Ban on canned fish revoked

Ban imposed on sale of canned fish brand called Sea Cherry Mackerels Sowkar in brine has reportedly been revoked by the Health Department’s Food Safety Commissioner Source The Sangai Express

Ban imposed on sale of canned fish brand called Sea Cherry Mackerels Sowkar in brine has reportedly been revoked by the Health Department’s Food Safety Commissioner Source The Sangai Express

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Sangai and Hornbill fests Striking similarities amid contrasting differences

Two neighbouring States and two State sponsored tourism festivals in November and December during the festive seasons of Ningol Chakkouba and Christmas Source The Sangai Express

Two neighbouring States and two State sponsored tourism festivals in November and December during the festive seasons of Ningol Chakkouba and Christmas Source The Sangai Express

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Classical dance fest to mark Swami Damodara birthday

In connection with the 76th Vyasa Pujah Festival birth anniversary of BS Damodara Swami Srila Sripada which falls on December 8, an international classical dance festival christened Indiclad 2013 would be held at Imphal Source The Sangai Express

In connection with the 76th Vyasa Pujah Festival birth anniversary of BS Damodara Swami Srila Sripada which falls on December 8, an international classical dance festival christened Indiclad 2013 would be held at Imphal Source The Sangai Express

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Bravery awards

Three children of the State Kharibam Gunichand Devi of Charangpat, Master Ksh Kangleinganba of Tronglaobi Makha Leikai and L Master Khahangthei of Tusen Chanhong, Ukhrul have been selected for this year’s National Bravery Award Source The Sangai E…

Three children of the State Kharibam Gunichand Devi of Charangpat, Master Ksh Kangleinganba of Tronglaobi Makha Leikai and L Master Khahangthei of Tusen Chanhong, Ukhrul have been selected for this year’s National Bravery Award Source The Sangai Express

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Corpse of missing child found

The one and half year old boy, Phanjoubam Leisemba, who went missing since Dec 1 from his home at Tekcham Bazar under Kakching PS in Thoubal district was found dead in a pond located just around 50 metres away from the victim’s residence this morning …

The one and half year old boy, Phanjoubam Leisemba, who went missing since Dec 1 from his home at Tekcham Bazar under Kakching PS in Thoubal district was found dead in a pond located just around 50 metres away from the victim’s residence this morning Source The Sangai Express

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Leader of UG group in peace pact held for abducting nonlocal

The general secretary of the Lallumba group of KCP MC , Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rousow 38 along with another accomplice has been arrested by the Imphal East police on the charge of abducting a non local man, Suresh Prasad alias Suan 31 of Bihar …

The general secretary of the Lallumba group of KCP MC , Wahengbam Ramananda alias Rousow 38 along with another accomplice has been arrested by the Imphal East police on the charge of abducting a non local man, Suresh Prasad alias Suan 31 of Bihar Source The Sangai Express

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After not an inch to be ceded stand, Delhi takes one more step forward Join team of officials, political parties to survey fencing

A delegation of Home Ministry to be led by Joint Secretary Shambhu Singh along with officials from Border Management and Survey of India will visit the State to conduct a spot verification of the fencing work and the ‘disputed areas’ along Indo Myanmar…

A delegation of Home Ministry to be led by Joint Secretary Shambhu Singh along with officials from Border Management and Survey of India will visit the State to conduct a spot verification of the fencing work and the ‘disputed areas’ along Indo Myanmar border within Manipur Source The Sangai Express N Hanghal Manipur Info Centre

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Fortnight observance

As a part of the International Fortnight Observation Protesting Violence Against Women, a one day discussion on ‘Domestic violence and its impact on the family, community and society’ was held at Manipur Press Club today Source The Sangai Express

As a part of the International Fortnight Observation Protesting Violence Against Women, a one day discussion on ‘Domestic violence and its impact on the family, community and society’ was held at Manipur Press Club today Source The Sangai Express

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Winter Mela concludes

The three day Winter Mela organised by NGOs with the objective of facilitating differently abled persons showcase their skills in handloom and handicraft professions concluded today at Tera Primary School campus Source The Sangai Express

The three day Winter Mela organised by NGOs with the objective of facilitating differently abled persons showcase their skills in handloom and handicraft professions concluded today at Tera Primary School campus Source The Sangai Express

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Gov summons winter session

IMPHAL, Dec 5: The Governor of Manipur has summoned the 6th session of the 10 Manipur Legislative Assembly session, from December 18. The official notification was issued by the Assembly Secretary dated December 2. However the numbers of sittings is … Continue reading

IMPHAL, Dec 5: The Governor of Manipur has summoned the 6th session of the 10 Manipur Legislative Assembly session, from December 18. The official notification was issued by the Assembly Secretary dated December 2. However the numbers of sittings is yet to be finalized by the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) as the BAC chairman, the Chief Minister of Manipur being out of station.  

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Mending Fences

The direction from the Union Government to the Border Road Organisation on Thursday to stop fencing works along the Myamarese border right away will calm a lot of unsettled nerves. We can make a derivation that the Centre has acknowledged … Continue reading

The direction from the Union Government to the Border Road Organisation on Thursday to stop fencing works along the Myamarese border right away will calm a lot of unsettled nerves. We can make a derivation that the Centre has acknowledged that the present situation merits more facts digging and rummaging through old history and geography manuscripts and that the line of fencing is not as clear cut, contrary to its earlier assumptions. Co-incidentally, the Union home minister SK Shinde who had earlier cautioned the state government from reacting in any way to antagonize the Myanmarese government was the one to send the directives to the BRO.

It was gratifying to note that the Centre treated the issue with gravity. Besides the officials of the Home Ministry and the state team, the other representations at the talks were from the BRO, the Surveyor General of India and the Assam Rifles, which has been watching the 1624 kilometer long Indo-Myanmar border. All the sides that participated at the decisive discussion on Thursday will be represented during the spot verification of the fencing work and disputed border pillars on December 7 and 8 as well. The Centre has reflected its seriousness on rectification of the fencing by its deeds over the last two days including the pledge from the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on protecting every inch of land belonging to Manipur. His words will be the anchor on which the whole campaign for restoration of the rightful boundary of Manipur will rest.

The latest development should not be taken as a timer for a short break but as the sharp sounding of the bugle to brace ourselves for the long and taxing tasks ahead. We should not be led to overlook the demand in the memorandum to the Prime Minister for total dismantling of the erroneous border fencing. Moreover, dozens of border pillars pushed deep into Manipur territory has to be retrieved to its original places and fencing stopped along the 35-km stretch of unsettled boundary. Everyone agrees with the assertion of the all party delegation that the clarification that the ‘fencing were security fencing not border fencing’ was not merely unconvincing but provocative. The conglomeration of political parties should neither relent on its demand for involvement of the Manipur government as an essential party in all issues pertaining to the India-Myanmar international boundary lying within the jurisdiction of Manipur state.

No doubt, the crusade for justice on the border row has received the much needed fillip. Many noteworthy events had transpired since the issue snowballed into a major controversy warranting the direct involvement of the Prime Minister of India. However, there are still many grey areas that need to be resolved. The BJP and MPP chose not to board the flight to Delhi this time owing to sharp differences, mainly on the ‘dubious’ role of the Congress Government and the Chief Minister O Ibobi regarding the surrender of state’s land for the Yangoupokpi-Lokchao Wildlife Sanctuary. Hidden facts if any need to be brought to the surface and engaging in mudslinging exercise and verbal duels will not be helpful in this direction. The all party delegation has succeeded in projecting an orientation for the next step and it is desirable that BJP and MPP join the trip on December 7 and 8 and ennoble themselves.

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ZU appeals all to shun violence

IMPHAL, Dec 5: The Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) has appealed to all UG groups of the Zeliangrong people, particularly operating in the Zeliangrong areas to shun violence. The appeal was made in a press release in view of the … Continue reading

IMPHAL, Dec 5: The Zeliangrong Union (Assam, Manipur, Nagaland) has appealed to all UG groups of the Zeliangrong people, particularly operating in the Zeliangrong areas to shun violence.

The appeal was made in a press release in view of the ensuing festive season such as the “Orange Festival” which will be held in Tamenglong district, Christmas and the Happy New Year, adding that the biggest festival of Zeliangrong people, “Gaan-Ngai” is not far.

Unfortunately, some serious clashes between different factions have recently occurred resulting in bloodshed, death and injury to a number of their cadres, it said and added that the public don`t want to see such sad incidents of  fratricidal killings especially during the festive season, it said.

As the previous `Chaguat Phom`, the Zeliangrong Elders` Forum of Peace Brokers, has been dissolved, the ZU-AMN is considering reconstituting a fresh “Chaguat Phom” to look after the peace situation in the Zeliangrong areas, it said.

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Sharmila announces Rs 4 lakh for Red Cross Society

IMPHAL, Dec 5: Irom Chanu Sharmila has said she will donate Rs four lakh to the International Red Cross Society and another Rs two lakh to the Manipur titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba. Sharmila was produced before the JMIC, Imphal East. … Continue reading

IMPHAL, Dec 5: Irom Chanu Sharmila has said she will donate Rs four lakh to the International Red Cross Society and another Rs two lakh to the Manipur titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba.

Sharmila was produced before the JMIC, Imphal East.

Irom Singhajit, brother of the crusader said the Just Peace Foundation will soon be transfering a total of Rs 6.70 lakh which is in the trust’s bank account to Sharmila’s account.

He also said that the trust has to transfer a total asset of Rs 17 lakh including the Rs 6.70 lakh.

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Sowkar Canning Company says ban on Sea Cherry Mackeral lifted

IMPHAL, December 5: Natraj Kangod PRO Sowkar Canning Company has today clarified that the ban imposed on selling of the company’s product Sea-Cherry Mackerals Sowkar (in brine) which was banned on March 25 this year for not fulfilling the mandatory … Continue reading

IMPHAL, December 5: Natraj Kangod PRO Sowkar Canning Company has today clarified that the ban imposed on selling of the company’s product Sea-Cherry Mackerals Sowkar (in brine) which was banned on March 25 this year for not fulfilling the mandatory food safety norms prescribedFood Safety & Standard Act, 2006 and its rules and regulations, 2011 will be revoked with immediate effect.

Addressing media persons today, he said that the Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University Bidar, College of Fisheries, Mathsyanagar, Kankanady, Mangalore, Karnataka has furnished the results of cut out test of canned fish and the product of Mackeral in brine manufactured by the company has been certified to be organoleptically accepted.

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International classical dancers to attend classical dance festival in state

IMPHAL, December 5: In connection with the 76th Vyasa Pujah (birthday) ceremony of BS Damodara Swami Srila Sripada, the INDICLAD International Indian Classical Dance Festival, 2013 will be held on December 8, 2013 said Ajit Das, chairman, organizing committee in … Continue reading

IMPHAL, December 5: In connection with the 76th Vyasa Pujah (birthday) ceremony of BS Damodara Swami Srila Sripada, the INDICLAD International Indian Classical Dance Festival, 2013 will be held on December 8, 2013 said Ajit Das, chairman, organizing committee in the Manipur Press Club at 3 pm.

During the observation, several renowned dancers of various dance forms including the Manipuri Classical Dance form will be shown during the festival.

Some of the world famous artiste lined up for the festival includes Odyssey Sita from France, Tamanna Rahaman and her Manipur Rasa dance groupe from Bangladesh.

Meanwhile, Tamanna Rahaman said that it is her second time in Manipur.

Her first time in the state was when she had performed solo in the year 2010.

Continuing her press briefing, she said this time she has brought her Manipur Rasa dancers.

Preforming in the state of Manipur is very special to her, she told the media persons.

On being asked who her guru was, she said she received training from Shanti Bala Singh from Manipur.

She started learning the dance form from the year 1982 and continued for five years and then continued her training under Bipin Singh for six years from 1993, she said.

She has also completed her Masters in Manipuri Dance from the Rabindra Bharti University in Kolkata.

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Winter mela for differently abled kicks off

IMPHAL, December 5: The 1st Winter Disabled Mela for Inclusive Society which started on December 3 at Tera Primary School under the theme “break barriers, open doors for inclusive society for all” in connection with the International Day of Persons … Continue reading

IMPHAL, December 5: The 1st Winter Disabled Mela for Inclusive Society which started on December 3 at Tera Primary School under the theme “break barriers, open doors for inclusive society for all” in connection with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities concluded today.

L Henthoiba, a member of the organizer said the mela was organized jointly by Relief Centre for the Welfare of Differently Abled Persons, Life Line Trust Centre, Handicapped Welfare Society, Leima Leitang, Manipur, Chaokhat Khongthang SHGs for Handicapped Persons.

He continued that the 35 stalls in the mela had collected a total of Rs 26,000 during the mela.

Speaking at today’s concluding function Relief Centre for the Welfare Differently Abled Persons president, Chirom Opendro said that even though the mela is being conducted for the first.

He continued that the main objective of organizing such mela is to provide a platform for the differently abled persons to showcase their products.

He further expressed that the organizers will try to install 100 stalls in the next edition of the mela.

Deputy Commissioner, Imphal West, K Radhakumar Singh while lauding the organizers for their effort, asserted that there are certain organizations that earn money promoting themselves as NGOs which is unfortunate.

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West CDOs nab two KYKL

IMPHAL, Dec 5: The Imphal west district police commandos have nabbed two active members of KYKL from Nagamapal and Malom Tuliyaima Awang Leikai respectively. The two are identified as Huidrom Sunder Singh, 21, son of H Tomba Singh of Nambol … Continue reading

IMPHAL, Dec 5: The Imphal west district police commandos have nabbed two active members of KYKL from Nagamapal and Malom Tuliyaima Awang Leikai respectively. The two are identified as Huidrom Sunder Singh, 21, son of H Tomba Singh of Nambol Ishok Awang Leikai, at present Kwakeithel Haorakchanbi and Laishram Kiranjit Singh alias Robert, 33, son of L Kunjo Singh of Malom Tuliyaima Awang Leikai, said the SP statement. It further said that Kiranjit was nabbed today at 1:00 am and Sunder on Dec 4 at 3:25 pm respectively and police has recovered a sum of Rs. 150000/ from possession of Huidrom Sunder Singh.

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Three injured in accident

IMPHAL, December 5: Three persons riding in a car were injured in an accident when the car, bearing registration number of MN 01X – 6336, hit the traffic control point at the Old Checkon crossroad this late evening at around … Continue reading

IMPHAL, December 5: Three persons riding in a car were injured in an accident when the car, bearing registration number of MN 01X – 6336, hit the traffic control point at the Old Checkon crossroad this late evening at around at 8 pm.

They were rushed to JNIMS casualty and have been identified as RK Raju Singh, 40, son of RK Ningthem Pishak of Ningthem Pukhri mapal, Leitanthem Dhananjoy, 32, son of (L) L Ibobi of Khurai Ahongei and Thounaojam Gope, 41, son of (L) Th Rajen of Wangkhei Angom Leikai. Raju received head injuries while the other two were injured at their forehead.

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Make on-the-spot assessment of Manipur fencing: Shinde – The Hindu

Make on-the-spot assessment of Manipur fencing: ShindeThe HinduUnion Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde has directed all heads of agencies associated with the construction of the border fence in Manipur to go to the border areas to make an on-the-spot as…

Make on-the-spot assessment of Manipur fencing: Shinde
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Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde has directed all heads of agencies associated with the construction of the border fence in Manipur to go to the border areas to make an on-the-spot assessment. High officials of the Border Roads Organisation

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Manipur’s Sankirtana in UNESCO’s list of intangible heritage – Firstpost

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Manipur's Sankirtana in UNESCO's list of intangible heritage
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Paris: The Sankirtana — ritual singing, drumming and dancing of Manipur — along with Bangladesh's Jamdani weaving and traditional Japanese Washoku cooking methods was among 14 new entries added to UNESCO's list of “intangible heritage” in need 
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