NEFIS receives assurance from CM

Following continuous protest by North East Forum for International Solidarity NEFIS and especially after a large demonstration by students at Delhi Manipur Bhawan on Friday, the Chief Minister’s office finally communicated to NEFIS activists on the m…

Following continuous protest by North East Forum for International Solidarity NEFIS and especially after a large demonstration by students at Delhi Manipur Bhawan on Friday, the Chief Minister’s office finally communicated to NEFIS activists on the matter of releasing post matric scholarships Source Hueiyen News Service

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Red Cross

Indian Red Cross Society, Manipur State Branch is set to provide loan of Rs 10,000 to 50 selected widows whose hus bands had been killed by security forces or unknown miscreants Source The Sangai Express

Indian Red Cross Society, Manipur State Branch is set to provide loan of Rs 10,000 to 50 selected widows whose hus bands had been killed by security forces or unknown miscreants Source The Sangai Express

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Review meeting held

In the light of the recent Supreme Court directive and as adivised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, a one day review meeting on the implementation of Pre Conception and Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques PC and PNDT Act …

In the light of the recent Supreme Court directive and as adivised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, a one day review meeting on the implementation of Pre Conception and Pre Natal Diagnostic Techniques PC and PNDT Act of eight North East States was held at Hotel Classic today Source The Sangai Express

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Youth festival concludes

A state level youth festival organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan NYKS , Imphal under the sponsorship of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India concluded at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound here on Friday Source Hueiyen New…

A state level youth festival organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan NYKS , Imphal under the sponsorship of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India concluded at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound here on Friday Source Hueiyen News Service

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Manipur Tourism awarded ‘Most Promising New Destination Award 2015’

Manipur Tourism was awarded the ‘Most Promising New Destination Award 2015’ at the Travel and Tourism Fair 2015 Source Hueiyen News Service

Manipur Tourism was awarded the ‘Most Promising New Destination Award 2015’ at the Travel and Tourism Fair 2015 Source Hueiyen News Service

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Akademi awards

The Manipur State Kala Akademi today presented Akademi Fellows, Akademi Awards and Akademi Young Talent Awards for the year 2012 to different artistes at a solemn function held at Maharaja Chandrakirti auditorium, Palace compound Source The Sangai E…

The Manipur State Kala Akademi today presented Akademi Fellows, Akademi Awards and Akademi Young Talent Awards for the year 2012 to different artistes at a solemn function held at Maharaja Chandrakirti auditorium, Palace compound Source The Sangai Express Agencies

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Mega distribution camp postponed

The mega distribution camp for persons with disabilities, in continuation of the free assesment camps for aids and appliances for disabled persons held under the aegis of National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities and Spas…

The mega distribution camp for persons with disabilities, in continuation of the free assesment camps for aids and appliances for disabled persons held under the aegis of National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities and Spastic Society of Manipur which was scheduled to be held on February 16 has been postponed, a statement issued by Spastic Society’s director informed Source The Sangai Express

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Students’ Union threatens to boycott Hr Sec exam

Birmangol College Students’ Union BCSU on Thursday threatened to boycott the ensuing Higher Secondary Examination to be conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur COHSEM over the issue of non appointment of a regular Principal of th…

Birmangol College Students’ Union BCSU on Thursday threatened to boycott the ensuing Higher Secondary Examination to be conducted by Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur COHSEM over the issue of non appointment of a regular Principal of the college Source Hueiyen News Service

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Editors’ Guild, AMWJU condemn assault on scribes

Editors’ Guild, Manipur and All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union AMWJU have strongly condemned the act of assaulting Bureau Chief of Impact TV Noren Ningombam and his cameraperson K Bipin Sharma by the personnel of 9 Assam Rifles AR in Moreh Town…

Editors’ Guild, Manipur and All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union AMWJU have strongly condemned the act of assaulting Bureau Chief of Impact TV Noren Ningombam and his cameraperson K Bipin Sharma by the personnel of 9 Assam Rifles AR in Moreh Town on Thursday night Source Hueiyen News Service

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PCC hardsells medicinal plants potential

Pointing out that different species of medicinal plants are found abundantly in Manipur, Forest Department’s Principal Chief Conservator Bala Prasad stated that sustainable exploitation of the medicinal plants for manufacturing medicines would be econo…

Pointing out that different species of medicinal plants are found abundantly in Manipur, Forest Department’s Principal Chief Conservator Bala Prasad stated that sustainable exploitation of the medicinal plants for manufacturing medicines would be economically very profitable Source The Sangai Express

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Rajnath talks tough, says zero tolerance for violence

The Government of India is now fully aware that there is a big problem of militancy in the North East region and it is also fully committed to fight all sorts of militancy without any leniency, stated Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Source The San…

The Government of India is now fully aware that there is a big problem of militancy in the North East region and it is also fully committed to fight all sorts of militancy without any leniency, stated Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Source The Sangai Express

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CPI hurls flurry of questions at Rajnath

CPI National Secretary Atul Kumar Anjan has lambasted both BJP and Congress apart from hurl ing a flurry of questions at Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh who is currently at Imphal on an official visit to the Northeastern States Source The Sangai E…

CPI National Secretary Atul Kumar Anjan has lambasted both BJP and Congress apart from hurl ing a flurry of questions at Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh who is currently at Imphal on an official visit to the Northeastern States Source The Sangai Express

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KSO refutes report

KSO, Moreh has clarified that the confrontation between the locals and police on February 12 occurred after an innocent student from the locality was tortured and beaten up by police commandoes Source Hueiyen News Service

KSO, Moreh has clarified that the confrontation between the locals and police on February 12 occurred after an innocent student from the locality was tortured and beaten up by police commandoes Source Hueiyen News Service

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Insurgency main issue in Manipur HM Rajnath Singh Inspects Integrated Check Post In Moreh Meets AR, Local Leaders

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has on Friday identified insurgency related problems as the main issue troubling Manipur Source Hueiyen News Service

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has on Friday identified insurgency related problems as the main issue troubling Manipur Source Hueiyen News Service

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Governor, CM, Dy CM wish on the occasion of Lui Ngai Ni

Chief Minister O Ibobi, Governor of the State Dr K K Paul and Manipur Congress Committee president and Deputy Chief Minister of the State Gaikhangam have extended warm greetings to the people of the State, particularly Naga brethren on the auspicious o…

Chief Minister O Ibobi, Governor of the State Dr K K Paul and Manipur Congress Committee president and Deputy Chief Minister of the State Gaikhangam have extended warm greetings to the people of the State, particularly Naga brethren on the auspicious occasion of Lui Ngai Ni festival, the traditional ‘seed sowing festival’ of Manipuri Nagas Source The Sangai Express

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4 hurt in police action at JNIMS

Four persons including a woman were injured in a scuffle with police at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Science JNIMS on Thursday Source Hueiyen News Service

Four persons including a woman were injured in a scuffle with police at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Science JNIMS on Thursday Source Hueiyen News Service

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Governor, CM extend LuiNgaiNi greetings

Governor of Manipur Dr KK Paul and Chief Minister Okram Ibobi have extended warm greetings to the people of Manipur, especially the Nagas on the joyous occasion of Lui Ngai Ni festival Source Hueiyen News Service

Governor of Manipur Dr KK Paul and Chief Minister Okram Ibobi have extended warm greetings to the people of Manipur, especially the Nagas on the joyous occasion of Lui Ngai Ni festival Source Hueiyen News Service

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Police discover heroin factory at Thoubal

LAMKA, February 13: A team of Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) led by its Superintendent Robinson Gangte along with BSF personnel raided an illegal heroin mill at Thoubal Moijing yesterday evening.

LAMKA, February 13: A team of Narcotic Control Bureau (NCB) led by its Superintendent Robinson Gangte along with BSF personnel raided an illegal heroin mill at Thoubal Moijing yesterday evening.

NCB officials informed that the illegal consignment seized in yesterday`™s raid would cost approximately between Rs 50 to 60 lakhs.

The combined team picked up three persons during the raid. Till the filing of this report interrogation was going on.

Speaking to IFP, Robinson Gangte informed that 45 kg of crude morphine, 300 fine morphine along with material, tools and apparatus used in manufacturing heroin were seized in the raid.

Initially three persons were arrested but after interrogation two of them were released from the custody.

One person identified as Muhammad Faridh Khan, 22, son of Md Sarah Ahmad was detained for further interrogation, he informed.

The officer said earlier people assumed that heroin is smuggled from the Golden Triangle via Burma and through Moreh in India, but this discovery of a heroin mill has reveal something more to the story.

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Woman injured, four houses gutted in two fire incidents

IMPHAL, Feb 13: A woman sustained burn injuries while four houses were gutted in to separate fire incidents today. The first incident occurred 8.20 am today at Uripok Bachaspati Leikai.

IMPHAL, Feb 13: A woman sustained burn injuries while four houses were gutted in to separate fire incidents today.

The first incident occurred 8.20 am today at Uripok Bachaspati Leikai.

The victim has been identified as Haobijam Ongbi Elena Devi, 24, wife of H Victor. She sustained 30 percent burnt injury including her face.

She was initially evacuated to RIMS and later referred to the Shija Hospital burn care unit.

Reports said the fire was caused by an electric heater.

On the other hand, four house gutted were gutted at Kongba Kshetri Leikai 8.30 am today.

The houses belonged to Konsam Rajendro, 60, K Basanta, K Komol and K Romen (brother by relation).

Official sources said that the fire was ignited following an electrical short circuit.

Even though the fire was contained by the fire department, properties worth Rs. 2 lakhs were damaged.

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DIPR recruitment test postponed

IMPHAL, Feb 13: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations has notified that the written test and viva voice to be conducted from February 15 and 17 onwards for recruitment

IMPHAL, Feb 13: The Directorate of Information and Public Relations has notified that the written test and viva voice to be conducted from February 15 and 17 onwards for recruitment of various grade III and IV posts of this directorate has been postponed indefinitely until further notice.

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