ZYF asks UGs to abjure violence

The Zeliangrong Youth Front Assam, Manipur and Nagaland has resolved to serve letter to all the militant organisations operating in Zeliangrong areas to abjure violence and not to loiter about with arms and other weapons Source The Sangai Express …

The Zeliangrong Youth Front Assam, Manipur and Nagaland has resolved to serve letter to all the militant organisations operating in Zeliangrong areas to abjure violence and not to loiter about with arms and other weapons Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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CCpur rallies for safety

With four days to go for the regulation of compulsory helmet rules for two wheeler riders and pillion riders here, over five hundred two wheelers on Saturday took the streets here in a drive aimed to spread awareness of helmet for safety driving Sour…

With four days to go for the regulation of compulsory helmet rules for two wheeler riders and pillion riders here, over five hundred two wheelers on Saturday took the streets here in a drive aimed to spread awareness of helmet for safety driving Source The Sangai Express S Singlianmang Guite

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Poumai Naga Tsdoumai Me, Delhi PNTMD celebrates Silver Jubilee

The Poumai Naga Ts doumai Me, Delhi PNTMD celebrated its Silver Jubilee cum Fresher’s Social on October 24 at Don Bosco Technical Institute, Okhla Source The Sangai Express

The Poumai Naga Ts doumai Me, Delhi PNTMD celebrated its Silver Jubilee cum Fresher’s Social on October 24 at Don Bosco Technical Institute, Okhla Source The Sangai Express

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Irom Sharmila refuses award

Having shunned food and water for the last twelve years, Manipur’s ‘Iron Lady’ Irom Chanu Sharmila has decided not to accept any award till the Armed Forces Special Powers Act is withdrawn Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

Having shunned food and water for the last twelve years, Manipur’s ‘Iron Lady’ Irom Chanu Sharmila has decided not to accept any award till the Armed Forces Special Powers Act is withdrawn Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Khursid appointed Foreign Minister, Moily gets Petroleum

Salman Khurshid was today made External Affairs Minister and Veerappa Moily given Petroleum portfolio as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh undertook a major reshuffle of Council of Ministers and inducted 17 new faces Source The Sangai Express Press T…

Salman Khurshid was today made External Affairs Minister and Veerappa Moily given Petroleum portfolio as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh undertook a major reshuffle of Council of Ministers and inducted 17 new faces Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Aided college teachers decry apathy

Even though Aided colleges have been taking a major part in higher education for the last 30 years, it remains a big question whether or not teaching staff of these aided colleges are getting the benefits entitled to them under guidelines of the Univer…

Even though Aided colleges have been taking a major part in higher education for the last 30 years, it remains a big question whether or not teaching staff of these aided colleges are getting the benefits entitled to them under guidelines of the University Grants Commission UGC Source The Sangai Express

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CM reaffirms Govt’s egalitarian policy

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has asserted that as Manipur is home to various ethnic communities with different religious beliefs and interest every endeavour or policies of the Government must incorporate holistic approach to accommodate interest o…

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has asserted that as Manipur is home to various ethnic communities with different religious beliefs and interest every endeavour or policies of the Government must incorporate holistic approach to accommodate interest of cross section of the society Source The Sangai Express

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MSCW Manipur State Commission for Women concerned

Chairperson of the Manipur State Commission for Women Dr L Ibetombi has expressed serious concern over the rising number of crimes against women and children Source The Sangai Express

Chairperson of the Manipur State Commission for Women Dr L Ibetombi has expressed serious concern over the rising number of crimes against women and children Source The Sangai Express

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Seminar on local attires begins

A two day seminar on ‘The Indigenous customary and traditional dress code and ornaments of all ethnic communities of Kangleipak’ commenced from today at Keishamthong Kabui Khul community hall as a part of the 10th Indigenous Brothers’ Meet Source Th…

A two day seminar on ‘The Indigenous customary and traditional dress code and ornaments of all ethnic communities of Kangleipak’ commenced from today at Keishamthong Kabui Khul community hall as a part of the 10th Indigenous Brothers’ Meet Source The Sangai Express

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President, Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath as Minister of State to Ninong Ering, at a Swearing-in Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi

President,  Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath as Minister of State to  Ninong Ering, at a Swearing-in Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi

President,  Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath as Minister of State to  Ninong Ering, at a Swearing-in Ceremony, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi

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Deliberation on Village authority election

IMPHAL, Oct 28 NNN: Even as the state government of Manipur is setting the ball rolls to conduct the village authority elections in the hill districts of Manipur, tribal organisations opposing to such elections are all set to deliberate on the matter on October 30 at Kuki Inn, Imphal. Convened by the All Tribal Chiefs […]

IMPHAL, Oct 28 NNN: Even as the state government of Manipur is setting the ball rolls to conduct the village authority elections in the hill districts of Manipur, tribal organisations opposing to such elections are all set to deliberate on the matter on October 30 at Kuki Inn, Imphal.
Convened by the All Tribal Chiefs Forum, Manipur and Committee on Prtection of Tribal Areas, Manipur (COPTAM), tribal intellectuals, activists, village authorities and those who matter in the issue will participate in the programme.
All Tribal Chiefs Forum, Manipur president T.Kipgen and COPTAM general secretary Thangkam Lupheng have requested all the tribal leaders, tribal frontal bodies and activists to take part in the programme in the interest of the hill districts of Manipur.
“We are taking a common decision on October 30 and the meeting is very crucial,” said Thangkam Lupheng and T. Kipgen.

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Sainik School Painting competition

An International Peace Poster Contest on the theme “Imagine Peace” was conducted at Sainik School Imphal on 28 October 2012. A total of 106 cadets of the school studying in class VI, VII and VIII participated in the competition which was organised as part of 25th edition of Lions International Peace Poster Contest under the […]

An International Peace Poster Contest on the theme “Imagine Peace” was conducted at Sainik School Imphal on 28 October 2012. A total of 106 cadets of the school studying in class VI, VII and VIII participated in the competition which was organised as part of 25th edition of Lions International Peace Poster Contest under the aegis of Lions Club of Imphal Greater, Lions Club International District 322D. In the final result declared by a jury of two members namely Ng Norendrajit Singh and A Ashok Kumar from JNV Khgumbong and Sainik School Imphal respectively, Cadet Prabin Hemam (class VII) was adjudged first while Cadet Rohit Thokchom (class VII) and Cadet Boris Sougrakpam (class VII) stood second and third position respectively. The painting of the winner will be forwarded for District Level Competition to be held at Guwahati in the month of November 2012.

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22 ministers inducted into UPA II

Mail News Service New Delhi, Oct 28 : In a major reshuffle expected to be the last of the present minister, 22 ministers, including seven of cabinet rank, were inducted into the Manmohan Singh government in what is seen as the last such exercise by UPA-II before the 2014 general elections. Salman Khurshid was India’s […]

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New Delhi, Oct 28 : In a major reshuffle expected to be the last of the present minister, 22 ministers, including seven of cabinet rank, were inducted into the Manmohan Singh government in what is seen as the last such exercise by UPA-II before the 2014 general elections.
Salman Khurshid was India’s new external affairs minister as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Sunday effected a major revamp of his council of ministers, inducting 22 faces, including seven of cabinet rank.
The President of India, as advised by the Prime Minister, appointed and administered the Oaths of Office and Secrecy to the following members of the Union Council of Ministers:-

CABINET MINISTERS

1.
Shri K. Rahman Khan
2.
Shri Dinsha J. Patel
3.
Shri Ajay Maken
4.
Shri M.M. Pallam Raju
5.
Shri Ashwani Kumar
6.
Shri Harish Rawat
7.
Smt. Chandresh Kumari Katoch

MINISTERS OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
1.
Shri Manish Tewari
2.
Dr. K. Chiranjeevi

MINISTERS OF STATE
1.
Dr. Shashi Tharoor
2.
Shri Kodikunnil Suresh
3.
Shri Tariq Anwar
4.
Shri Kotla Jaya Surya Prakash Reddy
5.
Smt. Ranee Narah
6.
Shri Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury
7.
Shri A.H. Khan Choudhury
8.
Shri Sarvey Sathyanarayana
9.
Shri Ninong Ering

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Newly married found dead

Imphal, Oct 28 MNS NNN: A newly wed woman was found hanging inside her residence today at Kongpal Mutum Leikai under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East district at around 10 in the morning. The deceased has been identified as one Mutum (O) Mona Devi (26) w/o M. Ibungomacha of Kongpal Mutum Leikai. Ibungomacha is […]

Imphal, Oct 28 MNS NNN: A newly wed woman was found hanging inside her residence today at Kongpal Mutum Leikai under Porompat Police Station in Imphal East district at around 10 in the morning.
The deceased has been identified as one Mutum (O) Mona Devi (26) w/o M. Ibungomacha of Kongpal Mutum Leikai. Ibungomacha is a police constable currently posting at Porompat Police Station.
The dead body of the deceased has been deposited at JNIMS mortuary for post-mortem, informed the sources.
Meanwhile in a fatal road accident, a man was killed when the scooter he was riding on was knocked down by a Tata truck at Ngariyan under Irilbung Police Station in Imphal East district on October 27 at around 11.30 am.
The deceased has been identified as one Wahengbam Suresh Singh (27) s/o W.Itocha Singh of Nongpok Sanjenbam Khulllen.
According to a report, the accident occurred when the man coming in a scooter accompanied by a woman collided head-on with a Tata truck coming in opposite direction. The man died at the spot instantly after receiving head injuries. However, the woman is said to be out of danger as she sustained minor injuries.
Later, the dead body of the deceased was handed over to his family after performing a post-mortem at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences .

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Chagai festival begins tomorrow

SENAPATI, Oct 28 NNN: The Central Organising Committee of the Chagah festival of the Liangmai tribe has invited all the Liangmais across Manipur to come and participate in the gala festival to be held on October 30 at Taphou Liangmai, Senapati. According to Achapbou Niumai, several dance troupes are all set to showcase their cultural […]

SENAPATI, Oct 28 NNN: The Central Organising Committee of the Chagah festival of the Liangmai tribe has invited all the Liangmais across Manipur to come and participate in the gala festival to be held on October 30 at Taphou Liangmai, Senapati.
According to Achapbou Niumai, several dance troupes are all set to showcase their cultural items with MLA from Mao assembly constituency Dikho gracing the occasion.
The event, which is celebrated every year on October 30 by the Liangmai community is becoming a tourists attraction ever since the festival was revived few years ago.
It is expected that large number of people from Tamei subdivision, Imphal, Sadar Hills and Senapati district will participate in the mega festival which is purely a traditional and cultural fete.
Traditionally spreaking, the festival is a several days event but in modern days, it has been cut down to just a day’s affairs.
Liangmai community from children to the aged come in traditional attires to participate in the festival. Rice beer and meat used to be some common menu but after the revival of of the Chagah festival few years ago, rice beer is out of the menu.

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Woman joins ULFA to avenge husband’s death

GUWAHATI, Oct 28NNN: A classic case of people joining militant outfits to serve their personal interests is vividly reavealed today with a woman joining the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA). Bina Bala Roy, a 23 woman has joined the Paresh Barua faction of ULFA recently to take revenge on her husband who is […]

GUWAHATI, Oct 28NNN: A classic case of people joining militant outfits to serve their personal interests is vividly reavealed today with a woman joining the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA).
Bina Bala Roy, a 23 woman has joined the Paresh Barua faction of ULFA recently to take revenge on her husband who is four years senior to her.
The news was revealed today after a chit from Bina Bala Roy came to the knowledge of the media persons in Guwahati.
It is alleged that Firen Roy, a 27 years old man had forced Bina Bala Roy to abort four times. Firen Roy also alledgedly used to torture Bina Bala. Unable to bear her husband’s diktat and bully, Bina Bala left home on October 13 only to join ULFA. According to Bina Bala, she had taken the hard path not for anything else but to take revenge on her husband for all the “wrong done on her”.
Bina who hails from Murabari village in western Assam’s Kokrajhar district married Firen Roy (27) of the same village a few years back. The duo was in an affair for some time that culminated in their marriage.
According to the chit, Firen Roy forced Bina to go for abortion whenever she got pregnant. Bina Bala was also allegedly tortured by her husband.
According to the reports, Bina Bala was missing since October 13. The chit said she was leaving home to join the ULFA.
Bina has been reported missing since October 13. In a note which she left before deserting, Bina said she was leaving home to join the Ulfa.
According to the note of Bina, “I am leaving home to join the Ulfa. After undergoing training, I will take revenge against the embryo killer”.
Meanwhile, the police is on the look out for Bina Bala.

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