Clarification

IMPHAL, Feb 15 : Following the news report of UG group KNF(D) rechristening its name as NDFK and appointing one Donn Morgun Kipgen as its president, a person with slightly different name – Donn Morgan Kipgen- has clarified that though NDFK president’s …

IMPHAL, Feb 15 : Following the news report of UG group KNF(D) rechristening its name as NDFK and appointing one Donn Morgun Kipgen as its president, a person with slightly different name – Donn Morgan Kipgen- has clarified that though NDFK president’s name appear similar to his, he has nothing to do with the outfit.
In a statement, Donn Morgan Kipgen said, “The name Donn Morgun Kipgen has nothing to do with my name. The clarification has been made for the general public and security forces to avoid any confusion.”

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BJP leaders, ADC Member quit party

Senapati, Feb 15 : In a major setback to the saffron party, a senior party member along with a BJP ADC Member and various functionaries of BJP, 49/Tadubi Mandal has resigned from the primary membership of the party.
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Senapati, Feb 15 : In a major setback to the saffron party, a senior party member along with a BJP ADC Member and various functionaries of BJP, 49/Tadubi Mandal has resigned from the primary membership of the party.

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6 candidates file nomination papers in Senapati district

SENAPATI, Feb 15 : Senapati district which hosts three Assembly Constituencies witnessed just six candidates filing their nomination for the Manipur Assembly election.
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SENAPATI, Feb 15 : Senapati district which hosts three Assembly Constituencies witnessed just six candidates filing their nomination for the Manipur Assembly election.

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Sit in protest staged

IMPHAL, Feb 15: A sit-in-protest demanding delivery of justice before the election regarding drug seizure and fake encounter cases was staged at Mantripukhri community hall today by Luwangshabam Apunba Meira Paibi.
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IMPHAL, Feb 15: A sit-in-protest demanding delivery of justice before the election regarding drug seizure and fake encounter cases was staged at Mantripukhri community hall today by Luwangshabam Apunba Meira Paibi.

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RPF clarifies

IMPHAL, Feb 15: Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) has clarified that Yumnam Surendra alias Suren who was arrested by Imphal West district police commando from his Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai residence has no link with the organisation or its armed wing PLA, conveyed a press release issued by the outfit’s Assistant Secretary, Publicity.

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IMPHAL, Feb 15: Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) has clarified that Yumnam Surendra alias Suren who was arrested by Imphal West district police commando from his Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai residence has no link with the organisation or its armed wing PLA, conveyed a press release issued by the outfit’s Assistant Secretary, Publicity.

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Contest held

IMPHAL, Feb 15: A fuel efficient driving contest for car owners was held at PCTV, Khuyathong on February 13 as a part of the Oil and Gas Conservation festival Saksham 2017 according to the standard set by Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PC…

IMPHAL, Feb 15: A fuel efficient driving contest for car owners was held at PCTV, Khuyathong on February 13 as a part of the Oil and Gas Conservation festival Saksham 2017 according to the standard set by Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) under MOP and NG. The event was flagged off by Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West, C Arthur in the presence of Dy CID Th Ramgopal Singh, State Level Coordinator, Manipur Sinam Ibungoton Singh and other delegates, dealers and partcipants.

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18 acres of poppy plantation destroyed

IMPHAL, Feb 15: A combined team of Churachandpur Police, Narcotic Affairs and Border and 25 Assam Rifles destroyed around 18 acres of poppy plantation at Khoijang village hill range under Churachandpur police station.
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IMPHAL, Feb 15: A combined team of Churachandpur Police, Narcotic Affairs and Border and 25 Assam Rifles destroyed around 18 acres of poppy plantation at Khoijang village hill range under Churachandpur police station.

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Felicitation

IMPHAL, Feb 15: A felicitation function was organised by BJP Sagolband Mandal at its office located at Takhel Leikai today in honour of Soyam Shantikumar who contested Councillor seat in Imphal Municipal Corporation Ward No 10. Kh Loken, BJP candidate …

IMPHAL, Feb 15: A felicitation function was organised by BJP Sagolband Mandal at its office located at Takhel Leikai today in honour of Soyam Shantikumar who contested Councillor seat in Imphal Municipal Corporation Ward No 10. Kh Loken, BJP candidate in Sagolband Assembly Constituency and ex-MLA S Natun attended the function.

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215 candidates file papers for Manipur polls – The Hindu

The Hindu215 candidates file papers for Manipur pollsThe HinduThe ways to a win: In a Manipuri tradition, women carry rice and vegetables for Congress candidate Naoroibam Ratan Meetei after he began his campaign in the 2-Heingang Assembly constituency …


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215 candidates file papers for Manipur polls
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The ways to a win: In a Manipuri tradition, women carry rice and vegetables for Congress candidate Naoroibam Ratan Meetei after he began his campaign in the 2-Heingang Assembly constituency in Imphal on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar.

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Manipur: Reverse the economy of conflict – Livemint


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Manipur: Reverse the economy of conflict
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government must prepare that ground whether or not his BJP wins assembly elections in Manipur, whether or not it manages to unseat Congress’s chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, an adept of the economy of conflict.
Manipur polls may see highest deployment of forces in recent timesNagaland Post
Manipur celebrates state-level Lui Ngai Ni FestivalBusiness Standard
Lui-Ngai-Ni celebrated in ManipurEastern Mirror
Morung Express –NorthEast Today –KanglaOnline
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Manipur: Reverse the economy of conflict
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government must prepare that ground whether or not his BJP wins assembly elections in Manipur, whether or not it manages to unseat Congress's chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, an adept of the economy of conflict.
Manipur polls may see highest deployment of forces in recent timesNagaland Post
Manipur celebrates state-level Lui Ngai Ni FestivalBusiness Standard
Lui-Ngai-Ni celebrated in ManipurEastern Mirror
Morung Express –NorthEast Today –KanglaOnline
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Manipur gets busy in electoral activities for assembly polls – Eastern Mirror

NewsXManipur gets busy in electoral activities for assembly pollsEastern MirrorMeanwhile Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pralhad Singh Patel, who is in charge of Manipur, addressed a press conference in Imphal on Wednesday morning. He said that Prime M…


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Manipur gets busy in electoral activities for assembly polls
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Meanwhile Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pralhad Singh Patel, who is in charge of Manipur, addressed a press conference in Imphal on Wednesday morning. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the election campaigns for the BJP in …
Did BJP offer money to Sharmila to contest Manipur polls? Cong seeks EC probeHindustan Times
Nine Hurt in Pre-Poll Violence in ManipurNorthEast Today
Manipur Elections 2017: North-East to Vote on March 4 and March 8News18
Business Standard –Nagaland Post –Assam Tribune
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Only 4 women candidates in first phase Manipur poll fray – Morung Express


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Only 4 women candidates in first phase Manipur poll fray
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In Manipur each constituency has over 30,000 voters, which is not a standard size comparing to that of other states and hence this election will witness “candidate-centric” polls, according to some political analysts who are closely observing the …
Did BJP offer money to Sharmila to contest Manipur polls? Cong seeks EC probeHindustan Times
Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: Congress complains to Election Commission against BJP on Irom Sharmila’s bribe …India.com
Nine Hurt in Pre-Poll Violence in Manipur » Northeast TodayNorthEast Today
Eastern Mirror –News18 –Business Standard
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Only 4 women candidates in first phase Manipur poll fray
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In Manipur each constituency has over 30,000 voters, which is not a standard size comparing to that of other states and hence this election will witness “candidate-centric” polls, according to some political analysts who are closely observing the …
Did BJP offer money to Sharmila to contest Manipur polls? Cong seeks EC probeHindustan Times
Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: Congress complains to Election Commission against BJP on Irom Sharmila's bribe …India.com
Nine Hurt in Pre-Poll Violence in Manipur » Northeast TodayNorthEast Today
Eastern Mirror –News18 –Business Standard
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RISS: Innovative Park with Recycled Materials

With low budget in hand and few workers, Shagolsem Rabi of Meitram Maning Leikai began the construction of the “RISS, Cafe cum Children Park” in the year 2011 which were once a muddy paddy field filled with water with the dept. of about 5 to 10 ft. Surrounded by paddy field at the three corner […]

With low budget in hand and few workers, Shagolsem Rabi of Meitram Maning Leikai began the construction of the “RISS, Cafe cum Children Park” in the year 2011 which were once a muddy paddy field filled with water with the dept. of about 5 to 10 ft. Surrounded by paddy field at the three corner […]

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Manipur polls: High petrol prices force candidates to campaign on foot – Deccan Chronicle

Deccan ChronicleManipur polls: High petrol prices force candidates to campaign on footDeccan ChronicleThe supply of essential commodities, including fuel, to Manipur was severely hit due to the blockade on NH2 (via Dimapur) and NH 37 (via Jiribam) – th…


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Manipur polls: High petrol prices force candidates to campaign on foot
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The supply of essential commodities, including fuel, to Manipur was severely hit due to the blockade on NH2 (via Dimapur) and NH 37 (via Jiribam) – the two lifelines of the state. As most of the petrol pumps were facing severe shortage of fuels, they …
Declaring UNC unlawful is a direct challenge to Nagas: ZYFMorung Express
Dreams of a Free StateNorthEast Today

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Observer of AICC Minority Department coming for a six day visit of Manipur

The Observer of the Minority Department of the All India Congress Committee Shri Rejaul Karim Laskar will reach Imphal on Friday the 17th of February, 2017 for a six day visit of Manipur. The Minority Department of All India Congress Committee (AICC) has recently appointed Mr. Rejaul Karim Laskar as its Observer for the Manipur […]

The Observer of the Minority Department of the All India Congress Committee Shri Rejaul Karim Laskar will reach Imphal on Friday the 17th of February, 2017 for a six day visit of Manipur. The Minority Department of All India Congress Committee (AICC) has recently appointed Mr. Rejaul Karim Laskar as its Observer for the Manipur […]

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Women Reservation versus Naga Customary Law: Dialectical Approach

Nagaland for the first time is debating on the subject of Article 371A of the Constitution since the history of its formation on 1st December, 1963. The debate is crucial. Not because “33% women reservation” in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) transgresses Naga customary law, but because it evokes a serious constitutional question as to […]

Nagaland for the first time is debating on the subject of Article 371A of the Constitution since the history of its formation on 1st December, 1963. The debate is crucial. Not because “33% women reservation” in the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) transgresses Naga customary law, but because it evokes a serious constitutional question as to […]

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Open letter to the politicians’ of Manipur

My name is Shanta Nahakpam I am an M A in International Business and Research from a Foreign University.  I was born in a middle class family where my father and mother worked as an honest Government Employee.  I doubt if they ever went out of their way to even take an advantage of their […]

My name is Shanta Nahakpam I am an M A in International Business and Research from a Foreign University.  I was born in a middle class family where my father and mother worked as an honest Government Employee.  I doubt if they ever went out of their way to even take an advantage of their […]

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Manipur celebrates state-level Lui Ngai Ni Festival – Business Standard

Manipur celebrates state-level Lui Ngai Ni FestivalBusiness StandardThe Lui-Ngai-Ni Festival is one of the biggest for all the major tribes- Anal, Mao, Maram, Poumai, Tangkhul, Zemei, Liangmai, Rongmei, Puimei, Moyon, Monshang, Maring, Tarao, Lamkanq, …

Manipur celebrates state-level Lui Ngai Ni Festival
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The Lui-Ngai-Ni Festival is one of the biggest for all the major tribes- Anal, Mao, Maram, Poumai, Tangkhul, Zemei, Liangmai, Rongmei, Puimei, Moyon, Monshang, Maring, Tarao, Lamkanq, Chothe, Kharam, Chiru, Koireng, and Thangal Naga of Manipur.
SNUNS extends Lui-Ngai-Ni greetingsMorung Express

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With petrol selling at Rs 200-250 a litre, candidates in Manipur forced to campaign on foot – Janta Ka Reporter

With petrol selling at Rs 200-250 a litre, candidates in Manipur forced to campaign on footJanta Ka ReporterWith the state reeling under the impact of an economic blockade since last November and petrol selling at Rs 200-250 per litre, the candidates o…

With petrol selling at Rs 200-250 a litre, candidates in Manipur forced to campaign on foot
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With the state reeling under the impact of an economic blockade since last November and petrol selling at Rs 200-250 per litre, the candidates of different political parties were forced to go on a door-to-door campaign on foot. The state is under an …

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Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: Congress complains to Election Commission against BJP on Irom Sharmila’s bribe … – India.com


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Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: Congress complains to Election Commission against BJP on Irom Sharmila’s bribe …
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Imphal, Feb 15: Ahead of the Manipur Assembly Elections 2017, the Congress party has complained to the Election Commission of India regarding allegations Irom Sharmila’s bribe allegation against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Social activist Irom …
Manipur Elections 2017: North-East to Vote on March 4 and March 8News18
Nine hurt in pre-poll violence in Manipur – The Morung Express | The …Morung Express
BJP offered Rs 36 cr to contest Manipur polls, alleges Irom; Cong moves ECBusiness Standard
Nagaland Post –Zee News –Oneindia
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Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: Congress complains to Election Commission against BJP on Irom Sharmila's bribe …
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Imphal, Feb 15: Ahead of the Manipur Assembly Elections 2017, the Congress party has complained to the Election Commission of India regarding allegations Irom Sharmila's bribe allegation against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Social activist Irom …
Manipur Elections 2017: North-East to Vote on March 4 and March 8News18
Nine hurt in pre-poll violence in Manipur – The Morung Express | The …Morung Express
BJP offered Rs 36 cr to contest Manipur polls, alleges Irom; Cong moves ECBusiness Standard
Nagaland Post –Zee News –Oneindia
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