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Stand off at MU over reservation row; DESAM petitions President of India Ratan Kumar urges Union HRD Minister to resolve impasse at MU

NEW DELHI/IMPHAL, Oct 12 : Education Minister Dr Kh Ratan Kumar today urged Union Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar to find an immediate solution to the present crisis in Manipur University which is under the purview of the Central Government so that a conducive atmosphere can be created for students to pursue their […]

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NEW DELHI/IMPHAL, Oct 12 : Education Minister Dr Kh Ratan Kumar today urged Union Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar to find an immediate solution to the present crisis in Manipur University which is under the purview of the Central Government so that a conducive atmosphere can be created for students to pursue their […]

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MNDF inspects Imphal-Jiribam highway

IMPHAL, Oct 12: A team of the Manipur National Democratic Front (MNDF) inspected the existing condition of Imphal-Jiribam highway. The team consisting of MNDF president Ch Priyokumar, senior vice-president Bijoy Koijam, vice-president K Khogen, spokesman Lien Gangte, treasurer Th Chalamba and other functionaries of the party went to Jiribam on Monday. They found the highway […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 12: A team of the Manipur National Democratic Front (MNDF) inspected the existing condition of Imphal-Jiribam highway. The team consisting of MNDF president Ch Priyokumar, senior vice-president Bijoy Koijam, vice-president K Khogen, spokesman Lien Gangte, treasurer Th Chalamba and other functionaries of the party went to Jiribam on Monday. They found the highway […]

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TDC ridicules State BJP on highway assertion

IMPHAL, Oct 12: The Transporters’ and Drivers’ Council (TDC) has ridiculed BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesman RK Ranjan’s statement that the dilapidated sections of Imphal-Jiribam highway near Makru bridge  would be fully repaired by  December 15 after TDC has amassed several tonnes of stone at Langjing Achouba truck parking for repairing the dilapidated sections following an […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 12: The Transporters’ and Drivers’ Council (TDC) has ridiculed BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesman RK Ranjan’s statement that the dilapidated sections of Imphal-Jiribam highway near Makru bridge  would be fully repaired by  December 15 after TDC has amassed several tonnes of stone at Langjing Achouba truck parking for repairing the dilapidated sections following an […]

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CM bats for harmony at HSO meet

CCpur, Oct 12: Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh while attending the Diamond Jubilee celebration of Haokip Students’ Organisation (HSO) here today has called for constant engagement amongst the kindred communities of the State to ensure that all the people of the State – both from the hills and the plain – live in harmony. Ibobi […]

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CCpur, Oct 12: Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh while attending the Diamond Jubilee celebration of Haokip Students’ Organisation (HSO) here today has called for constant engagement amongst the kindred communities of the State to ensure that all the people of the State – both from the hills and the plain – live in harmony. Ibobi […]

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BJP puts up case before Centre

IMPHAL, Oct 12: A team of BJP Manipur Pradesh led by its president Ksh Bhabananda and vice-president S Premananda today submitted a memoran-dum to MoS Finance and Corporate Affairs, Govern-ment of India Arjun Ram Meghwal at his official residence of  20 Winsder Palace, New Delhi. The State BJP delegation sought intervention of the Government of […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 12: A team of BJP Manipur Pradesh led by its president Ksh Bhabananda and vice-president S Premananda today submitted a memoran-dum to MoS Finance and Corporate Affairs, Govern-ment of India Arjun Ram Meghwal at his official residence of  20 Winsder Palace, New Delhi. The State BJP delegation sought intervention of the Government of […]

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TNL to boycott CM’s visit to Ukhrul

Ukhrul, Oct 12 : The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has strongly opposed the proposed visit of Chief Minister O Ibobi to inaugurate the 100 bedded district hospital, SBI bank, 132/33 power station, 33/11 sub-station and to upgrade LM Block all at Ukhrul. Amid the hectic security arrangements and other necessary preparations to welcome the Chief […]

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Ukhrul, Oct 12 : The Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has strongly opposed the proposed visit of Chief Minister O Ibobi to inaugurate the 100 bedded district hospital, SBI bank, 132/33 power station, 33/11 sub-station and to upgrade LM Block all at Ukhrul. Amid the hectic security arrangements and other necessary preparations to welcome the Chief […]

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No interference in MU row : State Govt

IMPHAL, Oct 12: The State Government has refuted allegations that the Chief Minister was interfering into the reservation row at Manipur University. Government spokesman and Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister M Okendro stated that there was no case of the State Government ever interfering in the academic activities and other functions of Manipur University. […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 12: The State Government has refuted allegations that the Chief Minister was interfering into the reservation row at Manipur University. Government spokesman and Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister M Okendro stated that there was no case of the State Government ever interfering in the academic activities and other functions of Manipur University. […]

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Hygienic maintenance of Manipur State Museum

Introduction
The 47th foundation day of Manipur state museum was celebrated on 23rd September, 2016 at its auditorium. The celebration was attended by Art and Culture Commissioner and Art and Culture Director as Chief Guest and President respectively. Speaking at the occasion, the commissioner said “Many portion of the State museum building have leaky roofs” (The Sangai Express, Sept 24, 2016). The present writer and his student (RK Bhorot Singh) studied during 2002-04 aerobiological approaches to four different sites of the Manipur State museum viz (i) indoor aeromycoflora of the museum main building, (ii) aeromycoflora inside tribal textile showcases, (iii) aeromycoflora inside showcases having musical instruments (iv) aeromycoflora inside showcases having animal skull with horns and antlers and to provide remedial measures which encourages him to write the present article.
Methodology

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Introduction
The 47th foundation day of Manipur state museum was celebrated on 23rd September, 2016 at its auditorium. The celebration was attended by Art and Culture Commissioner and Art and Culture Director as Chief Guest and President respectively. Speaking at the occasion, the commissioner said “Many portion of the State museum building have leaky roofs” (The Sangai Express, Sept 24, 2016). The present writer and his student (RK Bhorot Singh) studied during 2002-04 aerobiological approaches to four different sites of the Manipur State museum viz (i) indoor aeromycoflora of the museum main building, (ii) aeromycoflora inside tribal textile showcases, (iii) aeromycoflora inside showcases having musical instruments (iv) aeromycoflora inside showcases having animal skull with horns and antlers and to provide remedial measures which encourages him to write the present article.
Methodology

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The Moreh effect on policy

Moreh is commonly known as  “Smugglers’ Village”, a boom town with a parallel township called Prem Nagar, that has grown up alongside it over the past four decades. It is the “frontline post” for a massive two-way smuggling process and Intelligence sources believe the main bases for these operations are Imphal, 150 km away on the Indian side, and Tamu, 10 km across the border in Myanmar.

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Moreh is commonly known as  “Smugglers’ Village”, a boom town with a parallel township called Prem Nagar, that has grown up alongside it over the past four decades. It is the “frontline post” for a massive two-way smuggling process and Intelligence sources believe the main bases for these operations are Imphal, 150 km away on the Indian side, and Tamu, 10 km across the border in Myanmar.

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Material culture and subsistence practices of Monsang Naga society: Continuity and change

(Contd from previous issue) Bukang Bukang is a round-shaped carrying basket used by women. They are basically of two types. The bukang used for fishing is different from bukang meant for carrying fire-wood. Though both are more or less of the same shape and size, the bukang used for catching fish is close-knitted with small […]

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(Contd from previous issue) Bukang Bukang is a round-shaped carrying basket used by women. They are basically of two types. The bukang used for fishing is different from bukang meant for carrying fire-wood. Though both are more or less of the same shape and size, the bukang used for catching fish is close-knitted with small […]

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Casting the shadow of the Lim demand Date on October 19

Present State of Manipur. South Nagalim. Separate administration for the hills and valley. Not clear on the finer details of the Framework Agreement but more than obvious that the demand for a Nagalim or a Greater Nagaland is still very much alive and …

Present State of Manipur. South Nagalim. Separate administration for the hills and valley. Not clear on the finer details of the Framework Agreement but more than obvious that the demand for a Nagalim or a Greater Nagaland is still very much alive and kicking and this is a point which has been trumpeted on more than one occasion by numerous Naga civil society organisations. It is in line with this that the first conference of the Naga Village Authority of South Nagalim has been convened on October 19 at Tagaramphung village near Senapati district headquarters.

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DESAM greets on International Day of Girl Child

IMPHAL, Oct 11: Observing the International Day of Girl Child at its head office today, DESAM has delivered greetings to all the people of Manipur. In a statement, the organisation said that it felt proud of the Manipuri women for their courage. Maintaining that the will power and courage of the Manipuri women is recognised […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 11: Observing the International Day of Girl Child at its head office today, DESAM has delivered greetings to all the people of Manipur. In a statement, the organisation said that it felt proud of the Manipuri women for their courage. Maintaining that the will power and courage of the Manipuri women is recognised […]

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MU reservation row perturbs AMTU

Newmai News Network IMPHAL, OCT 11: The All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU)  has expressed its deepest concern over the Manipur University (MU) admission seat reservation row which has taken a turn for the worse. General secretary of AMTU, Romeo Bungdon expressed regret that all the tribal students have left the varsity expressing resentment with the […]

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Newmai News Network IMPHAL, OCT 11: The All Manipur Tribal Union (AMTU)  has expressed its deepest concern over the Manipur University (MU) admission seat reservation row which has taken a turn for the worse. General secretary of AMTU, Romeo Bungdon expressed regret that all the tribal students have left the varsity expressing resentment with the […]

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Kwak Tanba ritual performed

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : The age old ritual of Kwak Tanba was performed today at Uttra Shanglen, Sana Konung, in the presence of titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba and other important members of Sana Konung. The ritual is held annually on t…

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : The age old ritual of Kwak Tanba was performed today at Uttra Shanglen, Sana Konung, in the presence of titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba and other important members of Sana Konung. The ritual is held annually on the 10th of Manipuri lunar Month Mera.

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RK Maipaksana remembered

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : The 92nd birth anniversary of noted journalist and social worker RK Maipaksana was observed today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound. The observance was held under the aegis of RK Maipaksana Memorial Trust, Singjamei. Herojit Nongmaithem, columnist of Naharolgi Thoudang was conferred with the RK Maipaksana Journalist Fellowship […]

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By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 11 : The 92nd birth anniversary of noted journalist and social worker RK Maipaksana was observed today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound. The observance was held under the aegis of RK Maipaksana Memorial Trust, Singjamei. Herojit Nongmaithem, columnist of Naharolgi Thoudang was conferred with the RK Maipaksana Journalist Fellowship […]

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MLA calls for promotion of Thadou culture, identity

SADAR HILLS, Oct 11 Kangpokpi  AC MLA Nemcha Kipgen today called for revitalizing the identity and culture of Thadou tribe during the annual meet organised by Thadou Students’ Association at Sir Shankarlal Concert Hall, North Campus  New Delhi on October 8. Th Joy Haokip, Dy Director, Army Headquarters, Delhi and L Kipgen, president, Thadou Inpi, […]

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SADAR HILLS, Oct 11 Kangpokpi  AC MLA Nemcha Kipgen today called for revitalizing the identity and culture of Thadou tribe during the annual meet organised by Thadou Students’ Association at Sir Shankarlal Concert Hall, North Campus  New Delhi on October 8. Th Joy Haokip, Dy Director, Army Headquarters, Delhi and L Kipgen, president, Thadou Inpi, […]

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Two tourist spots inaugurated at Purul

To promote Purul as a famous tourist destination,  Eco-Tourism Me, a group established by Purul  youth,  has constructed an innovative park and a viewpoint. Purul Viewpoint was inaugurated and sponsored by Kh Siile Anthony, Director, HRD & E, NEC, Shillong on Sunday in the presence of Thomas Taishya, president, Purul Union (PU). Siile Anthony noted […]

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To promote Purul as a famous tourist destination,  Eco-Tourism Me, a group established by Purul  youth,  has constructed an innovative park and a viewpoint. Purul Viewpoint was inaugurated and sponsored by Kh Siile Anthony, Director, HRD & E, NEC, Shillong on Sunday in the presence of Thomas Taishya, president, Purul Union (PU). Siile Anthony noted […]

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KSO, Moreh seizes expired food items

Following a complaint against selling to expired food items at Moreh Hill Town, Kuki Students’ Organisation inspect the shop wherein expired date of Everyday milk powder was found tempered, said a statement issued by the information and publicity secretary of KSO, Moreh. The shop is owned by one Haridash Banik who is also a member […]

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Following a complaint against selling to expired food items at Moreh Hill Town, Kuki Students’ Organisation inspect the shop wherein expired date of Everyday milk powder was found tempered, said a statement issued by the information and publicity secretary of KSO, Moreh. The shop is owned by one Haridash Banik who is also a member […]

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DC releases Maring text books

Chandel Deputy Commissioner Bobby Waikhom today released the first prescribed text books of Maring dialect for class I to VIII by Maring Literature Society (MLS) at Khukarthil village community hall, reports our correspondent. Maring Uparap Assembly president L Modun Charanga, Chandel Autonomous District Council Chief Executive Officer L Darsinso Aimol and ZEO Chandel L Priyokumar […]

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Chandel Deputy Commissioner Bobby Waikhom today released the first prescribed text books of Maring dialect for class I to VIII by Maring Literature Society (MLS) at Khukarthil village community hall, reports our correspondent. Maring Uparap Assembly president L Modun Charanga, Chandel Autonomous District Council Chief Executive Officer L Darsinso Aimol and ZEO Chandel L Priyokumar […]

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Material culture and subsistence practices of Monsang Naga society: Continuity and change

(Contd from previous issue) The other implication of this practice was that this constituted proof or testimony to the kind of animal killed by the individual or groups. This was necessary because, in case any type of allegations of stealing an animal was levied by other villagers, the close relatives, or for that matter the […]

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(Contd from previous issue) The other implication of this practice was that this constituted proof or testimony to the kind of animal killed by the individual or groups. This was necessary because, in case any type of allegations of stealing an animal was levied by other villagers, the close relatives, or for that matter the […]

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