Calendar, diary 2017 released

Imphal, Dec 31 (DIPR) : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi released the wall calendar and diary of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) for the year 2017. The releasing function was held at the Cabinet Hall of CM Secretariat. The function…

Imphal, Dec 31 (DIPR) : Chief Minister Okram Ibobi released the wall calendar and diary of the Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) for the year 2017. The releasing function was held at the Cabinet Hall of CM Secretariat. The function was also attended by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Council of Ministers, Chief Secretary and many top officials of the state.

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Robert shines at Celebrating NE event

IMPHAL, Dec 31 : Renowned stylist and fashion designer of the State Robert Naorem represented Manipur in the Celebrating North East event, a textile and handloom exhibition and fashion runway, that was held at Saket DLF, New Delhi recently.

IMPHAL, Dec 31 : Renowned stylist and fashion designer of the State Robert Naorem represented Manipur in the Celebrating North East event, a textile and handloom exhibition and fashion runway, that was held at Saket DLF, New Delhi recently.

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Summary revision of electoral roll extended

Imphal, Dec 31, (DIPR):The Election Commission of India has extended the date of final publication of Electoral Roll of the ongoing Summary Revision of Electoral Roll with regard to January 1, 2017, as qualifying date to January 12 2017, in connection …

Imphal, Dec 31, (DIPR):The Election Commission of India has extended the date of final publication of Electoral Roll of the ongoing Summary Revision of Electoral Roll with regard to January 1, 2017, as qualifying date to January 12 2017, in connection to the 11 th Manipur Legislative Manipur Assembly Election 2017. This was stated by Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur, Vivek Dewangan during a press conference held today at the conference hall of Old Secretariat (South Block), Imphal.

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Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa takes over as 25th Chief of Air staff

IMPHAL, Dec 31:Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC took over as the 25th Chief of the Air Staff at a ceremony held at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) today.

IMPHAL, Dec 31:Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC took over as the 25th Chief of the Air Staff at a ceremony held at Air Headquarters (Vayu Bhawan) today.

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MOA extends new year greetings

IMPHAL, Dec 31 : The Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) has extended new year greetings to all the sports-persons of the State, all the State level sports associations, all the members of MOA and the stakeholders in sports.

IMPHAL, Dec 31 : The Manipur Olympic Association (MOA) has extended new year greetings to all the sports-persons of the State, all the State level sports associations, all the members of MOA and the stakeholders in sports.

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N Biren slams Congress Government

IMPHAL, Dec 31: Ex MLA N Biren, at a reception ceremony held at his residence today, slammed the Congress Government for completely failing to maintain peace in the State.

IMPHAL, Dec 31: Ex MLA N Biren, at a reception ceremony held at his residence today, slammed the Congress Government for completely failing to maintain peace in the State.

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Sub-Treasury office to be shifted

Bishnupur: Moirang Sub-Treasury which is currently located at Lamphel will be shifted to Moirang near the Sub-Divisional office, Moirang with effect from January 1, informed a statement issued by the Commissioner of Finance, Government of Manipur.

Bishnupur: Moirang Sub-Treasury which is currently located at Lamphel will be shifted to Moirang near the Sub-Divisional office, Moirang with effect from January 1, informed a statement issued by the Commissioner of Finance, Government of Manipur.

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Manipur economic blockade to enter third month; UNC to intensify protest – Business Standard


Business Standard

Manipur economic blockade to enter third month; UNC to intensify protest
Business Standard
The deadlock in Northeastern state of Manipur continues as the economic blockade imposed on two of its lifeline national highways is set to enter its third month. United Naga Council (UNC), an umbrella group of Nagas, had been imposing economic …
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Business Standard

Manipur economic blockade to enter third month; UNC to intensify protest
Business Standard
The deadlock in Northeastern state of Manipur continues as the economic blockade imposed on two of its lifeline national highways is set to enter its third month. United Naga Council (UNC), an umbrella group of Nagas, had been imposing economic …
No side budging, no solution in sight to Manipur's economic blockadeHindustan Times
Watch: Manipur Is Not Kashmir, Why Should Anyone Care?The Quint
Centre has lost its statesmanship in dealing with Manipur issue: NSCN-IMEconomic Times
BGR India –India Today
all 42 news articles »

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Way of the civilized mind

The warning bell that has been sounded by the UNC with the declaration of the resolution to intensify the already crippling ‘indefinite economic blockade’ despite protests and appeals from every quarter could not have been any clearer. The persistent efforts of the UNC to force the hand of the majority community of the valley into […]

The warning bell that has been sounded by the UNC with the declaration of the resolution to intensify the already crippling ‘indefinite economic blockade’ despite protests and appeals from every quarter could not have been any clearer. The persistent efforts of the UNC to force the hand of the majority community of the valley into […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/way-of-the-civilized-mind/

Another tussle between two groups arises at Koutruk over land allocation for National Sports University

Two days after the signing of memorandum of Agreement between the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of India and YAS Department Government of Manipur for allocation of land for construction of National Sports University, differences arises between groups of people over allocation of land. Report reaching here said that even as villagers of […]

Two days after the signing of memorandum of Agreement between the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs, Government of India and YAS Department Government of Manipur for allocation of land for construction of National Sports University, differences arises between groups of people over allocation of land. Report reaching here said that even as villagers of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/another-tussle-between-two-groups-arises-at-koutruk-over-land-allocation-for-national-sports-university/

No side budging, no solution in sight to Manipur’s economic blockade – Hindustan Times


Hindustan Times

No side budging, no solution in sight to Manipur’s economic blockade
Hindustan Times
Kiren Rijiju, the Union minister of state for home affairs, recently said that the Manipur government is not serious about ending the blockade. Ibobi denies, saying that there was no question of playing politics since it is a question of starving the
Centre has lost its statesmanship in dealing with Manipur issue: NSCN-IMEconomic Times
Data internet facilities resume in ManipurIndia Today
After 12-day-ban, Internet services in Manipur to be restored from todayinUth.com
The Hindu –The Sangai Express –The Quint
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Hindustan Times

No side budging, no solution in sight to Manipur's economic blockade
Hindustan Times
Kiren Rijiju, the Union minister of state for home affairs, recently said that the Manipur government is not serious about ending the blockade. Ibobi denies, saying that there was no question of playing politics since it is a question of starving the
Centre has lost its statesmanship in dealing with Manipur issue: NSCN-IMEconomic Times
Data internet facilities resume in ManipurIndia Today
After 12-day-ban, Internet services in Manipur to be restored from todayinUth.com
The Hindu –The Sangai Express –The Quint
all 39 news articles »

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Th Lokeshwar Appeals Communities to Make Manipur a Peaceful State – NorthEast Today

NorthEast TodayTh Lokeshwar Appeals Communities to Make Manipur a Peaceful StateNorthEast TodayThe speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Th Lokeshwar has requested the communities to shun selfish ideology and instead strive for oneness and peaceful c…


NorthEast Today

Th Lokeshwar Appeals Communities to Make Manipur a Peaceful State
NorthEast Today
The speaker of Manipur Legislative Assembly Th Lokeshwar has requested the communities to shun selfish ideology and instead strive for oneness and peaceful co existence. The speaker on Friday inaugurated the Ereima Ima Multipurpose Community Hall …

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Stability and opportunity

It really is an inspiring development for the people of the state especially for the government of Manipur that the Manipur Sangai Festival is gaining a good momentum each passing year. Thanks to the relentless effort of the tourism department of Manipur, more country, have approached to explore the feasibilities. The participation of South Africa, […]

It really is an inspiring development for the people of the state especially for the government of Manipur that the Manipur Sangai Festival is gaining a good momentum each passing year. Thanks to the relentless effort of the tourism department of Manipur, more country, have approached to explore the feasibilities. The participation of South Africa, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/stability-and-opportunity-2/

Unwittingly strengthening Ibobi Intention defeated

It is definitely not intentional, but by imposing the economic blockade the United Naga Council (UNC) and the NSCN (IM) may be said to have unwittingly given a huge boost to the poll prospects of the Congress and Chief Minister O Ibobi. Much before the seven new districts were created on December 8, the UNC […]

It is definitely not intentional, but by imposing the economic blockade the United Naga Council (UNC) and the NSCN (IM) may be said to have unwittingly given a huge boost to the poll prospects of the Congress and Chief Minister O Ibobi. Much before the seven new districts were created on December 8, the UNC […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/unwittingly-strengthening-ibobi-intention-defeated/

The Hill-Valley divide widens again

Jubilate Kazingmei The ugly face of ethnic Nationalism has risen again to bare its fangs and spew venom, one crying foul against the other. Unity in diversity could be the beauty of the state depending on what attitude we have. Unfortunately in Manipur the beauty of ethnic diversity has been rather used for political gains […]

Jubilate Kazingmei The ugly face of ethnic Nationalism has risen again to bare its fangs and spew venom, one crying foul against the other. Unity in diversity could be the beauty of the state depending on what attitude we have. Unfortunately in Manipur the beauty of ethnic diversity has been rather used for political gains […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/the-hill-valley-divide-widens-again/

Sharmila party seeks fund for election fight

Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA), Manipur has launched its crowd funding platform website (prja.in) in partnership with KETTO (one of the largest fund raising organization in Asia) at the residence of PRJA convener Erendro Leichombam at Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba Leikai, Imphal. The website is launched to collect money for funding the party’s electoral fight. […]

Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA), Manipur has launched its crowd funding platform website (prja.in) in partnership with KETTO (one of the largest fund raising organization in Asia) at the residence of PRJA convener Erendro Leichombam at Thangmeiband Khomdram Selungba Leikai, Imphal. The website is launched to collect money for funding the party’s electoral fight. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/sharmila-party-seeks-fund-for-election-fight/

PPA suspends Khandu, Dy CM, 5 MLAs

ITANAGAR, Dec 30:In a fast-paced development, the Peoples’ Party of Arunachal (PPA) late Thursday night suspended Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and five other party MLAs from the primary membership of the party temporarily with immediate effect for alleged anti-party activities. The five other MLAs are Jambey Tashi (Lumla), Passang Dorjee […]

ITANAGAR, Dec 30:In a fast-paced development, the Peoples’ Party of Arunachal (PPA) late Thursday night suspended Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein and five other party MLAs from the primary membership of the party temporarily with immediate effect for alleged anti-party activities. The five other MLAs are Jambey Tashi (Lumla), Passang Dorjee […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/ppa-suspends-khandu-dy-cm-5-mlas/

NK Sanajaoba remembered Role of State media deliberated

IMPHAL, Dec 30: Lamyanba NK Sanajaoba Memorial Observation Committee has observed the 80th birth anniversary of late Nongmeikapam Sanajaoba, the pioneer of investigative journalism in Manipur, today at Lamyanba Sanglen, Palace compound here. The commemorative function was marked by offering of floral tributes to the portrait of the journalist and observation of two minutes’ silence. […]

IMPHAL, Dec 30: Lamyanba NK Sanajaoba Memorial Observation Committee has observed the 80th birth anniversary of late Nongmeikapam Sanajaoba, the pioneer of investigative journalism in Manipur, today at Lamyanba Sanglen, Palace compound here. The commemorative function was marked by offering of floral tributes to the portrait of the journalist and observation of two minutes’ silence. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/12/nk-sanajaoba-remembered-role-of-state-media-deliberated/