Meet Rakesh Meitei, the only Muay Thai martial arts master from India

Meitei is the master and promoter of Muay Thai– world’s ancient and deadliest form of martial art. Muay Thai, world’s ancient and deadliest form of combat art, was globally recognised during the twentieth century when the Muay Thai fighters defeated the renown fighters of other martial arts. The art became popular in India after Tony Jaa’s movie […]

Meitei is the master and promoter of Muay Thai– world’s ancient and deadliest form of martial art. Muay Thai, world’s ancient and deadliest form of combat art, was globally recognised during the twentieth century when the Muay Thai fighters defeated the renown fighters of other martial arts. The art became popular in India after Tony Jaa’s movie […]

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Deportation of 17 Bangladeshi immigrants from Assam postponed

The 17 were then taken back to a detention camp in Slichar, headquarters of the neighbouring Cachar district, more than 300 km away from Guwahati. Three of the 17 deportees are Hindus, believed to have been hounded out of Bangladesh. “The delay in deporting these people who illegally entered Assam over the past few years […]

The 17 were then taken back to a detention camp in Slichar, headquarters of the neighbouring Cachar district, more than 300 km away from Guwahati. Three of the 17 deportees are Hindus, believed to have been hounded out of Bangladesh. “The delay in deporting these people who illegally entered Assam over the past few years […]

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Manipur indulges in the spirit of Gaan Ngai with joy and zeal – India Today

India TodayManipur indulges in the spirit of Gaan Ngai with joy and zealIndia TodayEven amidst tension in the entire state, Manipur is now gearing up to celebrate its greatest living festival. The celebration is the greatest living festival of the Zeli…


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Manipur indulges in the spirit of Gaan Ngai with joy and zeal
India Today
Even amidst tension in the entire state, Manipur is now gearing up to celebrate its greatest living festival. The celebration is the greatest living festival of the Zeliangrong people of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland. It is the festival (Ngai) of Gaan

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Manipur students ‘denied’ entry into Taj Mahal, ASI orders inquiry

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal by CISF personnel. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal […]

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal by CISF personnel. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal […]

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India-Myanmar border trade hit by Manipur blockade

GUWAHATI: The crisis caused by the economic blockade in Manipur has affected the bilateral trade with the neighbouring Myanmar, and the concerns were echoed at a business meet here on Sunday. “The bilateral trade between Myanmar and India through Manipur has significantly dropped due to the ongoing blockade. The prevailing situation has really affected the […]

GUWAHATI: The crisis caused by the economic blockade in Manipur has affected the bilateral trade with the neighbouring Myanmar, and the concerns were echoed at a business meet here on Sunday. “The bilateral trade between Myanmar and India through Manipur has significantly dropped due to the ongoing blockade. The prevailing situation has really affected the […]

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Congress will use the framework agreement with NSCN-IM as poll issue in Manipur – Economic Times

Congress will use the framework agreement with NSCN-IM as poll issue in ManipurEconomic TimesGUWAHATI: Congress in poll bound Manipur is all set to use the framework agreement signed by NDA government and NSCN-IM last year as an electoral issue. A thir…

Congress will use the framework agreement with NSCN-IM as poll issue in Manipur
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GUWAHATI: Congress in poll bound Manipur is all set to use the framework agreement signed by NDA government and NSCN-IM last year as an electoral issue. A third front, Left Democratic Front Manipur (LDFM), which consist of CPI, CPIM, NCP, AAP, and …

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Congress will use the framework agreement with NSCN-IM as poll issue in Manipur – Economic Times

Congress will use the framework agreement with NSCN-IM as poll issue in ManipurEconomic TimesGUWAHATI: Congress in poll bound Manipur is all set to use the framework agreement signed by NDA government and NSCN-IM last year as an electoral issue. A thir…

Congress will use the framework agreement with NSCN-IM as poll issue in Manipur
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GUWAHATI: Congress in poll bound Manipur is all set to use the framework agreement signed by NDA government and NSCN-IM last year as an electoral issue. A third front, Left Democratic Front Manipur (LDFM), which consist of CPI, CPIM, NCP, AAP, and …

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Collector escapes attempt on life in Manipur – Firstpost

FirstpostCollector escapes attempt on life in ManipurFirstpostImphal: The Collector of Tamenglong district in Manipur escaped an assassination attempt at his official residence on Monday night. Some unknown people hurled petrol bombs from across the pe…


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Collector escapes attempt on life in Manipur
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Imphal: The Collector of Tamenglong district in Manipur escaped an assassination attempt at his official residence on Monday night. Some unknown people hurled petrol bombs from across the perimeter brick walls, the police said. Representational photo.

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Outfit threatening Manipur editors identified – Morung Express

Outfit threatening Manipur editors identifiedMorung ExpressOutfit threatening Manipur editors identified. January 10, 2017. Imphal, January 10 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Manipur Police have identified the militant group that had been threatening l…

Outfit threatening Manipur editors identified
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Outfit threatening Manipur editors identified. January 10, 2017. Imphal, January 10 (IANS) In a major breakthrough, Manipur Police have identified the militant group that had been threatening local editors. On December 26, a hand grenade was left in

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Manipur sonrise: Congress CM Ibobi Singh’s wife makes way for son – Hindustan Times


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Manipur sonrise: Congress CM Ibobi Singh’s wife makes way for son
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Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh’s wife will not be seeking re-election from Khangabok assembly constituency in Thoubal district. His only son, Okram Surajkumar alias Kennedy, will. Thoubal district, where the first phase of the election will
Manipur’s ‘dynastic politics’ likely to see ‘Son’riseThe New Indian Express
Manipur : Ibobi’s son to contest from his mother’s constituencyindiablooms

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Manipur sonrise: Congress CM Ibobi Singh's wife makes way for son
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Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh's wife will not be seeking re-election from Khangabok assembly constituency in Thoubal district. His only son, Okram Surajkumar alias Kennedy, will. Thoubal district, where the first phase of the election will
Manipur's 'dynastic politics' likely to see 'Son'riseThe New Indian Express
Manipur : Ibobi's son to contest from his mother's constituencyindiablooms

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Manipur Police identifies outfit threatening local journalists – Firstpost


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Manipur Police identifies outfit threatening local journalists
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Imphal: In a major breakthrough, Manipur Police have identified the militant group that had been threatening local editors. On 26 December, a hand grenade was left in the office of the Pandam News evening daily with a note saying that it was a “new

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Manipur Police identifies outfit threatening local journalists
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Imphal: In a major breakthrough, Manipur Police have identified the militant group that had been threatening local editors. On 26 December, a hand grenade was left in the office of the Pandam News evening daily with a note saying that it was a "new

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Manipur’s ‘dynastic politics’ likely to see ‘Son’rise – The New Indian Express


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Manipur’s ‘dynastic politics’ likely to see ‘Son’rise
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GUWAHATI: There is a tweak in Manipur’s dynastic politics – the chief minister’s wife has decided to make way for the son this election. The decision of the ruling party made BJP quip: “The chief minister’s wife was their night watchman (as in cricket


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Manipur's 'dynastic politics' likely to see 'Son'rise
The New Indian Express
GUWAHATI: There is a tweak in Manipur's dynastic politics – the chief minister's wife has decided to make way for the son this election. The decision of the ruling party made BJP quip: “The chief minister's wife was their night watchman (as in cricket

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Manipur Students Allegedly Denied Entry Into Taj Mahal, Inquiry Ordered – NDTV


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Manipur Students Allegedly Denied Entry Into Taj Mahal, Inquiry Ordered
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A group of students from Manipur were allegedly denied entry into the Taj Mahal and asked to produce proof of their nationality, reports the Indian Express. It was only after police intervention that the students were allowed entry. Now the
Manipur students ‘denied’ entry into Taj Mahal, ASI orders inquiry …The Indian Express
Manipur Students Allegedly Denied Entry Into Taj Mahal Because They ‘Looked Like Foreigners’Huffington Post India
Manipur students ‘denied’ entry into Taj Mahal, asked for proof of …Daily News & Analysis
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Manipur Students Allegedly Denied Entry Into Taj Mahal, Inquiry Ordered
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A group of students from Manipur were allegedly denied entry into the Taj Mahal and asked to produce proof of their nationality, reports the Indian Express. It was only after police intervention that the students were allowed entry. Now the
Manipur students 'denied' entry into Taj Mahal, ASI orders inquiry …The Indian Express
Manipur Students Allegedly Denied Entry Into Taj Mahal Because They 'Looked Like Foreigners'Huffington Post India
Manipur students 'denied' entry into Taj Mahal, asked for proof of …Daily News & Analysis
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Naga political forum bats for tripartite talks over Manipur issue – Morung Express

The Sangai ExpressNaga political forum bats for tripartite talks over Manipur issueMorung ExpressThe NPLFM recalled that the Nagas have signed four Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Manipur government against the formation of Sadar Hills distr…


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Naga political forum bats for tripartite talks over Manipur issue
Morung Express
The NPLFM recalled that the Nagas have signed four Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Manipur government against the formation of Sadar Hills district. The NPLFM pointed out that when the Congress MLAs/MDCs and other Naga MLAs …
Naga political forum bats for tripartite talksAssam Tribune

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Okram Surjakumar steps in Landhoni’s shoes

Surjakumar to contest in Khangabok against Jatra Okram Surjakumar, the only son of chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh is set to contest the upcoming first phase state assembly election slated for March 4 in Khangabok assembly constituency of Thoubal district. Okram Landhoni, sitting MLA of Khangabok will step down and hand over the political baton […]

Surjakumar to contest in Khangabok against Jatra Okram Surjakumar, the only son of chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh is set to contest the upcoming first phase state assembly election slated for March 4 in Khangabok assembly constituency of Thoubal district. Okram Landhoni, sitting MLA of Khangabok will step down and hand over the political baton […]

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The need to do away with corruption to build a prosperous welfare society

Khelsoril Wanbe One thing that we often hear in Manipur is the complaint about the existence of high level of corruption. We do, however, also sometimes hear some kind of implicit denial of the existence of this complex and subtle monster or fairy. In fact, corruption does exist almost everywhere where men exist; but the […]

Khelsoril Wanbe One thing that we often hear in Manipur is the complaint about the existence of high level of corruption. We do, however, also sometimes hear some kind of implicit denial of the existence of this complex and subtle monster or fairy. In fact, corruption does exist almost everywhere where men exist; but the […]

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Binalakshmi meets Dr Thant Myint-U in Yangon

Founder of Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network & CAFI Ms Binalakshmi Nepram met with former United Nations Secretary General’s grandson Dr Thant Myint-U in Yangon, Myanmar last week. The meeting which lasted almost two hours was held in historic U-Thant House that was home to the U-Thant family for 6 years from 1951 to 1957. […]

Founder of Manipur Women Gun Survivors Network & CAFI Ms Binalakshmi Nepram met with former United Nations Secretary General’s grandson Dr Thant Myint-U in Yangon, Myanmar last week. The meeting which lasted almost two hours was held in historic U-Thant House that was home to the U-Thant family for 6 years from 1951 to 1957. […]

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CEO bars release of fresh funds

As per the election model code of conduct, the chief electoral officer of Manipur has notified that no fresh release of funds under the MP’s local area development fund shall be made in any part of the state where election is in progress. A release said similarly no fresh release of funds under the MLAs […]

As per the election model code of conduct, the chief electoral officer of Manipur has notified that no fresh release of funds under the MP’s local area development fund shall be made in any part of the state where election is in progress. A release said similarly no fresh release of funds under the MLAs […]

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ANSAM president, 2 others pulled up, freed

SENAPATI, Jan 9: A highly volatile situation was witnessed in the whole of Senapati town today affecting normal life severely for a brief period following the detention of leaders of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) by 34 Assam Rifles. They were released later but only after the furious Naga public intervened. According to reports, […]

SENAPATI, Jan 9: A highly volatile situation was witnessed in the whole of Senapati town today affecting normal life severely for a brief period following the detention of leaders of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) by 34 Assam Rifles. They were released later but only after the furious Naga public intervened. According to reports, […]

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Manipur: Security beefed up ahead of elections – The Indian Express

The Indian ExpressManipur: Security beefed up ahead of electionsThe Indian ExpressManipur: Security beefed up ahead of elections. The chief electoral officer has already notified the concerned election officials, security forces about the measures to b…


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Manipur: Security beefed up ahead of elections
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Manipur: Security beefed up ahead of elections. The chief electoral officer has already notified the concerned election officials, security forces about the measures to be taken. By: ANI | Imphal | Published:January 10, 2017 7:34 am. Police at the

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