The stance of Iron Lady of Manipur – a pyrrhic victory

After sixteen plus years of fast in protest against the dreaded spine-chilling Malom Massacre on Nov 2, 2000 where 10 innocent lives were mowed down by Assam Rifles personnel, it seems, Irom Sharmila Chanu, the Iron Lady of Manipur has gone butter startling everyone in Manipur and the world with her sudden revelation that she’d discontinue her fast. Nobody expected that after all those years of fast, she’d make such a rowdy decision, a decision to enter politics as her platform to fight against AFSPA, 1958 and make her dreams come true.

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After sixteen plus years of fast in protest against the dreaded spine-chilling Malom Massacre on Nov 2, 2000 where 10 innocent lives were mowed down by Assam Rifles personnel, it seems, Irom Sharmila Chanu, the Iron Lady of Manipur has gone butter startling everyone in Manipur and the world with her sudden revelation that she’d discontinue her fast. Nobody expected that after all those years of fast, she’d make such a rowdy decision, a decision to enter politics as her platform to fight against AFSPA, 1958 and make her dreams come true.

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Meitei meets Madrasi !

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‘Wow!” he exclaimed tasting the gunpowder. He had a hearty laugh when we explained the nick name of gunpowder given to the idly powder. We in our house generally do not use much spice (chilly), hence our gunpowder may not qualify to be actually called so, we explained. Idly powder is available readymade in the shops. We have to only mix oil with it and it is ready, we gave tips to make his dosai taste better. The chutney my wife had prepared was not the usual coconut chutney served in hotels; as it tasted different, Mr. Reagan Singh like it much. As a finale, we offered coffee, but he said he was full.

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‘Wow!” he exclaimed tasting the gunpowder. He had a hearty laugh when we explained the nick name of gunpowder given to the idly powder. We in our house generally do not use much spice (chilly), hence our gunpowder may not qualify to be actually called so, we explained. Idly powder is available readymade in the shops. We have to only mix oil with it and it is ready, we gave tips to make his dosai taste better. The chutney my wife had prepared was not the usual coconut chutney served in hotels; as it tasted different, Mr. Reagan Singh like it much. As a finale, we offered coffee, but he said he was full.

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Will Irom Chanu Sharmila join BJP?

Social activist Irom Chanu Sharmila had announced that she will end her 16-year-old fast on August 9 this year and contest elections from Manipur in 2017.
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Social activist Irom Chanu Sharmila had announced that she will end her 16-year-old fast on August 9 this year and contest elections from Manipur in 2017.

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Lilong : Food basket (with a hole) of Manipur – The Sangai Express

Lilong : Food basket (with a hole) of ManipurThe Sangai ExpressThe food basket of Manipur is losing its content through a hole at the bottom. The farmers are no more interested in farming. They have lost confidence in farming as a source of livelihood….

Lilong : Food basket (with a hole) of Manipur
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The food basket of Manipur is losing its content through a hole at the bottom. The farmers are no more interested in farming. They have lost confidence in farming as a source of livelihood. Farmland has been sold off to businessmen who construct brick …

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Lilong : Food basket (with a hole) of Manipur

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Basket with a hole
The food basket of Manipur is losing its content through a hole at the bottom. The farmers are no more interested in farming. They have lost confidence in farming as a source of livelihood. Farmland has be…

(contd from previous issue)
Basket with a hole
The food basket of Manipur is losing its content through a hole at the bottom. The farmers are no more interested in farming. They have lost confidence in farming as a source of livelihood. Farmland has been sold off to businessmen who construct brick and mortar structures and claim the land for commercial activities. Though Manipur Conservation of Paddy Land and Wetland act 2014 caps diversion of paddy land for construction of houses (but not for commercial activities) of the land owners to 0.2 acre in a Panchayat area or 0.1 acre in a Municipal area, there is rampant violation, if the mushrooming schools, shops and other structures are any indications. Such diversions disturb the ecology of the soil in the proximity.

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Women’s National League pre-qualifying MPSC down ESU 3-2; KRYPHSA blank YWC 2-0

IMPHAL, Jul 28 : Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) and KRYPHSA, Naoremthong won against their respective opponents in the ongoing Pre-Qualifying Round for Women’s National League 2016, organised by the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA), today at Artificial Turf ground, Khuman Lampak.

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IMPHAL, Jul 28 : Manipur Police Sports Club (MPSC) and KRYPHSA, Naoremthong won against their respective opponents in the ongoing Pre-Qualifying Round for Women’s National League 2016, organised by the All Manipur Football Association (AMFA), today at Artificial Turf ground, Khuman Lampak.

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State Level Subroto Football Tournament begins LPS beat OGHS on opening day

Imphal, Jul 28 : The State Level Subroto Mukherjee Football Tournament for Under-14 boys and Under-17 boys and girls, organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of Manipur, began today at Main Stadium, Khuman Lampak Sports Comp…

Imphal, Jul 28 : The State Level Subroto Mukherjee Football Tournament for Under-14 boys and Under-17 boys and girls, organised by the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of Manipur, began today at Main Stadium, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal.

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Kakching Super Division League IYA edge past SWC 1-0; KPSC claim easy win

Imphal, Jul 28 : IYA, Kakching and KPSC, Kakching claimed victories in the ongoing 15th Ksh Leihao Devi Memorial Super Division League Football Tournament, organised by the District Sports Association (DSA), Kakching, today at DSA Playground, Kakching….

Imphal, Jul 28 : IYA, Kakching and KPSC, Kakching claimed victories in the ongoing 15th Ksh Leihao Devi Memorial Super Division League Football Tournament, organised by the District Sports Association (DSA), Kakching, today at DSA Playground, Kakching.

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IW Shooting Competition begins

Imphal, Jul 28 : The 7th Imphal West District Shooting Competition, organised by the Imphal West District Rifle Association (IWDRA), began today at Shooting Range, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex.
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Imphal, Jul 28 : The 7th Imphal West District Shooting Competition, organised by the Imphal West District Rifle Association (IWDRA), began today at Shooting Range, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex.

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Jimmy clears AIFF D-License course

Imphal, Jul 28 : RK Jimmy Kazip has cleared the AIFF
D-License Coaching Course, organised by the All India Football Federation, conducted from July 6 to 10 at New Delhi.
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Imphal, Jul 28 : RK Jimmy Kazip has cleared the AIFF
D-License Coaching Course, organised by the All India Football Federation, conducted from July 6 to 10 at New Delhi.

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Session likely in August end

The 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly may be held in the last week of August, informed a well placed source.
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The 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly may be held in the last week of August, informed a well placed source.

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44 handed over to police

IMPHAL, Jul 28: As done since the past one week or so, local people today checked inter-State passenger vehicles heading towards Imphal today too and they pulled down 44 non-local labourers who were later handed over to police.
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IMPHAL, Jul 28: As done since the past one week or so, local people today checked inter-State passenger vehicles heading towards Imphal today too and they pulled down 44 non-local labourers who were later handed over to police.

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Observe Aug 3 as historic day : UNC

IMPHAL, Jul 28: The United Naga Council (UNC) has appealed to leaders of tribes, women, students/youth, village, Church and all concerned to observe August 3 as a ‘Historic Day’ in their respective jurisdictions by holding special prayer programme for early settlement of the Indo-Naga Framework Agreement.

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IMPHAL, Jul 28: The United Naga Council (UNC) has appealed to leaders of tribes, women, students/youth, village, Church and all concerned to observe August 3 as a ‘Historic Day’ in their respective jurisdictions by holding special prayer programme for early settlement of the Indo-Naga Framework Agreement.

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Mad rush for JE vaccine; 10 thousand receive shots

CCpur, Jul 28: The vaccination exercise conducted by the Health Department at two locations saw a huge turn-out today with officials overseeing the exercise seeking police help to manage the crowd.
Over 10,000 people were administered the JE vaccine to…

CCpur, Jul 28: The vaccination exercise conducted by the Health Department at two locations saw a huge turn-out today with officials overseeing the exercise seeking police help to manage the crowd.
Over 10,000 people were administered the JE vaccine today taking the total heads receiving the shot since last week to 17500.

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Leave tribal students alone : KSO

KANGPOKPI, Jul 28: Kuki Students’ Organization has expressed discontentment over the alleged coercion of tribal students to take part in rallies organized for introduction of a new PMP Bill and removal of wanted tag on Ratan by the school student bodies and appealed to all concerned not to intimidate tribal students over the issue.

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KANGPOKPI, Jul 28: Kuki Students’ Organization has expressed discontentment over the alleged coercion of tribal students to take part in rallies organized for introduction of a new PMP Bill and removal of wanted tag on Ratan by the school student bodies and appealed to all concerned not to intimidate tribal students over the issue.

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‘Compensation of Rs 4 lakh refused’ fib righted

IMPHAL, Jul 28 : Fake encounter victim Chahotliangbou Abonmai’s father D Abonmai, who had claimed that he had refused to accept a cheque of Rs 4 lakh as compensation, is found to have received the cheque from Tamenglong DC yesterday.

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IMPHAL, Jul 28 : Fake encounter victim Chahotliangbou Abonmai’s father D Abonmai, who had claimed that he had refused to accept a cheque of Rs 4 lakh as compensation, is found to have received the cheque from Tamenglong DC yesterday.

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Public dialogue calls for last rites of CCpur victims

IMPHAL, Jul 28: The five-day public dialogue on the protection of indigenous people of Manipur, jointly organised by National Research Centre (NRC) and Manipur University’s Dean of Students of Welfare, has come to an end with four resolutions at MU centenary hall today.

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IMPHAL, Jul 28: The five-day public dialogue on the protection of indigenous people of Manipur, jointly organised by National Research Centre (NRC) and Manipur University’s Dean of Students of Welfare, has come to an end with four resolutions at MU centenary hall today.

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KSO calls for multiple JE vaccination sites

CCpur, Jul 28 : A day after Japanese Encephalitis (JE) claimed its first known victim in the district, the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) while welcoming the efforts taken up by the district health authorities as well as the district administration …

CCpur, Jul 28 : A day after Japanese Encephalitis (JE) claimed its first known victim in the district, the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) while welcoming the efforts taken up by the district health authorities as well as the district administration in tackling the situation said it would be extra appreciative if the vaccination exercise is scattered far and wide and fogging done in all susceptible areas.

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Steps to develop industries in NE highlighted

NEW DELHI, Jul 28 (PIB): The Government has taken several initiatives for development of industries in the North Eastern region. Policies and programmes are directed towards development of infrastructure, entrepreneur-ship skills, markets and providing…

NEW DELHI, Jul 28 (PIB): The Government has taken several initiatives for development of industries in the North Eastern region. Policies and programmes are directed towards development of infrastructure, entrepreneur-ship skills, markets and providing flow of credits to the entrepreneurs.
This was stated by the Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr Jitendra Singh in a written reply to a question by Dr Sanjay Sinha in the Rajya Sabha today.

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Womenfolk protest NFSA ‘failure’

IMPHAL, Jul 28 : Womenfolk belonging to different areas of Sagolband Assembly Constituency today took out a protest rally against denial of the exact quantity of rice to beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) before and after the Act was launched in the State.

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IMPHAL, Jul 28 : Womenfolk belonging to different areas of Sagolband Assembly Constituency today took out a protest rally against denial of the exact quantity of rice to beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) before and after the Act was launched in the State.

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