Indefinite bandh in Nagaland from today

With Chief Minister TR Zeliang refusing to step down, tribal organisations in Nagaland have announced fresh round of agitation Source The Sangai Express ET Bureau

With Chief Minister TR Zeliang refusing to step down, tribal organisations in Nagaland have announced fresh round of agitation Source The Sangai Express ET Bureau

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Folk dance festival kicks off

A festival of folk dance of Manipur was launched today which was organised by Phouoibi Natya Institute of Khurai Thangjam Leikai under the aegis of ministry of culture Source IT News Courtesy Pothashang

A festival of folk dance of Manipur was launched today which was organised by Phouoibi Natya Institute of Khurai Thangjam Leikai under the aegis of ministry of culture Source IT News Courtesy Pothashang

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BJP dismisses Sharmila’s claim

Reacting to reports published in some sections of the media that People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance PRJA candidate Irom Sharmila who is known for her epoch making fast against AFSPA was offered Rs 36 crore to campaign for BJP and contest the en…

Reacting to reports published in some sections of the media that People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance PRJA candidate Irom Sharmila who is known for her epoch making fast against AFSPA was offered Rs 36 crore to campaign for BJP and contest the ensuing election on their ticket, BJP Manipur Pradesh general secretary Th Biswajit has dismissed the same report as a blatant lie aimed at projecting BJP in the wrong light ahead of the State Assembly election Source The Sangai Express

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Manipur Maoist says they will not take monetary assistance from any candidate

Armed rebel group Maoist Communist Party, Manipur today said that the outfit will not take any financial help from candidates of any political parties Source IT News

Armed rebel group Maoist Communist Party, Manipur today said that the outfit will not take any financial help from candidates of any political parties Source IT News

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Security meet

2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under the aegis of HQs IGAR South conducted a ‘Security Meet’ at Upper Khoripok in Ukhrul district on February 11 Source The Sangai Express

2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector under the aegis of HQs IGAR South conducted a ‘Security Meet’ at Upper Khoripok in Ukhrul district on February 11 Source The Sangai Express

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UKLF top functionary held with ammunitions at Imphal Airport

A top functionary of UKLF, identified as Thangboi Haokip Jacob Thadou S O Seijamang Haokip of Pheijang village of Chandel district was apprehended today at Imphal Tulihal Airport after CISF posted at the airport detected 4 live round of 9 MM pistol a…

A top functionary of UKLF, identified as Thangboi Haokip Jacob Thadou S O Seijamang Haokip of Pheijang village of Chandel district was apprehended today at Imphal Tulihal Airport after CISF posted at the airport detected 4 live round of 9 MM pistol at around 11 Source IT News

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Many hail AMUCO’s peace efforts on 24th foundation day

Many civil society organisations, based in the hills and valley of Manipur, have hailed the relentless efforts of the All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation AMUCO to bring peaceful solutions to different issues that crop up in the State from time to …

Many civil society organisations, based in the hills and valley of Manipur, have hailed the relentless efforts of the All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation AMUCO to bring peaceful solutions to different issues that crop up in the State from time to time Source The Sangai Express

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NSCNIM sets to open fresh battalion in Manipur’s soil

Even though the cease fire ensuing between the NSCN IM and the government of India has not been officially extended to the state of Manipur, the rebel group today opens a new battalion of the group at Kangkum Village in Kasom Khulen Sub Division today …

Even though the cease fire ensuing between the NSCN IM and the government of India has not been officially extended to the state of Manipur, the rebel group today opens a new battalion of the group at Kangkum Village in Kasom Khulen Sub Division today Source IT News

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Blockade could impact Naga peace talks Ravi

The Prime Minister’s envoy for the Naga peace talks, RN Ravi on Saturday said that ongoing economic blockade in poll bound Manipur may have an impact on the peace talks Source The Sangai Express Courtesy The Asian Age

The Prime Minister’s envoy for the Naga peace talks, RN Ravi on Saturday said that ongoing economic blockade in poll bound Manipur may have an impact on the peace talks Source The Sangai Express Courtesy The Asian Age

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Former Congress Minister Phunzathang officially joins NPP

Former Congress Minister Phunzathang Tonsing, whose name has been included in the list of congress candidate for fighting the election in the upcoming 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly today officially, joined the National Peoples’ Party Source IT N…

Former Congress Minister Phunzathang Tonsing, whose name has been included in the list of congress candidate for fighting the election in the upcoming 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly today officially, joined the National Peoples’ Party Source IT News

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‘No bandh if BJP comes to power’

BJP Naoriya Pakhang Lakpa Mandal organised a one day political conference at Lourem Leikai Lampak under Naoriya Pakhanglakpa A C today Source The Sangai Express

BJP Naoriya Pakhang Lakpa Mandal organised a one day political conference at Lourem Leikai Lampak under Naoriya Pakhanglakpa A C today Source The Sangai Express

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BJP and Congress likely to have straight fight in Singjamei AC

A day after BJP ticket seeker Oinam Romen of Singjamei Assembly Constituency had announced his decision to support the BJP candidate after he was denied party ticket, another BJP ticket seeker, who had lately joined NPP, Nangbam Robert today said that …

A day after BJP ticket seeker Oinam Romen of Singjamei Assembly Constituency had announced his decision to support the BJP candidate after he was denied party ticket, another BJP ticket seeker, who had lately joined NPP, Nangbam Robert today said that he too will not contest the election this time clearing the way for both Congress candidate I Hemochandra and BJP Candidate Yumnam Khemchand to have a straight fight in the constituency Source IT News

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2nd Division Football League NEROCA edge past HFC by solitary goal

IMPHAL, Feb 12 : NEROCA FC edged past Hindustan FC by a solitary goal in the ongoing 2nd Division Football League underway under the aegis of All India Football Federation.

IMPHAL, Feb 12 : NEROCA FC edged past Hindustan FC by a solitary goal in the ongoing 2nd Division Football League underway under the aegis of All India Football Federation.

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Herojit Waribam Gold Cup SYUC, KHSC notch up wins

IMPHAL, Feb 12 : Huge wins marked the day in the ongoing 4th Herojit Waribam U-14 Gold Cup at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium today.

IMPHAL, Feb 12 : Huge wins marked the day in the ongoing 4th Herojit Waribam U-14 Gold Cup at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium today.

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Banning UNC not the answer Half baked measures

Highway blockade is illegal. This has been ruled by the Supreme Court of India. No two ways about it. The Central Government too had asked the State Government to employ all necessary measures to ensure the smooth flow of goods laden vehicles along the…

Highway blockade is illegal. This has been ruled by the Supreme Court of India. No two ways about it. The Central Government too had asked the State Government to employ all necessary measures to ensure the smooth flow of goods laden vehicles along the National Highways in the face of the more than 100 days economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC).

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Open letter to Governor Najma Heptulla

Madam Governor,
I have been privileged to have interacted with two former Governors of Manipur, Shri Ved Marwah and Dr. S. S. Sidhu (both have studied in the same college where I also studied) in New Delhi. Shri Ved Marwah gave me a trophy of being th…

Madam Governor,
I have been privileged to have interacted with two former Governors of Manipur, Shri Ved Marwah and Dr. S. S. Sidhu (both have studied in the same college where I also studied) in New Delhi. Shri Ved Marwah gave me a trophy of being the best cadet, in academic, during my school days at Sainik School Imphal.

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