LJP road show held

Bishnupur: A road show was held at Bishnupur Kendra today to celebrate getting the LJP party ticket by Kh Bhabeshwor, who is the common candidate from among the seven BJP intending candidates of Bishnupur Assembly Constituency who quit and dissolved…

Bishnupur: A road show was held at Bishnupur Kendra today to celebrate getting the LJP party ticket by Kh Bhabeshwor, who is the common candidate from among the seven BJP intending candidates of Bishnupur Assembly Constituency who quit and dissolved the BJP party on February 8 and joined LJP yesterday.

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Black Day observed

Bishnupur: Khoushanbung Sub-Division Demand Committee (KSDDC) has observed a black day, today so as to remember the event when the State Cabinet changed Thangting sub division under Churachandpur district to Kangvai subdivision on February 10 last year.

Bishnupur: Khoushanbung Sub-Division Demand Committee (KSDDC) has observed a black day, today so as to remember the event when the State Cabinet changed Thangting sub division under Churachandpur district to Kangvai subdivision on February 10 last year.

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Training for polling officials held

Bishnupur: A two day training programme for polling officers started today at four different places in Bishnupur with a total of 500 polling officers participating.

Bishnupur: A two day training programme for polling officers started today at four different places in Bishnupur with a total of 500 polling officers participating.

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Sports for persons with disabilities inaugurated

Bishnupur: An inaugural function of sports for persons with disabilities residing under Bishnupur district kick started today at Ningthoukhong Mangolnganbi college with 2nd Commandant Ch Bobby of 32 Bn CRPF as chief guest.

Bishnupur: An inaugural function of sports for persons with disabilities residing under Bishnupur district kick started today at Ningthoukhong Mangolnganbi college with 2nd Commandant Ch Bobby of 32 Bn CRPF as chief guest.

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Whole BJP flock joins NPP

Churachandpur: The BJP in Tipaimukh Mandal has announced that the whole flock has shifted to Nationalist Peoples’ Party along with former MLA Ngursanglur Sanate who became the mentor of BJP from scratch.

Churachandpur: The BJP in Tipaimukh Mandal has announced that the whole flock has shifted to Nationalist Peoples’ Party along with former MLA Ngursanglur Sanate who became the mentor of BJP from scratch.

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Forum expresses gratitude

Jiribam: The Social Welfare Forum Phaitol to Barak Tousem, Tamenglong district Manipur has expressed gratitude towards the BRO and the local people for repairing the Barak bridge which was damaged yesterday.

Jiribam: The Social Welfare Forum Phaitol to Barak Tousem, Tamenglong district Manipur has expressed gratitude towards the BRO and the local people for repairing the Barak bridge which was damaged yesterday.

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Th Jadumani welcomed

Thoubal: In a view to support BJP candidate Th Jadumani in Khangabok Kendra, 118 workers of former Minister L Jatra felicitated the candidate at 35/37 Samaram today.

Thoubal: In a view to support BJP candidate Th Jadumani in Khangabok Kendra, 118 workers of former Minister L Jatra felicitated the candidate at 35/37 Samaram today.

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T-20 Veteran Cricket Tournament Cyclone excel with bat and ball to down CCC

IMPHAL, Feb 10 : A fine batting display and disciplined bowling saw Cyclone, Thangmeiband blow apart the challenge of Chajing Cricket Club (CCC) by 11 runs in the ongoing 5th T-20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament at ground of Oriental College and Model Higher Secondary School today. On winning the toss, Cyclone opted to bat and […]

IMPHAL, Feb 10 : A fine batting display and disciplined bowling saw Cyclone, Thangmeiband blow apart the challenge of Chajing Cricket Club (CCC) by 11 runs in the ongoing 5th T-20 Manipur Veteran Cricket Tournament at ground of Oriental College and Model Higher Secondary School today. On winning the toss, Cyclone opted to bat and […]

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Ksh Nonigopal Memorial Football Tournament JPC down HISU via tie break to enter final

JIRIBAM, Feb 10 : JPC Agartala downed HISU Thoubal 3-1 via the tie break to enter the final of the 6th Ksh Nonigopal Memorial Invitation Football Tournament at the play ground of Jiribam Government Higher Secondary School today.

JIRIBAM, Feb 10 : JPC Agartala downed HISU Thoubal 3-1 via the tie break to enter the final of the 6th Ksh Nonigopal Memorial Invitation Football Tournament at the play ground of Jiribam Government Higher Secondary School today.

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Run For Your Nation marathon on Apr 16

IMPHAL, Feb 10 : United Peoples’ Front and Athletic Association of Manipur are set to organise the 11th UPF Mega Marathon under the slogan, Run for Your Nation on April 16.

IMPHAL, Feb 10 : United Peoples’ Front and Athletic Association of Manipur are set to organise the 11th UPF Mega Marathon under the slogan, Run for Your Nation on April 16.

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Check on influx still stands Mum on the deep divide

The stand of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) that non-locals cannot and should not contest in the coming Assembly election is a clear indication that the demand to check the inflow of non-local people into the State still stands.

The stand of the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) that non-locals cannot and should not contest in the coming Assembly election is a clear indication that the demand to check the inflow of non-local people into the State still stands.

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Women’s reservation to correct some of the traditional/ customary

Many will argue and have already argued that there is no restriction for women if she wants to contest election – be it local polls, state or general election. There have also been numerous arguments and remarks – why should women need reservation? Who stop (ed) them to contest election? Indeed, there is no written law that says women are not permitted or not allowed to contest election.

Many will argue and have already argued that there is no restriction for women if she wants to contest election – be it local polls, state or general election. There have also been numerous arguments and remarks – why should women need reservation? Who stop (ed) them to contest election? Indeed, there is no written law that says women are not permitted or not allowed to contest election.

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Traditional warfare techniques of the Zeliangrong of North East

The present article is a humble attempt to delve into the traditional fighting methods of the Zeliangrong of North East. In days of yore, head hunting and animosity among the villages was a common phenomenon in the hills of Manipur.

The present article is a humble attempt to delve into the traditional fighting methods of the Zeliangrong of North East. In days of yore, head hunting and animosity among the villages was a common phenomenon in the hills of Manipur.

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How to contest polls with Rs 3.1 lakh? Ask Irom Sharmila’s PRJA

The Election Commission (EC) has capped the expenditure per candidate at Rs 20 lakh. This, going by the budget of Manipur’s newest party, is more than enough to fund the campaign of 33 candidates.

The Election Commission (EC) has capped the expenditure per candidate at Rs 20 lakh. This, going by the budget of Manipur’s newest party, is more than enough to fund the campaign of 33 candidates.

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Generate jobs with greater public investment

In an unusual and rare admission, the NDA government stated during question hour in the Rajya Sabha that the rate of unemployment has steadily risen in the country, especially among the other backward classes. The data is from Labour Bureau’s annual survey of employment and unemployment that was conducted between April-December 2015. This showed an overall rate of 5% on a usual principal status basis — that refers to people looking for work for a longer part of the year — while it was 5.2% for OBCs in 2015 according to the union minister of state for planning Rao Inderjit Singh.

In an unusual and rare admission, the NDA government stated during question hour in the Rajya Sabha that the rate of unemployment has steadily risen in the country, especially among the other backward classes. The data is from Labour Bureau’s annual survey of employment and unemployment that was conducted between April-December 2015. This showed an overall rate of 5% on a usual principal status basis — that refers to people looking for work for a longer part of the year — while it was 5.2% for OBCs in 2015 according to the union minister of state for planning Rao Inderjit Singh.

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No more talks with UNC if blockade continues : Govt

New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) :The Centre is unlikely to hold fresh round of talks with a Naga group spearheading the economic blockade in poll—bound Manipur for over three months now, after no breakthrough was achieved in two rounds of meetings with the stakeholders to resolve the crises.

New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) :The Centre is unlikely to hold fresh round of talks with a Naga group spearheading the economic blockade in poll—bound Manipur for over three months now, after no breakthrough was achieved in two rounds of meetings with the stakeholders to resolve the crises.

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Phungzathang resigns, likely to join NPP

IMPHAL, Feb 10: Former MPCC president and senior Congress leader MLA Phungzathang Tonsing has reportedly resigned from the primary membership of Congress party. Notably, Phungzathang Tonsing has already been allotted Congress ticket to contest the 11th State Assembly election in Churachandpur AC. Sources informed that Phungzathang Tonsing is likely to join National People’s Party (NPP) […]

IMPHAL, Feb 10: Former MPCC president and senior Congress leader MLA Phungzathang Tonsing has reportedly resigned from the primary membership of Congress party. Notably, Phungzathang Tonsing has already been allotted Congress ticket to contest the 11th State Assembly election in Churachandpur AC. Sources informed that Phungzathang Tonsing is likely to join National People’s Party (NPP) […]

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Three pulled up

Three persons who were allegedly involved in a mob attack on a team of Excise personnel while carrying out an anti-liquor drive at Tharoijam area under Patsoi Police station where one lady Constable was injured have been pulled up.

Three persons who were allegedly involved in a mob attack on a team of Excise personnel while carrying out an anti-liquor drive at Tharoijam area under Patsoi Police station where one lady Constable was injured have been pulled up.

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BJP to fight polls on the plank of clean Govt

IMPHAL, Feb 10 : BJP will fight the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election with the primary objective of booting out the Congress Government and establish a clean, corruption free Government in the State, stated BJP Manipur Pradesh general secretar…

IMPHAL, Feb 10 : BJP will fight the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election with the primary objective of booting out the Congress Government and establish a clean, corruption free Government in the State, stated BJP Manipur Pradesh general secretary (administration) Th Biswajit.

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