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Manipur quake victims warn of returning ‘pittance’ of relief – Business Standard

Manipur quake victims warn of returning ‘pittance’ of relief
Business Standard
Alleging malpractices and corruption in giving relief, some victims of January 4 earthquake in Manipur have threatened to return to the state government what they called the “pittance” given to them as compensation. Haobijam Kulachandra of Yumnam …

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Manipur quake victims warn of returning 'pittance' of relief
Business Standard
Alleging malpractices and corruption in giving relief, some victims of January 4 earthquake in Manipur have threatened to return to the state government what they called the "pittance" given to them as compensation. Haobijam Kulachandra of Yumnam …

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Bailey bridge collapses in Manipur, no one hurt – The Statesman

Bailey bridge collapses in Manipur, no one hurtThe StatesmanA bailey bridge being constructed in Imphal West district of Manipur collapsed on Thursday night, but no one was hurt, officials said on Friday. The bridge was meant to connect the Sekmai and …

Bailey bridge collapses in Manipur, no one hurt
The Statesman
A bailey bridge being constructed in Imphal West district of Manipur collapsed on Thursday night, but no one was hurt, officials said on Friday. The bridge was meant to connect the Sekmai and Khurkhul villages. The work on the Rs.1.98 crore project …

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AMSU opposes ST demand

IMPHAL, Apr 28: All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has said that it is not right to demand ST status by Meetei/Meitei community. In a statement, AMSU said that it was wrong on the part of British writers to categorise Meiteis as tribal. The notion was right when Meiteis were dwelling in the hills. However, Meities

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/04/amsu-opposes-st-demand/

Manipur Fire Service : We serve to save – E-Pao.net

Manipur Fire Service : We serve to save
E-Pao.net
Imphal, April 28 2016: The Manipur Fire Service Department has been rendering its service under the motto “We Serve to Save” to the people of Manipur saving precious lives and properties worth several crores of rupees from the clutch of fires and other …

Manipur Fire Service : We serve to save
E-Pao.net
Imphal, April 28 2016: The Manipur Fire Service Department has been rendering its service under the motto "We Serve to Save" to the people of Manipur saving precious lives and properties worth several crores of rupees from the clutch of fires and other …

Mankind’s irresponsibility or nature’s fury?

These are unusual and unprecedented at least in the context of Manipur. Hailstones which weighed more than half a Kilogram hit many parts of the State, particularly the southern districts of Chandel and Churachandpur. Although no severe human casualty …

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/04/mankinds-irresponsibility-or-natures-fury/

Rich tributes paid to 1891 war heroes

IMPHAL, Apr 23: To commemorate the supreme sacrifice made by 1891 Khongjom war martyrs, the State Govt today observed Khongjom Day with a solemn function at Khebaching in Thoubal district. Offering gun salute by a contingent of 1st MR and offering of h…

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/04/rich-tributes-paid-to-1891-war-heroes/

Kangathei village to Rajya Sabha Mary Kom : Boxer to MP

From the jhum fields of Kangathei village in Churachandpur district to now being a member of the Rajya Sabha, the journey of Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom has indeed been remarkable. This is not a history of her childhood but just a mention of how her j…

Aryans announces 100 scholarships for NE students

IMPHAL, Apr 27: Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh today announced 100 fresh scholarships for the students of North East. The scholarship was launched today during a function organised by Aryans Group at Manipur Press Club. Former Governor of Arunach…

Repeal AFSPA from North East call rings out in LS

New Delhi, Apr 27 : A demand was made in the Lok Sabha today for repeal of the “draconian” Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in the North East, with a few members saying it was the biggest deterrent in integrating the youth of the region with India. Participating in a discussion on the Demands

Manipur: First Lady Padma Shri Recipient passes away – thenortheasttoday.com

thenortheasttoday.comManipur: First Lady Padma Shri Recipient passes awaythenortheasttoday.comIMPHAL: Manipuri first woman Padmashree award recipient, Mrs Lhingjaneng Gangte wife of former director of Education, government of Manipur, (L) Dr TS Gangte …

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Manipur: First Lady Padma Shri Recipient passes away
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IMPHAL: Manipuri first woman Padmashree award recipient, Mrs Lhingjaneng Gangte wife of former director of Education, government of Manipur, (L) Dr TS Gangte passed away in Dimapur, Nagaland. She left behind her three children out of four, with …

KSO Condemns Change in Manipur University’s Reservation Quota – NorthEast Today

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KSO Condemns Change in Manipur University’s Reservation Quota
NorthEast Today
Kuki Students’ Organization (KSO-GHQs) of Manipur condemned the recent resolutions of the Dean’s Committee of Manipur University which allegedly called for a change in the reservation quota in the university and warned that it will not condone any move …

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KSO Condemns Change in Manipur University's Reservation Quota
NorthEast Today
Kuki Students' Organization (KSO-GHQs) of Manipur condemned the recent resolutions of the Dean's Committee of Manipur University which allegedly called for a change in the reservation quota in the university and warned that it will not condone any move …

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Manipur: War memorial plaque goes missing – thenortheasttoday.com

thenortheasttoday.comManipur: War memorial plaque goes missingthenortheasttoday.comDays after President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 1981 Anglo- Manipur war memorial in Thoubal district, the inaugural memorial stone inscription has gone missing. A …

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Manipur: War memorial plaque goes missing
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Days after President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 1981 Anglo- Manipur war memorial in Thoubal district, the inaugural memorial stone inscription has gone missing. A case has been lodged by the Khongjom War Memorial Trust with the police to …

Manipur: JAC Extends NH Bandh: PFI, AMMOCOC Condoles Death – NorthEast Today

NorthEast TodayManipur: JAC Extends NH Bandh: PFI, AMMOCOC Condoles DeathNorthEast TodayThe Joint Action Committee (JAC) constituted against the death of Sagolsem Prashanta of Kakwa Nameirakpam Leikai in Manipur has decided to indefinitely continue the…

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Manipur: JAC Extends NH Bandh: PFI, AMMOCOC Condoles Death
NorthEast Today
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) constituted against the death of Sagolsem Prashanta of Kakwa Nameirakpam Leikai in Manipur has decided to indefinitely continue their bandh on NH-2 between Singjamei and Lilong bridge. In a statement, the JAC said …

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36 hour bandh called

IMPHAL, Apr 27: The JAC formed in connection with the alleged killing of B Pittaranjan alias Korabin whose body was recovered in a partially decomposed manner has called a 36 hour State-wide bandh starting 6am of April 28. Meanwhile, the JAC also submi…

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/04/36-hour-bandh-called/

Electricity a far cry in Langkhongching Maring village

By Jimmy Leivon IMPHAL, April 26: When electricity has become the most important element of the modern world today without which nothing Langkhongching Maring village continues to reel in the dark with no power supply since existence. Situated about 12…

Indefinite bandh against hit & run case paralyses Yairipok

IMPHAL, APRIL 27: The indefinite bandh clamped in Yairipok area, Thoubal district from this morning by the JAC Against the Hit and Run Case of Late Oinam Kunjamani has greatly affected normal life in the area. Speaking to media persons, convener of the…

Coach Ibomcha refutes allegations, says showroom owner hiding the truth

IMPHAL, April 27: Boxing coach Leisangthem Ibomcha Singh has clarified that the car Punto Evo he had reportedly vandalised on April 26 inside the workshop of Roshika Auto World is his own car and not the workshop’s. Reacting to a report about the incident, he said he had never pointed a gun at the proprietor

ADC members demand immediate review of Kangvai sub division naming

IMPHAL, April 27: Two ADC members of Churachandpur has demand the Chief Minister to immediately review the setting up of Kangvai Sub-division. A joint released issued by Khousabung DCC member Seilenmang Khongsai and Leimata DCC member Dmmang Haokip said the decision of the State government is unacceptable. It further said “As members of ADC Churachandpur

Okendro assures equal share of schemes for hills and valley

IMPHAL, April 27: Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister Moirangthem Okendro has assured equal sharing of schemes under his department in both hills and valley districts. The minister was speaking during his reception function organised by the Manipur State Panchayat Parishad at the auditorium of the Manipur Film Development Corporation. Okendro said with equal sharing

Tata Magic, Winger drivers demand feasible parking

IMPHAL, April 27: The Tiddim Line Tata Magic and Winger Joint Co-ordinating Committee today staged a sit in protest at Imoinu Keithel at Keinou under Bishnupur district demanding a feasible parking lot for them in the Wahengbam Leikai Lairembi area. Th…