Manipur News

IMPHAL, January 12: Manipur University today observed Swami Vivekananda’s Birth Anniversary at its Court Hall, A-Block. The function was organized by Manipur University National Service Scheme (NSS Cell) as a part of National Youth Day and NSS Youth Month. Swami Ishanathananda, Principal, RamaKrishna Mission School, Imphal and Prof E Bijoykumar Singh, Dean, School of Scoial

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IMPHAL, January 12: The body of 19 year old Hoirongbam Sudesh, son of Sobha Athokpam Awang Leikai, who had gone missing after a Maruti 800 car he was travelling in accidentally plunged into a pond situated inside the premises of Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh’s residence at Thoubal Athokpam Leikai, has been fished out today.

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IMPHAL, January 12: The Imphal East district police commando reportedly arrested two active member of KCP (Noyon) faction on January 9 from Soibam Leikai area, Imphal East district. A statement issued by the PRO Manipur Police, stated that the militant cadres were arrested during search operation. They have been identified as Yengkokpam Ranja Singh alias

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IMPHAL, January 12: The recent earthquake has silenced the Congress from bragging about all its achievement in the past 14 years of its rule, BJP Manipur president Th Chaoba said today. He was speaking at the 26th foundation day celebration of Social Welfare Club Ishok Maning Leikai today. The recent earthquake, Chaoba said is the

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IMPHAL, Jan 12: All branches of State Bank of India and United Bank of India were non operational for more than three hours today owing to a line malfunction on the Dimapur stretch today. According to a branch manager of the one of the SBI branches, the inconvenience created much commotion as services to customers

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IMPHAL, Jan 12: The All Manipur Working Journalists has submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Chief Minister requesting “necessary action against M Dujon for attempted murder of four journalists on the night of January 11.” According to the memorandum, the AMWJU and the editors of the State are seriously concerned at the extreme criminal action

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/01/amwju-demands-action-against-accused-and-police-personnel-who-remained-mute/

IMPHAL, January 12: All Manipur Petroleum Tankers Drivers’ Union (AMPTDU) has sought the State government to declare the Drivers’ Day which falls on January 14 as general holiday. The Drivers’ Day has been observed in remembrance of those deceased drivers who sacrificed much for ensuring daily needs of the public against all odds. Addressing a

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IMPHAL, January 12: A 30-year-old arrested on charges of brutally assaulting three State journalists and the caretaker of the Manipur Press Club on January 11 night was today produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal West and remanded to police custody till January 15. The accused has been identified as Maisnam Dujon Singh, 30, son

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KANGPOKPI, January 12: People of Kangpokpi mourned the untimely demise of Dr. Mangminlen Khongsai, Jr Scientist NEIST, Jorhat who breathed his last yesterday at Kangpokpi. His mortal remains, was brought from Dimapur to his home at Thangkanphai village in Saikul. Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills organized a reception ceremony of the dead body at Kanggui Christian

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IMPHAL, January 12: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said Manipur has been subjected to violent insurgencies for decades, costing thousands of lives and impacting peace and development in the State. Speaking at the first Assam Rifles Ex-servicemen Rally today at Mantripukhri, the Chief Minister said the Assam Rifles has been involved in intense counter insurgency

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IMPHAL, January 12: BJP Nungba Mandal, Tamenglong District has pointed out that the worst affected villages are in the epicentre area which lies between Nagaching Hill and Kabui Khullen village. In a statement, the BJP Nungba Mandal said the tremor left thousands of people in shock besides rendering thousands homeless particularly in Longmai area in

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/01/bjp-nungba-mandal-bats-for-more-relief-works-in-quakestricken-tamenglong/

IMPHAL, Jan 12: Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Mohanbhai Kundariya will land at the Imphal Airport on January 13 on a three day visit to the State. During his stay in the State, the MoS will conduct several field visits in connection with the Agricultural sector and assess the implementation of

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