Reminiscence of Usharba, an unsung hero

It was a lazy mid- morning but what followed was going to boost me for a very long time. We were just having a casual conversation around the dining table during our morning meal (ayukki chak charamdai) and my father was talking about one of his cousins who died recently. That’s how I got inspired to write the following story.

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It was a lazy mid- morning but what followed was going to boost me for a very long time. We were just having a casual conversation around the dining table during our morning meal (ayukki chak charamdai) and my father was talking about one of his cousins who died recently. That’s how I got inspired to write the following story.

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An open letter to Governor V Shanmuganathan

(contd from previous issue)
But, the discourse of the interface between indigenous identity and Aryan identity within the state of Manipur continues to persist. Here is an example, however uncritical it may sound, of how the illogical idea of Aryan ori…

(contd from previous issue)
But, the discourse of the interface between indigenous identity and Aryan identity within the state of Manipur continues to persist. Here is an example, however uncritical it may sound, of how the illogical idea of Aryan origin or cultural Aryanness of Manipuris is deliberately pushed forward:

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Deep divide over proposed Bill Refusing to see eye to eye

Four major players and at stake are the people. Two players diametrically opposite to each other while no one knows how one of the four players will respond when approached. One of the four remaining is obviously caught between the two extreme opposite…

Four major players and at stake are the people. Two players diametrically opposite to each other while no one knows how one of the four players will respond when approached. One of the four remaining is obviously caught between the two extreme opposites. Welcome to Manipur.

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House session

As decided today by the Business Advisory Committee, the 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly may be held for four days from September 2.
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As decided today by the Business Advisory Committee, the 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly may be held for four days from September 2.

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Flood victims form committee

Chandel, Aug 23: Flood Victims Demand Committee, Chandel district headquarters was constituted during a meeting held at Chandel Indoor Stadium today, reports our correspondent.
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Chandel, Aug 23: Flood Victims Demand Committee, Chandel district headquarters was constituted during a meeting held at Chandel Indoor Stadium today, reports our correspondent.

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Fire Service Dept highlights its services

Imphal, Aug 23 (DIPR) : The Manipur Fire Service Department has been rendering its services with 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 manmade and natural calamities/accidents.

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Imphal, Aug 23 (DIPR) : The Manipur Fire Service Department has been rendering its services with 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 manmade and natural calamities/accidents.

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SUK unit opened

IMPHAL Aug 23 : Students’ Union of Kangleipak has opened its Model Hr Sec School unit at a meeting held at its head office on August 22. Elangbam Spencer and Konsam Monica have been nominated as the president and secretary general of the Unit, said a s…

IMPHAL Aug 23 : Students’ Union of Kangleipak has opened its Model Hr Sec School unit at a meeting held at its head office on August 22. Elangbam Spencer and Konsam Monica have been nominated as the president and secretary general of the Unit, said a statement issued by the Union.

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S Kulla Women’s College celebrates

IMPHAL Aug 23 : The organising committee of S Kulla Women’s College, Nambol celebrated “Azadi 70-Yaad Karo Kurbani (Freedom Fortnight)” on August 23 at the college indoor hall. The function was graced by the governing body secretary S Budhachandra, Principal N Joykumar Singh, local educationist N Ibomcha Singh and HoD Sociology S Bhogendro Singh as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.

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IMPHAL Aug 23 : The organising committee of S Kulla Women’s College, Nambol celebrated “Azadi 70-Yaad Karo Kurbani (Freedom Fortnight)” on August 23 at the college indoor hall. The function was graced by the governing body secretary S Budhachandra, Principal N Joykumar Singh, local educationist N Ibomcha Singh and HoD Sociology S Bhogendro Singh as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.

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Disaster management training

IMPHAL Aug 23 : Sri Satya Sai Seva Organisation has conducted one day training programme on disaster management at HQs/109 Bn CRPF Mongsangei on August 22 as part of disaster response capacity of CRPF personnel in tackling post disaster situations.
Th…

IMPHAL Aug 23 : Sri Satya Sai Seva Organisation has conducted one day training programme on disaster management at HQs/109 Bn CRPF Mongsangei on August 22 as part of disaster response capacity of CRPF personnel in tackling post disaster situations.

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science competition

IMPHAL Aug 23: Rinda Publications, Rinda Library and Preservation Foundation, Manipur, Sagolband Khamnam Leirak will be organising the 1st State Level Science Competition for class X students on the theme “Understanding science and scientific progress for better life system” on September 11.
Registration forms are available at Boby photo studio, Sagolband Khamnam Bazar ; Siroi paper mart, Kwaikeithel Bazar and IAMIT, Kakching and the last date for form submission is August 29, said a statement issued by the Foundation.

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IMPHAL Aug 23: Rinda Publications, Rinda Library and Preservation Foundation, Manipur, Sagolband Khamnam Leirak will be organising the 1st State Level Science Competition for class X students on the theme “Understanding science and scientific progress for better life system” on September 11.
Registration forms are available at Boby photo studio, Sagolband Khamnam Bazar ; Siroi paper mart, Kwaikeithel Bazar and IAMIT, Kakching and the last date for form submission is August 29, said a statement issued by the Foundation.

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AR apprehends

IMPHAL Aug 23 : The 12 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQs IGAR (South) while checking vehicles on NH-102 at Khudengthabi, Chandel district on August 21 apprehended a smuggler carrying illegal forest products in a Maruti van comprising …

IMPHAL Aug 23 : The 12 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector AR under the aegis of HQs IGAR (South) while checking vehicles on NH-102 at Khudengthabi, Chandel district on August 21 apprehended a smuggler carrying illegal forest products in a Maruti van comprising of 21.238 kg of Sandalwood stuffed inside 13 bags of crude rubber.

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General strike in Jiribam

IMPHAL Aug 23 : The 24 hours general strike called by All Manipur Written Test Successful Candidate of Manipur Police Constable 2013 has affected normal life in Jiribam. More than 130 loaded trucks are still stranded due to the economic blockade called…

IMPHAL Aug 23 : The 24 hours general strike called by All Manipur Written Test Successful Candidate of Manipur Police Constable 2013 has affected normal life in Jiribam. More than 130 loaded trucks are still stranded due to the economic blockade called earlier by the organisation. Meira Paibi associations and guardians of the candidates have also expressed their support to the indefinite general strike called by the organisation from midnight today.

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Medical Camp

IMPHAL Aug 23 : The 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQs IGAR (South) conducted a free medical camp at Konaitong village on August 21.
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IMPHAL Aug 23 : The 2 Assam Rifles of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of HQs IGAR (South) conducted a free medical camp at Konaitong village on August 21.

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Training programme

IMPHAL Aug 23 : Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Manipur State Branch has conducted two days training programme for Junior Red Cross (JRC)/ Youth Red Cross (YRC) Counsellors/Programme Officers on August 21 and 22 at the conference hall of the Society a…

IMPHAL Aug 23 : Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), Manipur State Branch has conducted two days training programme for Junior Red Cross (JRC)/ Youth Red Cross (YRC) Counsellors/Programme Officers on August 21 and 22 at the conference hall of the Society at MG Avenue.

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Relay hunger strike

IMPHAL, Aug 23 : United Women Development Organisation, Bishnupur, joined STDC’s relay hunger strike demanding ST status for Meetei/Meitei today.
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IMPHAL, Aug 23 : United Women Development Organisation, Bishnupur, joined STDC’s relay hunger strike demanding ST status for Meetei/Meitei today.

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Constable recruitment candidates injured in police action in Manipur – Nagaland Post


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Over 10 members of agitating All Manipur Written Test Successful Candidates of Manipur Police Constable Male 2013 (AMWTSCMPCM 2013) Tuesday sustained injuries in police action to disperse them while attempting to proceed towards chief minister’s …
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Constable recruitment candidates injured in police action in Manipur
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Over 10 members of agitating All Manipur Written Test Successful Candidates of Manipur Police Constable Male 2013 (AMWTSCMPCM 2013) Tuesday sustained injuries in police action to disperse them while attempting to proceed towards chief minister's …
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Manipur tribals to observe unity day on August 31 – Nagaland Post

Manipur tribals to observe unity day on August 31
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A Manipur activist group will observe “Tribal Unity Day” on August 31 to remember nine people who were killed in early September last year — and have not been buried as yet — in violent protests against three controversial laws that allegedly …

Manipur tribals to observe unity day on August 31
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A Manipur activist group will observe “Tribal Unity Day” on August 31 to remember nine people who were killed in early September last year — and have not been buried as yet — in violent protests against three controversial laws that allegedly …

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Face of activism Irom Sharmila faces identity crisis in Manipur

Source: Hindustan Times She may be India’s best-known rights activist with millions of followers across the world but back home in Manipur, Irom Sharmila has no legal identification document. The 44-year-old broke a 16-year fast earlier this month, saying she would fight elections to continue her campaign against a controversial law shielding Army personnel from […]

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Source: Hindustan Times She may be India’s best-known rights activist with millions of followers across the world but back home in Manipur, Irom Sharmila has no legal identification document. The 44-year-old broke a 16-year fast earlier this month, saying she would fight elections to continue her campaign against a controversial law shielding Army personnel from […]

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Manipur Tribal Unity Day on August 31

Source: The Statesman Tribals in Manipur have been asked to observe August 31 as unity day in remembrance of the nine tribal youths who were killed in a protest against three “anti-tribal” bills passed by the state government. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against Anti- Tribal Bills and the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum (OMTF) on Tuesday announced to observe “Tribal Unity Day” […]

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Source: The Statesman Tribals in Manipur have been asked to observe August 31 as unity day in remembrance of the nine tribal youths who were killed in a protest against three “anti-tribal” bills passed by the state government. The Joint Action Committee (JAC) against Anti- Tribal Bills and the Outer Manipur Tribals’ Forum (OMTF) on Tuesday announced to observe “Tribal Unity Day” […]

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Demography Watch: How Northeast India Was Christianised In The Last 100 Years

Source: Swarajyamag Northeast India forms a major region of Christian concentration in India today. Of the 2.78 crore Christians counted in 2011, 78 lakh are in the northeast (including Assam). This is the largest concentration of Christians in India after the coastal region stretching from southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala to coastal Karnataka, Goa and […]

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Source: Swarajyamag Northeast India forms a major region of Christian concentration in India today. Of the 2.78 crore Christians counted in 2011, 78 lakh are in the northeast (including Assam). This is the largest concentration of Christians in India after the coastal region stretching from southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala to coastal Karnataka, Goa and […]

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