MU Inter College Kabaddi begins

THOUBAL, Aug 10: MU Inter College Kabaddi Tournament 2016-17 (mens and women) began today at Indoor Jubilee Stadium, Thoubal College, Thoubal.
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THOUBAL, Aug 10: MU Inter College Kabaddi Tournament 2016-17 (mens and women) began today at Indoor Jubilee Stadium, Thoubal College, Thoubal.

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IW 1st Div

IMPHAL, Aug 10: The 23rd L Sangita Devi Memorial 1st Div football league will commence from Aug 16 under the aegis of Imphal West District Football Association.
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IMPHAL, Aug 10: The 23rd L Sangita Devi Memorial 1st Div football league will commence from Aug 16 under the aegis of Imphal West District Football Association.

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SLYO, SWYC win in Tbl district 1st Div

IMPHAL, Aug 10: SLYO, Tekcham and SWYC, Charangpat defeated their respective opponents in group A league matches of the ongoing 1st Division Thoubal Football League Tournament 2016, organised by the District Football Association (DFA), Thoubal today at…

IMPHAL, Aug 10: SLYO, Tekcham and SWYC, Charangpat defeated their respective opponents in group A league matches of the ongoing 1st Division Thoubal Football League Tournament 2016, organised by the District Football Association (DFA), Thoubal today at Thoubal Charangpat Mayai Leikai.

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Invitation for awards

IMPHAL, Aug 10: Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India is inviting application from eligible sportspersons for Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards.
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IMPHAL, Aug 10: Ministry of Home Affairs, Govt of India is inviting application from eligible sportspersons for Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awards.

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MU Inter-College Badminton

IMPHAL, Aug 10: Final matches of the RK Brojendro Singh Memorial MU Inter-College badminton (men and women) tournament 2016-17 organised by Manipur College under the aegis of Manipur University Sports Committee will be held tomorrow at Manipur College…

IMPHAL, Aug 10: Final matches of the RK Brojendro Singh Memorial MU Inter-College badminton (men and women) tournament 2016-17 organised by Manipur College under the aegis of Manipur University Sports Committee will be held tomorrow at Manipur College Indoor Hall.

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Trial selections

IMPHAL, Aug 10: Eligible sub-junior and cadet fencers of Manipur Fencing Association (MFA) are informed that a trial selection will be held on Aug 13 and 14 at Khuman Lampak for participation in the XVIII sub-junior and XIII Cadet National Fencing Cham…

IMPHAL, Aug 10: Eligible sub-junior and cadet fencers of Manipur Fencing Association (MFA) are informed that a trial selection will be held on Aug 13 and 14 at Khuman Lampak for participation in the XVIII sub-junior and XIII Cadet National Fencing Championship to be held at Gwalior, MP from Oct 8-11. Eligible fencers and coaches of MFA are informed to report to the office of MFA, Khuman Lampak at 6 am of Aug 13.

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Kakching Super Division KPSC, SAO register wins

IMPHAL, Aug 10: Kakching Popular Sporting Club (KPSC) and Sena Athletes’ Organisation (SAO), Kakching registered wins 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. KPSC drubbed Social Welfare Club (SWC), Waikhong by a convincing margin of four […]

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IMPHAL, Aug 10: Kakching Popular Sporting Club (KPSC) and Sena Athletes’ Organisation (SAO), Kakching registered wins 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. KPSC drubbed Social Welfare Club (SWC), Waikhong by a convincing margin of four […]

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Sharmila ends fast – what next ?

On 26 July, 2016 Irom Sharmila, the Iron Lady of Manipur announced in the District Court premises that she would end her 16-year-old fast on 9 August, contest the ensuing Manipur Legislative Assembly election in 2017 to sustain her campaign for repealing the Armed Forces Special Power Act-1958 in a different way and get married.

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On 26 July, 2016 Irom Sharmila, the Iron Lady of Manipur announced in the District Court premises that she would end her 16-year-old fast on 9 August, contest the ensuing Manipur Legislative Assembly election in 2017 to sustain her campaign for repealing the Armed Forces Special Power Act-1958 in a different way and get married.

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Rice for National Food Security Act

On 21 May 2016 Minister of CAF & PD asked all the Fair Price Shop agents to deposit money and collect rice for distribution to the public. On 26 May 2016 NFSA rice finds way to open markets, wrote The Sangai Express. Dr Nimaichand Luwang, ex-Minister shouted at the top of his voice on 7 June, from MPP office that, from Imphal East district, one MLA swindled 1433 quintals of rice amounting to Rs 34 lakh and another MLA swindled 1150 quintals of rice amounting to Rs 27 lakh approx.

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On 21 May 2016 Minister of CAF & PD asked all the Fair Price Shop agents to deposit money and collect rice for distribution to the public. On 26 May 2016 NFSA rice finds way to open markets, wrote The Sangai Express. Dr Nimaichand Luwang, ex-Minister shouted at the top of his voice on 7 June, from MPP office that, from Imphal East district, one MLA swindled 1433 quintals of rice amounting to Rs 34 lakh and another MLA swindled 1150 quintals of rice amounting to Rs 27 lakh approx.

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Blockade threatened

The All Manipur Written Test Successful Candidate of Police Constable, Male, 2013 has threatened to impose an economic blockade on all National Highways of the State from midnight of Aug 16 till midnight of Aug 23 if the State Govt fails to declare the…

The All Manipur Written Test Successful Candidate of Police Constable, Male, 2013 has threatened to impose an economic blockade on all National Highways of the State from midnight of Aug 16 till midnight of Aug 23 if the State Govt fails to declare the result of the viva voce held in 2013 by Aug 15.

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Trade Union body

Co-ordinating Body of Trade Unions, Manipur observed the Quit India Day on Aug 9 at the office of the Manipur Electricity Employees’ Union, Keishampat power house. The Union also made an appeal to all employees and employees’ unions in the State to support the all India general strike on September 2.

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Co-ordinating Body of Trade Unions, Manipur observed the Quit India Day on Aug 9 at the office of the Manipur Electricity Employees’ Union, Keishampat power house. The Union also made an appeal to all employees and employees’ unions in the State to support the all India general strike on September 2.

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NEFIS calls

North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) has called upon all democratic forces to unleash a mass movement against AFSPA and asserted that the end of Sharmila’s epic fast does not relieve Indian State of its duty to repeal AFSPA.

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North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) has called upon all democratic forces to unleash a mass movement against AFSPA and asserted that the end of Sharmila’s epic fast does not relieve Indian State of its duty to repeal AFSPA.

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Health camp

ATSUM and ICHAM today organised a mega health camp at Tuilaphai, Churachandpur district in association with MSRAM and MC&DA where around 500 people coming from 35 villages were examined free of cost.

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ATSUM and ICHAM today organised a mega health camp at Tuilaphai, Churachandpur district in association with MSRAM and MC&DA where around 500 people coming from 35 villages were examined free of cost.

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After President rejects Protection of Manipur People Bill… State Govt finalises Draft Bill, seeks public opinion

IMPHAL, Aug 10 : With the President rejecting the Protection of Manipur People Bill (PMP), which was passed by the State Assembly on August 31 last year, the State Government has finalised the draft of a new Bill in place of the rejected Bill and has sought the opinion of the people.

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IMPHAL, Aug 10 : With the President rejecting the Protection of Manipur People Bill (PMP), which was passed by the State Assembly on August 31 last year, the State Government has finalised the draft of a new Bill in place of the rejected Bill and has sought the opinion of the people.

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Rio 2016 Bombayla Devi makes way to pre-quarters

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 10: Experienced Indian archer Laishram Bombayla Devi advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the women’s individual recurve competition after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lin Shih-Chia at the Rio Olympics here on Wednesday. Playing in her third Olympics, the 31-year-old from Manipur, who finished 24th in the ranking round, dished out a dominating show to get the better off Lin 6-2, in the 1/16 elimination here.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 10: Experienced Indian archer Laishram Bombayla Devi advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the women’s individual recurve competition after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lin Shih-Chia at the Rio Olympics here on Wednesday. Playing in her third Olympics, the 31-year-old from Manipur, who finished 24th in the ranking round, dished out a dominating show to get the better off Lin 6-2, in the 1/16 elimination here.

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Girl hurt in IED blast, another blast at MU

IMPHAL, Aug 10: Whereas a girl sustained injuries when an IED exploded near Maphou Dam this morning, another IED exploded near the main gate of Manipur University this afternoon.
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IMPHAL, Aug 10: Whereas a girl sustained injuries when an IED exploded near Maphou Dam this morning, another IED exploded near the main gate of Manipur University this afternoon.

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Bodies threaten shut down

IMPHAL, Aug 10: Mapithel Dam Affected Ching Tam Organization (MDACTO) and Joint Redressal Council (JRC), Manipur have threatened to resort to a total shut down at all the hill district headquarters, National Highways and State Highways if the State Go…

IMPHAL, Aug 10: Mapithel Dam Affected Ching Tam Organization (MDACTO) and Joint Redressal Council (JRC), Manipur have threatened to resort to a total shut down at all the hill district headquarters, National Highways and State Highways if the State Government fails to respond positively to their demands within 15 working days.

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OMTF reviews ‘boycott’ decision

SENAPATI, Aug 10 : The Outer Manipur Tribals Forum (OMTF) has reviewed its earlier decision of ‘abstaining’ from participation in Independence Day celebration following a request from the Governor of Manipur.

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SENAPATI, Aug 10 : The Outer Manipur Tribals Forum (OMTF) has reviewed its earlier decision of ‘abstaining’ from participation in Independence Day celebration following a request from the Governor of Manipur.

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KSO calls for urgent protection of Mini-Secretariat

Ccpur, Aug 10: KSO Chuarchandpur has today urged the State Government to take up steps to protect the Mini-Secretariat building from mudslide triggered by Tuibuong rivulet, reports our correspondent.
Conducting a spot inspection today, KSO leaders said if the State Government delays the process of protecting the area, any substantial rainfall from now will risk the structure’s stability.

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Ccpur, Aug 10: KSO Chuarchandpur has today urged the State Government to take up steps to protect the Mini-Secretariat building from mudslide triggered by Tuibuong rivulet, reports our correspondent.
Conducting a spot inspection today, KSO leaders said if the State Government delays the process of protecting the area, any substantial rainfall from now will risk the structure’s stability.

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SSPP urges Centre for mass JE vaccination

Ccpur, Aug 10: The Siamsinpawlpi (SSPP) has taken the cases of JE outbreak in the district to the Union Health Minister and urged for the Centre’s approval to conduct adult vaccination to effectively control the outbreak which has so far claimed the lives of ‘five’ persons.

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Ccpur, Aug 10: The Siamsinpawlpi (SSPP) has taken the cases of JE outbreak in the district to the Union Health Minister and urged for the Centre’s approval to conduct adult vaccination to effectively control the outbreak which has so far claimed the lives of ‘five’ persons.

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