Keishamthong Cong workers set to resign

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Aggrieved by the manner the party ticket was allotted, office bearers and members of Keishamthong BCC have resigned from the party.

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Aggrieved by the manner the party ticket was allotted, office bearers and members of Keishamthong BCC have resigned from the party.

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BJP may announce CM candidate : Chaoba

IMPHAL, Feb 7: BJP State election management commi-ttee convenor Th Chaoba has hinted that the party may soon announce its Chief Ministerial candidate for the State.

IMPHAL, Feb 7: BJP State election management commi-ttee convenor Th Chaoba has hinted that the party may soon announce its Chief Ministerial candidate for the State.

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Notification for first phase polls issued

IMPHAL, Feb 7: The Election Commission on Tuesday issued notification for the first phase of Manipur polls which will cover a total of 38 Assembly Constituencies.
The last date of filing nomination is February 14 and withdrawal of nomination is Februar…

IMPHAL, Feb 7: The Election Commission on Tuesday issued notification for the first phase of Manipur polls which will cover a total of 38 Assembly Constituencies.
The last date of filing nomination is February 14 and withdrawal of nomination is February 18.

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12 hours total shutdown complete at Ukhrul Election training jeopardised

Ukhrul, Feb 7 : The Tangkhul Naga Long, under the aegis of the United Naga Council, today imposed a lightning 12 hour total shut down in Ukhrul town to prohibit presiding officers from attending the day long election training programme scheduled to be …

Ukhrul, Feb 7 : The Tangkhul Naga Long, under the aegis of the United Naga Council, today imposed a lightning 12 hour total shut down in Ukhrul town to prohibit presiding officers from attending the day long election training programme scheduled to be held at Town Hall, Phungreitang, Ukhrul.

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chouba joins MNDF

Former MPCC vice-president Sagolsem Achouba who recently quit Congress party will contest the upcoming election in Wangoi AC on MNDF ticket.

Former MPCC vice-president Sagolsem Achouba who recently quit Congress party will contest the upcoming election in Wangoi AC on MNDF ticket.

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State Govt reminds UNC of pact inked at Delhi

IMPHAL, Feb 7 : Taking due note of the decision of the United Naga Council to continue with the economic blockade, the Home Department of the State Government today stated that this is despite the joint agreement signed on February 3 at New Delhi to th…

IMPHAL, Feb 7 : Taking due note of the decision of the United Naga Council to continue with the economic blockade, the Home Department of the State Government today stated that this is despite the joint agreement signed on February 3 at New Delhi to the understanding that another tripartite talk would be held to discuss issues related to the new districts.

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Kim Gangte castigates Cong Govt

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Newly appointed BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesperson Kim Gangte has accused the Congress Government of sowing seeds of communal hatred among different ethnic groups of Manipur thereby sharpening the hill-valley divide.

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Newly appointed BJP Manipur Pradesh spokesperson Kim Gangte has accused the Congress Government of sowing seeds of communal hatred among different ethnic groups of Manipur thereby sharpening the hill-valley divide.

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Ibomcha lambasts UNC

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Congress candidate in Keishamthong AC Laisom Ibomcha has categorically stated that the fate of Manipur should be decided by her people and the State Government, not the United Naga Council (UNC).

IMPHAL, Feb 7: Congress candidate in Keishamthong AC Laisom Ibomcha has categorically stated that the fate of Manipur should be decided by her people and the State Government, not the United Naga Council (UNC).

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NPF distributes tickets for Manipur elections – Morung Express


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NPF distributes tickets for Manipur elections
Morung Express
Rev S.K. Hockey invokes God’s blessings upon the NPF candidates during the ticket distribution ceremony. KOHIMA, February 7 (MExN): The NPF Manipur State Unit held a Party Ticket Distribution-cum-Oath Taking ceremony for the 11th Manipur Legislative …

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NPF distributes tickets for Manipur elections
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Rev S.K. Hockey invokes God's blessings upon the NPF candidates during the ticket distribution ceremony. KOHIMA, February 7 (MExN): The NPF Manipur State Unit held a Party Ticket Distribution-cum-Oath Taking ceremony for the 11th Manipur Legislative …

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LDFM announces list of 29 candidates for Manipur polls – Eastern Mirror

LDFM announces list of 29 candidates for Manipur polls
Eastern Mirror
IMPHAL, Feb. 7: The newly-floated six-party alliance – Left and Democratic Front Manipur (LDFM) also released names of 29 candidates for the ensuing 11th assembly elections today. LDFM’s move came after the ruling Congress and opposition Bharatiya …
New Manipur party names poll candidatesAssam Tribune

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LDFM announces list of 29 candidates for Manipur polls
Eastern Mirror
IMPHAL, Feb. 7: The newly-floated six-party alliance – Left and Democratic Front Manipur (LDFM) also released names of 29 candidates for the ensuing 11th assembly elections today. LDFM's move came after the ruling Congress and opposition Bharatiya …
New Manipur party names poll candidatesAssam Tribune

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Speculation on T.R. Zeliang-BJP merger deal

After Arunachal Pradesh episode, the BJP is getting ready to turn Nagaland saffron by merging the Nagaland Peoples’ Front (NPF) led by chief minister T.R. Zeliang into the party, reports The Asian Age. NPF sources in Kohima told Asian Age that the BJP central leadership had given Zeliang the go-ahead to merge his faction of […]

After Arunachal Pradesh episode, the BJP is getting ready to turn Nagaland saffron by merging the Nagaland Peoples’ Front (NPF) led by chief minister T.R. Zeliang into the party, reports The Asian Age. NPF sources in Kohima told Asian Age that the BJP central leadership had given Zeliang the go-ahead to merge his faction of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/speculation-on-t-r-zeliang-bjp-merger-deal/

Tripura school serving fake eggs to children in midday meals; gets pulled up by FSSAI

With an increase in the circulation of fake eggs in Tripura, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an alert in the state and asked the government schools to be careful while serving eggs in the midday meals. “We are giving a double thought before serving eggs to our schools  ” says […]

With an increase in the circulation of fake eggs in Tripura, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued an alert in the state and asked the government schools to be careful while serving eggs in the midday meals. “We are giving a double thought before serving eggs to our schools  ” says […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/tripura-school-serving-fake-eggs-to-children-in-midday-meals-gets-pulled-up-by-fssai/

Manipur women allege racism by private airline staff

Two women from Manipur travelling to Saint Kitts in the Caribbean islands, have alleged racism and harassment on the part of Jet Airways staff at Delhi airport. 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 […]

Two women from Manipur travelling to Saint Kitts in the Caribbean islands, have alleged racism and harassment on the part of Jet Airways staff at Delhi airport. 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 […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/02/manipur-women-allege-racism-by-private-airline-staff/

Loktak Lake

Fishers of Loktak Lake, their livelihood depends on the lake, catching fish for their living and selling it in the nearby market  and sometimes even brought to sell in the Imphal City which is already attached in the ancient history of Manipur. Photo Courtesy:

Fishers of Loktak Lake, their livelihood depends on the lake, catching fish for their living and selling it in the nearby market  and sometimes even brought to sell in the Imphal City which is already attached in the ancient history of Manipur. Photo Courtesy:

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BJP releases third list of two candidates for Manipur polls – Times of India

Times of IndiaBJP releases third list of two candidates for Manipur pollsTimes of IndiaNEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Election Commission (CEC) on Tuesday released the third list of two candidates for Manipur Legislative Assembly p…


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BJP releases third list of two candidates for Manipur polls
Times of India
NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Election Commission (CEC) on Tuesday released the third list of two candidates for Manipur Legislative Assembly polls. The list includes name of Rajen Singh who will contest from Lamseng seat and K …
Manipur Assembly election process begins today with issuance of notificationBusiness Standard
Manipur Assembly elections process begins today: BJP looks to uproot Congress after 15 yearsFinancial Express
Notification issued for polls in 38 Manipur Assembly seatsIndia.com
Web India 123 –All India Radio
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Tripartite talks to end Manipur blockade fail – WION

WIONTripartite talks to end Manipur blockade failWIONThe tripartite talks between a team from the union home ministry, Manipur government and a Naga group that is spearheading the agitation in the poll-bound state of Manipur have failed, according to P…


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Tripartite talks to end Manipur blockade fail
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The tripartite talks between a team from the union home ministry, Manipur government and a Naga group that is spearheading the agitation in the poll-bound state of Manipur have failed, according to PTI. The Centre has said that it is disappointed with

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100% penalty for cash transactions over ?3 lakh: Adhia

In a bid to check generation of black money, a steep penalty awaits those accepting cash in excess of ₹3 lakh, beginning April 1, to settle any transaction. A ban on cash transaction of more than ₹3 lakh has been proposed in the Budget for 2017-18. In an interview to PTI, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia […]

In a bid to check generation of black money, a steep penalty awaits those accepting cash in excess of ?3 lakh, beginning April 1, to settle any transaction. A ban on cash transaction of more than ?3 lakh has been proposed in the Budget for 2017-18. In an interview to PTI, Revenue Secretary Hasmukh Adhia […]

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Irom Sharmila to Contest From Manipur CM Ibobi’s Constituency

Manipur’s iron lady Irom Sharmila will contest against Manipur Chief Minister and Congress’ Okram Ibobi Singh from the Thoubal constituency in the assembly polls next month. Sharmila formed her party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) in 2016 after she broke her 16-year-long hunger strike. Sharmila came to the fore with her resistance against the […]

Manipur’s iron lady Irom Sharmila will contest against Manipur Chief Minister and Congress’ Okram Ibobi Singh from the Thoubal constituency in the assembly polls next month. Sharmila formed her party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) in 2016 after she broke her 16-year-long hunger strike. Sharmila came to the fore with her resistance against the […]

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