Awareness meeting held

Thoubal: An awareness meeting was held at Deputy Commissioner Thoubal hall today to discuss the upcoming State Assembly election with the people of Thoubal today.

Thoubal: An awareness meeting was held at Deputy Commissioner Thoubal hall today to discuss the upcoming State Assembly election with the people of Thoubal today.

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Workshop on Natl Deworming Day held

Thoubal: The District Health Society, Thoubal organised a one day district level dissemination workshop on National Deworming Day 2017 at the conference hall of the District Health Society, Thoubal today.

Thoubal: The District Health Society, Thoubal organised a one day district level dissemination workshop on National Deworming Day 2017 at the conference hall of the District Health Society, Thoubal today.

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Voluntary blood donation camp

IMPHAL, Feb 6 : A one day voluntary blood donation camp was jointly organised by School of ANM/Female Health Workers, Imphal, Saint John Ambulance, Manipur Branch in collaboration with Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department, RIMS at Nurses’ Hos…

IMPHAL, Feb 6 : A one day voluntary blood donation camp was jointly organised by School of ANM/Female Health Workers, Imphal, Saint John Ambulance, Manipur Branch in collaboration with Haematology and Blood Transfusion Department, RIMS at Nurses’ Hostel No 1, Sanakeithel yesterday.

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Minority dept of AICC appoints

IMPHAL, Feb 6 : The Minority Department of All India Congress Committee has appointed Rejaul Karim Laskar, ex-spokesperson, Assam PCC, as the observer from the department to coordinate the election campaign in all the 60 ACs of Manipur.

IMPHAL, Feb 6 : The Minority Department of All India Congress Committee has appointed Rejaul Karim Laskar, ex-spokesperson, Assam PCC, as the observer from the department to coordinate the election campaign in all the 60 ACs of Manipur.

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AMUDO meeting held

IMPHAL, Feb 6 : All Manipur United Disables’ Organisation (AMUDO) held an emergency meeting on February 4 and unanimously resolved to appoint Angom Momo Singh, Momo Tantanga and N Iboton Singh as the caretakers of AMUDO until its executive election is …

IMPHAL, Feb 6 : All Manipur United Disables’ Organisation (AMUDO) held an emergency meeting on February 4 and unanimously resolved to appoint Angom Momo Singh, Momo Tantanga and N Iboton Singh as the caretakers of AMUDO until its executive election is conducted.

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Seminar

IMPHAL, Feb 6:Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University is organising a seminar on “Insurgency : Reflections in Manipur Literature” on March 6 and March 7.

IMPHAL, Feb 6:Centre for Manipur Studies, Manipur University is organising a seminar on “Insurgency : Reflections in Manipur Literature” on March 6 and March 7.

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RLP endorses

IMPHAL, Feb 6:Rongmei Luh Phuam (AMN) has endorsed TR Zeliang-led Nagaland Government’s stand for 33 per cent reservation for women in local bodies.

IMPHAL, Feb 6:Rongmei Luh Phuam (AMN) has endorsed TR Zeliang-led Nagaland Government’s stand for 33 per cent reservation for women in local bodies.

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Manipur Elections 2017: 100-Day Blockade The Biggest Poll Issue – NDTV


NDTV

Manipur Elections 2017: 100-Day Blockade The Biggest Poll Issue
NDTV
Guwahati: The Manipur blockade by Naga groups, which will enter its 100th day tomorrow, is turning out to be the biggest issue in the assembly elections which will be held in less than a week’s time. As people try to cope with the shortage of essential
A Drive Through Manipur’s Fraught Highways, Into The Grievances Behind The Crippling BlockadeHuffington Post India
Manipur highway blocked for 99 days, crucial meeting tomorrowWeb India 123
Creation of new dists and economic blockade Highly polarised electionThe Sangai Express

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Manipur Elections 2017: 100-Day Blockade The Biggest Poll Issue
NDTV
Guwahati: The Manipur blockade by Naga groups, which will enter its 100th day tomorrow, is turning out to be the biggest issue in the assembly elections which will be held in less than a week's time. As people try to cope with the shortage of essential
A Drive Through Manipur's Fraught Highways, Into The Grievances Behind The Crippling BlockadeHuffington Post India
Manipur highway blocked for 99 days, crucial meeting tomorrowWeb India 123
Creation of new dists and economic blockade Highly polarised electionThe Sangai Express

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AICC minority wing appoints observer for Manipur elections – Eastern Mirror

AICC minority wing appoints observer for Manipur elections
Eastern Mirror
As the observer, he has been entrusted to coordinate the election campaign of the Congress Party’s Minority Department at all levels in all the 60 Assembly constituencies of Manipur, a press release from the AICC stated on Monday. Laskar is former …

AICC minority wing appoints observer for Manipur elections
Eastern Mirror
As the observer, he has been entrusted to coordinate the election campaign of the Congress Party's Minority Department at all levels in all the 60 Assembly constituencies of Manipur, a press release from the AICC stated on Monday. Laskar is former …

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Usual poll tempo missing in Manipur – Morung Express


The Hindu

Usual poll tempo missing in Manipur
Morung Express
The usual election tempo is yet to be witnessed in Manipur even as polls are just a month away. Several issues prevailing in the state are considered to be the factor for this slow pace of electioneering this time. In recent time, Inner Line Permit
BJP to go it alone in ManipurThe Hindu
BJP announces names of 27 more candidates for Manipur pollsTimes of India
Manipur CM is Phumdi Chor: Ram Madhav » Northeast TodayNorthEast Today
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The Hindu

Usual poll tempo missing in Manipur
Morung Express
The usual election tempo is yet to be witnessed in Manipur even as polls are just a month away. Several issues prevailing in the state are considered to be the factor for this slow pace of electioneering this time. In recent time, Inner Line Permit
BJP to go it alone in ManipurThe Hindu
BJP announces names of 27 more candidates for Manipur pollsTimes of India
Manipur CM is Phumdi Chor: Ram Madhav » Northeast TodayNorthEast Today
The New Indian Express –Firstpost –Nagaland Post
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Govt To Release Two UNC Leaders, Manipur Blockade Will Be Called Off On Tuesday, Confirms Chief Minister – Outlook India


Outlook India

Govt To Release Two UNC Leaders, Manipur Blockade Will Be Called Off On Tuesday, Confirms Chief Minister
Outlook India
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 northeastern state …
Why a ‘godforsaken’ Manipur has suddenly become so importantDailyO
Manipur Election 2017: Home Ministry officials in Imphal to break deadlock with Naga agitatorsFirstpost
Manipur election: Parties look to reap economic blockade dividendsHindustan Times
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Outlook India

Govt To Release Two UNC Leaders, Manipur Blockade Will Be Called Off On Tuesday, Confirms Chief Minister
Outlook India
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 northeastern state …
Why a 'godforsaken' Manipur has suddenly become so importantDailyO
Manipur Election 2017: Home Ministry officials in Imphal to break deadlock with Naga agitatorsFirstpost
Manipur election: Parties look to reap economic blockade dividendsHindustan Times
NDTV –Huffington Post India –Scroll.in
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Manipur Election 2017: Home Ministry officials in Imphal to break deadlock with Naga agitators – Firstpost


Firstpost

Manipur Election 2017: Home Ministry officials in Imphal to break deadlock with Naga agitators
Firstpost
Sources said the second round of tripartite talks, among the officials of the Ministry, Manipur government and representatives of United Naga Council (UNC), will be held in Imphal tomorrow. A definite solution to the over three-month-long economic
Why a ‘godforsaken’ Manipur has suddenly become so importantDailyO
Govt To Release Two UNC Leaders, Manipur Blockade Will Be Called Off On Tuesday, Confirms Chief MinisterOutlook India
A Drive Through Manipur’s Fraught Highways, Into The Grievances …Huffington Post India
NorthEast Today
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Firstpost

Manipur Election 2017: Home Ministry officials in Imphal to break deadlock with Naga agitators
Firstpost
Sources said the second round of tripartite talks, among the officials of the Ministry, Manipur government and representatives of United Naga Council (UNC), will be held in Imphal tomorrow. A definite solution to the over three-month-long economic
Why a 'godforsaken' Manipur has suddenly become so importantDailyO
Govt To Release Two UNC Leaders, Manipur Blockade Will Be Called Off On Tuesday, Confirms Chief MinisterOutlook India
A Drive Through Manipur's Fraught Highways, Into The Grievances …Huffington Post India
NorthEast Today
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Manipur women allege racism by private airline staff – India Today

India TodayManipur women allege racism by private airline staffIndia TodayTwo women from Manipur who were taking a flight from Delhi to Amsterdam on Sunday, have alleged racism and harassment on the part of four Jet Airways staff who stopped them just …


India Today

Manipur women allege racism by private airline staff
India Today
Two women from Manipur who were taking a flight from Delhi to Amsterdam on Sunday, have alleged racism and harassment on the part of four Jet Airways staff who stopped them just before immigration at Delhi Airport. Huishuwo Horngamla, 24, and …

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Why a ‘godforsaken’ Manipur has suddenly become so important – DailyO


DailyO

Why a ‘godforsaken’ Manipur has suddenly become so important
DailyO
With just a little over a month left for the Assembly elections, there is a whole new urgency to end the three-month-long blockade in Manipur. The state will soon complete 100 days of economic blockade. Since November 1, the UNC has imposed a blockade …
In search of a face-saver in Manipur: Everybody loves a rift that yields rich political dividendsScroll.in
Manipur Economic Blockade; Crucial Meeting TomorrowNorthEast Today
A Drive Through Manipur’s Fraught Highways, Into The Grievances Behind The Crippling BlockadeHuffington Post India

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DailyO

Why a 'godforsaken' Manipur has suddenly become so important
DailyO
With just a little over a month left for the Assembly elections, there is a whole new urgency to end the three-month-long blockade in Manipur. The state will soon complete 100 days of economic blockade. Since November 1, the UNC has imposed a blockade …
In search of a face-saver in Manipur: Everybody loves a rift that yields rich political dividendsScroll.in
Manipur Economic Blockade; Crucial Meeting TomorrowNorthEast Today
A Drive Through Manipur's Fraught Highways, Into The Grievances Behind The Crippling BlockadeHuffington Post India

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Mother Where’s my Country? Looking for Light in the Darkness of Manipur: Review

“Mother Where’s my Country: Looking for Light in the Darkness of Manipur”  by Anubha Bhonsle. Published: 2016 ISBN No: 978-93-85288-35-7 Pages: 250 Publisher: Speaking Tiger Publishing Pvt. Ltd. Price: 499 Manipur; a little paradise on earthwith rich cultural heritage and sublime natural beauty is unfortunately the arena of worse form of political conflicts and human […]

“Mother Where’s my Country: Looking for Light in the Darkness of Manipur”  by Anubha Bhonsle. Published: 2016 ISBN No: 978-93-85288-35-7 Pages: 250 Publisher: Speaking Tiger Publishing Pvt. Ltd. Price: 499 Manipur; a little paradise on earthwith rich cultural heritage and sublime natural beauty is unfortunately the arena of worse form of political conflicts and human […]

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Manipur Election 2017: Meitei Muslims hold a political weight that politicians can’t ignore

Manipur is a microcosm of India, inhabited by numerous ethnic communities professing various religions. Hinduism is the majority religion in the state followed by Christianity and Islam which forms the third largest religious community constituting 8.4 percent of the total population in Manipur. Even though Hindus are in majority, Indian politicians never dare to ignore […]

Manipur is a microcosm of India, inhabited by numerous ethnic communities professing various religions. Hinduism is the majority religion in the state followed by Christianity and Islam which forms the third largest religious community constituting 8.4 percent of the total population in Manipur. Even though Hindus are in majority, Indian politicians never dare to ignore […]

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Irom Sharmila to contest against Manipur CM – Times of India

Irom Sharmila to contest against Manipur CM
Times of India
IMPHAL: Rights activist Irom Sharmila will contest against Manipur chief minister and Congress candidate Okram Ibobi Singh in the Assembly elections to be held next month. Sharmila will contest from Thoubal seat, convenor of her party People’s

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Irom Sharmila to contest against Manipur CM
Times of India
IMPHAL: Rights activist Irom Sharmila will contest against Manipur chief minister and Congress candidate Okram Ibobi Singh in the Assembly elections to be held next month. Sharmila will contest from Thoubal seat, convenor of her party People's

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Women’s reservation in politics will lead to corruption: Nagaland tribal leaders

Women have no role to play in Nagaland politics, prominent leaders of local tribal outfits insisted on Saturday in the aftermath of violent protests against holding local body polls with 33% reservation for women. “Reservation for women will encourage instability and corruption in our society,” said Vekhosayi Nyekha, co-convener of Joint Coordination Committee (JCC), the […]

Women have no role to play in Nagaland politics, prominent leaders of local tribal outfits insisted on Saturday in the aftermath of violent protests against holding local body polls with 33% reservation for women. “Reservation for women will encourage instability and corruption in our society,” said Vekhosayi Nyekha, co-convener of Joint Coordination Committee (JCC), the […]

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Indians know more about US than Northeast: Arunchal governor PB Acharya

ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor PB Acharya said people in India know more about the US than the Northeast as he batted for more tourism in the region to promote the local culture. He said the entire Northeast is a beautiful region where the theme ‘unity in diversity’ is more pronounced with many ethnic entities living […]

ITANAGAR: Arunachal Pradesh Governor PB Acharya said people in India know more about the US than the Northeast as he batted for more tourism in the region to promote the local culture. He said the entire Northeast is a beautiful region where the theme ‘unity in diversity’ is more pronounced with many ethnic entities living […]

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