Author: The Sangai Express

The politics of economic blockade in Manipur

“Political unrest” has become a defining feature of the present-day Manipur. The state politics has been revolving mostly around one major issue, i.e., ethnic identity which can be seen in the strong demand for Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the Naga claims for the unification of all Naga settlements lying in different states in the Northeast under one political boundary. Regarding the latter’s case, Manipur for long has been held a victim along the National Highways No. 2 (Imphal-Dimapur), and 37 (Imphal-Jiribam).

“Political unrest” has become a defining feature of the present-day Manipur. The state politics has been revolving mostly around one major issue, i.e., ethnic identity which can be seen in the strong demand for Inner Line Permit (ILP) and the Naga claims for the unification of all Naga settlements lying in different states in the Northeast under one political boundary. Regarding the latter’s case, Manipur for long has been held a victim along the National Highways No. 2 (Imphal-Dimapur), and 37 (Imphal-Jiribam).

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Ancient sport, new age protests

Almost everybody appeared to miss the siren song of ‘unsynchronised awakenings’ of an ‘under class’ in the jallikattu protests. It is these segments that are leading the global revolt against the so-called ‘elite’

Almost everybody appeared to miss the siren song of ‘unsynchronised awakenings’ of an ‘under class’ in the jallikattu protests. It is these segments that are leading the global revolt against the so-called ‘elite’

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Matters of the heart

Squeezing a wedge of lemon into a glass of warm water, Dr. B.M. Hegde says, “It’s the best medicine for an acidic stomach. You don’t have to run to the hospital for every ailment.” “Not even for blocks in your heart,” he asserts. “Blocks in arteries are common,” he points out.

Squeezing a wedge of lemon into a glass of warm water, Dr. B.M. Hegde says, “It’s the best medicine for an acidic stomach. You don’t have to run to the hospital for every ailment.” “Not even for blocks in your heart,” he asserts. “Blocks in arteries are common,” he points out.

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Cops destroy poppy plantation

A combined team of Imphal East district police, 7 Indian Reserve Battalion, Narcotic Affairs and Border and National Crime Records Bureau destroyed around 20 acres of poppy plantation at the adjoining hill range of Saikhul and Sagolmang police station …

A combined team of Imphal East district police, 7 Indian Reserve Battalion, Narcotic Affairs and Border and National Crime Records Bureau destroyed around 20 acres of poppy plantation at the adjoining hill range of Saikhul and Sagolmang police station at around 11 am today.

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BJP names

After the names of 58 candidates who would contest the election to the 60-member Manipur Legislative Assembly have been announced in two phases, BJP has announced the names of its candidates for the two remaining Assembly segments.

After the names of 58 candidates who would contest the election to the 60-member Manipur Legislative Assembly have been announced in two phases, BJP has announced the names of its candidates for the two remaining Assembly segments.

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DGP summoned, further remand for UNC leaders

IMPHAL, Feb 7 : Whereas the High Court of Manipur has summoned the State DGP to appear before the Court tomorrow for the State Government’s failure to adhere to their own statement of bringing in 400 fuel tankers in a week, the Court of CJM Imphal East has remanded UNC president Gaidon Kamei and information secretary Sangkhel Stephen to judicial custody till February 21.

IMPHAL, Feb 7 : Whereas the High Court of Manipur has summoned the State DGP to appear before the Court tomorrow for the State Government’s failure to adhere to their own statement of bringing in 400 fuel tankers in a week, the Court of CJM Imphal East has remanded UNC president Gaidon Kamei and information secretary Sangkhel Stephen to judicial custody till February 21.

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Keishamthong Cong workers set to resign

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Aggrieved by the manner the party ticket was allotted, office bearers and members of Keishamthong BCC have resigned from the party.

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Aggrieved by the manner the party ticket was allotted, office bearers and members of Keishamthong BCC have resigned from the party.

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BJP may announce CM candidate : Chaoba

IMPHAL, Feb 7: BJP State election management commi-ttee convenor Th Chaoba has hinted that the party may soon announce its Chief Ministerial candidate for the State.

IMPHAL, Feb 7: BJP State election management commi-ttee convenor Th Chaoba has hinted that the party may soon announce its Chief Ministerial candidate for the State.

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Notification for first phase polls issued

IMPHAL, Feb 7: The Election Commission on Tuesday issued notification for the first phase of Manipur polls which will cover a total of 38 Assembly Constituencies.
The last date of filing nomination is February 14 and withdrawal of nomination is Februar…

IMPHAL, Feb 7: The Election Commission on Tuesday issued notification for the first phase of Manipur polls which will cover a total of 38 Assembly Constituencies.
The last date of filing nomination is February 14 and withdrawal of nomination is February 18.

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12 hours total shutdown complete at Ukhrul Election training jeopardised

Ukhrul, Feb 7 : The Tangkhul Naga Long, under the aegis of the United Naga Council, today imposed a lightning 12 hour total shut down in Ukhrul town to prohibit presiding officers from attending the day long election training programme scheduled to be …

Ukhrul, Feb 7 : The Tangkhul Naga Long, under the aegis of the United Naga Council, today imposed a lightning 12 hour total shut down in Ukhrul town to prohibit presiding officers from attending the day long election training programme scheduled to be held at Town Hall, Phungreitang, Ukhrul.

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chouba joins MNDF

Former MPCC vice-president Sagolsem Achouba who recently quit Congress party will contest the upcoming election in Wangoi AC on MNDF ticket.

Former MPCC vice-president Sagolsem Achouba who recently quit Congress party will contest the upcoming election in Wangoi AC on MNDF ticket.

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State Govt reminds UNC of pact inked at Delhi

IMPHAL, Feb 7 : Taking due note of the decision of the United Naga Council to continue with the economic blockade, the Home Department of the State Government today stated that this is despite the joint agreement signed on February 3 at New Delhi to th…

IMPHAL, Feb 7 : Taking due note of the decision of the United Naga Council to continue with the economic blockade, the Home Department of the State Government today stated that this is despite the joint agreement signed on February 3 at New Delhi to the understanding that another tripartite talk would be held to discuss issues related to the new districts.

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Kim Gangte castigates Cong Govt

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Newly appointed BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesperson Kim Gangte has accused the Congress Government of sowing seeds of communal hatred among different ethnic groups of Manipur thereby sharpening the hill-valley divide.

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Newly appointed BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesperson Kim Gangte has accused the Congress Government of sowing seeds of communal hatred among different ethnic groups of Manipur thereby sharpening the hill-valley divide.

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Ibomcha lambasts UNC

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Congress candidate in Keishamthong AC Laisom Ibomcha has categorically stated that the fate of Manipur should be decided by her people and the State Government, not the United Naga Council (UNC).

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Congress candidate in Keishamthong AC Laisom Ibomcha has categorically stated that the fate of Manipur should be decided by her people and the State Government, not the United Naga Council (UNC).

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CEO inspects

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) inspected the preparations for the coming State Assembly election at Bishnu-pur and Churachandpur districts today.

The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) inspected the preparations for the coming State Assembly election at Bishnu-pur and Churachandpur districts today.

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Eco blockade

The State Government may declare its decision to release United Naga Council (UNC) president Gaidon Kamei and information secretary Stephen Shangkhel in case the UNC’s presidential council meeting scheduled tomorrow takes a decision to lift the indefinite blockade.

The State Government may declare its decision to release United Naga Council (UNC) president Gaidon Kamei and information secretary Stephen Shangkhel in case the UNC’s presidential council meeting scheduled tomorrow takes a decision to lift the indefinite blockade.

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Close device operation

IMPHAL, Feb 6: For the first time in the State, Sky Hospital successfully conducted a close device operation on a 1-year and five-month old infant yesterday.

IMPHAL, Feb 6: For the first time in the State, Sky Hospital successfully conducted a close device operation on a 1-year and five-month old infant yesterday.

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Govt to free UNC leaders, blockade to go : CM

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The Government of India and the Government of Manipur have reached an agreement with the United Naga Council (UNC) to unconditionally release two UNC leaders on Tuesday and simultaneously the three-month-long blockade in the North Ea…

NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The Government of India and the Government of Manipur have reached an agreement with the United Naga Council (UNC) to unconditionally release two UNC leaders on Tuesday and simultaneously the three-month-long blockade in the North Eastern State will be called off.

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