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UG cadres arrested by Bishnupur district police commandos

A team of Bishnupur district police commandos conducted a search operation at Kangvai Bazar area and arrested one active member of KCPTamnganba on September 26. The apprehendee has been identified as Oinam Itomcha alias Apik Singh (28), s/o O Birachandra Singh of Ngathel Meitei Leikai, Churachandpur district. One live round og AK-47, one demand letter […]

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A team of Bishnupur district police commandos conducted a search operation at Kangvai Bazar area and arrested one active member of KCPTamnganba on September 26. The apprehendee has been identified as Oinam Itomcha alias Apik Singh (28), s/o O Birachandra Singh of Ngathel Meitei Leikai, Churachandpur district. One live round og AK-47, one demand letter […]

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Certificates of adventure course distributed

IMPHAL,  Oct 6 (DIPR) : Certificate distribution programme of the 78th adventure  course was held today at Manipur Mountaineering Institute, Lamdan. The event was organized under the aegis of  Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association (MMTA). The function was graced by Meghachandra Kongbam, Director, IPR, Chaoba, founder president of MMTA, M Khuripou, chief of Lamdan village  […]

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IMPHAL,  Oct 6 (DIPR) : Certificate distribution programme of the 78th adventure  course was held today at Manipur Mountaineering Institute, Lamdan. The event was organized under the aegis of  Manipur Mountaineering and Trekking Association (MMTA). The function was graced by Meghachandra Kongbam, Director, IPR, Chaoba, founder president of MMTA, M Khuripou, chief of Lamdan village  […]

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BJP State Unit leaders in Ukhrul, urge people to support party

UKHRUL, Oct 6 : BJP’s primary objectives are to free the State from corruption, bring changes in the governance system and ensure overall development, stated exMinister Dr Khashim. Speaking at the one-day political awareness camp held at Phungcham village community hall, Ukhrul, BJP intending candidate from 45 Chingai constituency Dr Khashim Ruivah dwelt on BJP […]

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UKHRUL, Oct 6 : BJP’s primary objectives are to free the State from corruption, bring changes in the governance system and ensure overall development, stated exMinister Dr Khashim. Speaking at the one-day political awareness camp held at Phungcham village community hall, Ukhrul, BJP intending candidate from 45 Chingai constituency Dr Khashim Ruivah dwelt on BJP […]

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Mayang Imphal Cong offices inaugurated

IMPHAL, Oct 6: Newly constructed offices of Imphal West-II District Congress Committee, Mayang Imphal Block Mahila Congress Committee and Mayang Imphal Youth Congress Committee were inaugurated today at Mayang Imphal Keithel by Education and Transport Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar. Speaking at the occasion, Dr Ratankumar said that unlike BJP, Congress never attempts to befool the […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 6: Newly constructed offices of Imphal West-II District Congress Committee, Mayang Imphal Block Mahila Congress Committee and Mayang Imphal Youth Congress Committee were inaugurated today at Mayang Imphal Keithel by Education and Transport Minister Dr Kh Ratankumar. Speaking at the occasion, Dr Ratankumar said that unlike BJP, Congress never attempts to befool the […]

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Act on time, State BJP tells Speaker

IMPHAL, Oct 6: BJP Manipur Pradesh today took out a protest rally against the alleged partial attitude of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker in dealing with different disqualification cases. The rally led by BJP State election management committee convenor Th Chaoba, MLA Joykishan, MLA Bishwajit and BJP Manipur Pradesh vice-president Asnikumar was flagged off from […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 6: BJP Manipur Pradesh today took out a protest rally against the alleged partial attitude of the Manipur Legislative Assembly Speaker in dealing with different disqualification cases. The rally led by BJP State election management committee convenor Th Chaoba, MLA Joykishan, MLA Bishwajit and BJP Manipur Pradesh vice-president Asnikumar was flagged off from […]

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JCILPS Women Wing continues

IMPHAL, Oct 6 : Continuing the demand to implement ILP or a similar mechanism in the State, JCILPS Women Wing today gheraoed the residence of Sagolband AC MLA RK Imo and Thangmeiband AC MLA Kh Joykishan. Volunteers of JCILPS Women Wing first gheraoed MLA RK Imo’s residence in the morning. Since the MLA was not […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 6 : Continuing the demand to implement ILP or a similar mechanism in the State, JCILPS Women Wing today gheraoed the residence of Sagolband AC MLA RK Imo and Thangmeiband AC MLA Kh Joykishan. Volunteers of JCILPS Women Wing first gheraoed MLA RK Imo’s residence in the morning. Since the MLA was not […]

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Noted theatre personality Kanhailal no more – MP T Meinya leads in offering last respect

IMPHAL, Oct 6 : Noted theatre personality Heisnam Kanhailal who gained international acclaim passed away today following a prolonged illness.  Condo- lences have come pouring in to mourn the passing away of the noted theatre personality. Inner Manipur MP Dr T Meinya expressed deep condolence on the sudden and untimely demise of the theatre personality. […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 6 : Noted theatre personality Heisnam Kanhailal who gained international acclaim passed away today following a prolonged illness.  Condo- lences have come pouring in to mourn the passing away of the noted theatre personality. Inner Manipur MP Dr T Meinya expressed deep condolence on the sudden and untimely demise of the theatre personality. […]

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Panthoibi Housing Finance opens new branch office

IMPHAL, Oct 5 : Panthoibi Housing Finance Company Limited opened its third branch office at Nambol bazar today. Department of Economics, Manipur University, Professor Amar Yumnam; Panthoibi Housing Finance Company Limited chairman and managing director Th Hemo; retired Professor, DM College of Science Dr Khangembam Shamungou and CI College, Bishnupur, Principal Professor L Mohendro graced […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 5 : Panthoibi Housing Finance Company Limited opened its third branch office at Nambol bazar today. Department of Economics, Manipur University, Professor Amar Yumnam; Panthoibi Housing Finance Company Limited chairman and managing director Th Hemo; retired Professor, DM College of Science Dr Khangembam Shamungou and CI College, Bishnupur, Principal Professor L Mohendro graced […]

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Right to Education and Govt schools in Manipur: A critical view

(Contd from previous issue) The ignorance of poor parents becomes the source of income for those greedy few, who in the name of education only drains the society into a great debt morally and economically if not socially. This practice stands in stark contrast against the spirit and intent of the Constitution under article 21A. […]

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(Contd from previous issue) The ignorance of poor parents becomes the source of income for those greedy few, who in the name of education only drains the society into a great debt morally and economically if not socially. This practice stands in stark contrast against the spirit and intent of the Constitution under article 21A. […]

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Film Forum announces results of Music Video Fest

IMPHAL, Oct 5 : Film Forum Manipur today, released the list of winners of the 4th Nongin Kumei Music Video Festival, 2016. The best top ten music video entries are Thawai, Lounam Oiramle, Momon Minok, he Ima, Nangse Eigi Kanano, Matam, D for Darling, Chenglou Henbi, Imagi Pari Nungshiba, Thajadana Kainare, Tarakkanu Yadraba, Thabal da […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 5 : Film Forum Manipur today, released the list of winners of the 4th Nongin Kumei Music Video Festival, 2016. The best top ten music video entries are Thawai, Lounam Oiramle, Momon Minok, he Ima, Nangse Eigi Kanano, Matam, D for Darling, Chenglou Henbi, Imagi Pari Nungshiba, Thajadana Kainare, Tarakkanu Yadraba, Thabal da […]

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KSO elects new office bearers

IMPHAL, Oct 5 : Election of executives of KSO Churachandpur for the term 2016 to 19 was held yesterday at Kuki Inpi Churachandpur (KIC) hall, a statement informed. The election was conducted by KSO general headquarters with Paotinthang Lupheng (president) and Seiboi Haokip (general secretary) as the returning officer and presiding officer respectively. Students’ organisations […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 5 : Election of executives of KSO Churachandpur for the term 2016 to 19 was held yesterday at Kuki Inpi Churachandpur (KIC) hall, a statement informed. The election was conducted by KSO general headquarters with Paotinthang Lupheng (president) and Seiboi Haokip (general secretary) as the returning officer and presiding officer respectively. Students’ organisations […]

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Senapati KWF condemns reckless driving

Khrasi Welfare Forum (KWF) in a press statement has condemned reckless driving along NH-2 especially in public places, reports our correspondent. The forum also strongly condemned the dead of a young boy who was run over by a speeding truck yesterday. The forum stated that vehicles particularly loaded trucks escorted by CRPF personnel would drive […]

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Khrasi Welfare Forum (KWF) in a press statement has condemned reckless driving along NH-2 especially in public places, reports our correspondent. The forum also strongly condemned the dead of a young boy who was run over by a speeding truck yesterday. The forum stated that vehicles particularly loaded trucks escorted by CRPF personnel would drive […]

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Customs, traditions and the conundrum of environment (wildlife) conservation in Manipur – II

(Contd from previous issue) Ignorance of law cannot be an excuse. There are laws providing for conservation of biodiversity in general and wildlife in particular. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002 are few of them. Constitution of India imposes moral responsibility on the state to make necessary legislation to protect environment […]

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(Contd from previous issue) Ignorance of law cannot be an excuse. There are laws providing for conservation of biodiversity in general and wildlife in particular. The Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and Biological Diversity Act, 2002 are few of them. Constitution of India imposes moral responsibility on the state to make necessary legislation to protect environment […]

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Goondaism on the campus Disturbing episodes

Disturbing it is. And before it becomes a trend, elders of society need to sit down and think how to deal with the matter. Student politics is undoubtedly a global phenomena but it is the scale of violence here that is disturbing to note. Already  the arson at Manipur University has led to loss of […]

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Disturbing it is. And before it becomes a trend, elders of society need to sit down and think how to deal with the matter. Student politics is undoubtedly a global phenomena but it is the scale of violence here that is disturbing to note. Already  the arson at Manipur University has led to loss of […]

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Shutting down the messenger

‘Kashmir Reader’, a small English daily published from Srinagar, was asked to stop publication on the evening of Sunday, October 2. The government order announcing the ban was dated September 30. We are yet to find out why the police delivered a copy of the order three days later. The newspaper has been accused of […]

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‘Kashmir Reader’, a small English daily published from Srinagar, was asked to stop publication on the evening of Sunday, October 2. The government order announcing the ban was dated September 30. We are yet to find out why the police delivered a copy of the order three days later. The newspaper has been accused of […]

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District level boxing c’ship

IMPHAL, Oct 5: In the first of its kind in the district, the 1st Bishnupur District Level Boxing Championship, 2016 will be held at the hall of Nambol Sabal Leikai, Bishnupur district. The Championship will begin from October 7 and conclude on Oct 10. A press release issued today by the secretary general of Bishnupur […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 5: In the first of its kind in the district, the 1st Bishnupur District Level Boxing Championship, 2016 will be held at the hall of Nambol Sabal Leikai, Bishnupur district. The Championship will begin from October 7 and conclude on Oct 10. A press release issued today by the secretary general of Bishnupur […]

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NVYC ,KYU draw as YCP win in CDSA 1st division league

IMPHAL, Oct 5: NVYC were held to a 2-2 draw by KYU while TUFC went down 1-0 to YCP today in the ongoing (L) Khaikhanlian Memorial district 1st division league 2016 organised by CDSA today at Peace ground, Tuibong. In the thrilling first match, KYU came from behind to hold NVYC to a 2-2 draw. […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 5: NVYC were held to a 2-2 draw by KYU while TUFC went down 1-0 to YCP today in the ongoing (L) Khaikhanlian Memorial district 1st division league 2016 organised by CDSA today at Peace ground, Tuibong. In the thrilling first match, KYU came from behind to hold NVYC to a 2-2 draw. […]

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UKCCL, SAI SAG share spoils in Bpr 1st division

IMPHAL, Oct 5: UKCCL and SAI SAG played out a 1-1 draw while TYDA overcame CRESA by a margin of three goals to one in the ongoing 3rd H Pishak Memorial 1st division football league organised by DSA Bishnupur at Mini stadium, Bishnupur. Elvis Kamei put SAI SAG on the lead as he slammed home […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 5: UKCCL and SAI SAG played out a 1-1 draw while TYDA overcame CRESA by a margin of three goals to one in the ongoing 3rd H Pishak Memorial 1st division football league organised by DSA Bishnupur at Mini stadium, Bishnupur. Elvis Kamei put SAI SAG on the lead as he slammed home […]

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11th Manipur State League NEROCA FC, TRAU split points

IMPHAL, Oct 5: NEROCA FC, Sangakpham and TRAU, Kwakeithel played out a goalless draw today in the 11th Manipur State League at Mapal Kangjeibung. In spite of goal scoring chances created by both outfits, neither side were able to break the deadlock. NEROCA FC dominated possession in the first half, but failed to reproduce its […]

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IMPHAL, Oct 5: NEROCA FC, Sangakpham and TRAU, Kwakeithel played out a goalless draw today in the 11th Manipur State League at Mapal Kangjeibung. In spite of goal scoring chances created by both outfits, neither side were able to break the deadlock. NEROCA FC dominated possession in the first half, but failed to reproduce its […]

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Wrong to use students as shields : BJP VP

IMPHAL, Oct  5 : Former Minister and vice president of the State unit of the BJP M Hemanta has asserted that it is wrong to use students as shields in any agitation or strike held in the State. Speaking at the annual literary cum felicitation function of Shining Academy, Langathel, the BJP leader said that […]

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IMPHAL, Oct  5 : Former Minister and vice president of the State unit of the BJP M Hemanta has asserted that it is wrong to use students as shields in any agitation or strike held in the State. Speaking at the annual literary cum felicitation function of Shining Academy, Langathel, the BJP leader said that […]

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