CM Ibobi fighting election with just 50,000 in hand

Believe it or not Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, who is eyeing a hat trick in the upcoming election to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly as a candidate of Indian National Congress from Thoubal Assembly Constituency, has entered the fray with just R…

Believe it or not Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, who is eyeing a hat trick in the upcoming election to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly as a candidate of Indian National Congress from Thoubal Assembly Constituency, has entered the fray with just Rs 50,000 in hand Source Hueiyen News Service

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EVM training for polling personnel of Thoubal district conducted

First round training for the polling personnel of Thoubal district has been conducted today at mini secretariat, DC office, Thoubal Source The Sangai Express

First round training for the polling personnel of Thoubal district has been conducted today at mini secretariat, DC office, Thoubal Source The Sangai Express

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CPIM assures meaningful dialogue with insurgents

The Communist Party of India Marxist has released it election manifesto in connection with the ensuing 10th Manipur State Legislative Assembly election scheduled on January 28, where the party has assured to bring about a meaningful dialogue with the…

The Communist Party of India Marxist has released it election manifesto in connection with the ensuing 10th Manipur State Legislative Assembly election scheduled on January 28, where the party has assured to bring about a meaningful dialogue with the militants of the state Source Hueiyen News Service

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Bomb attacks rising as election approaches

With the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election barely 10 days left, bomb attacks on Congress workers and candidates are also rising manifolds throughout the state Source Hueiyen News Service

With the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly Election barely 10 days left, bomb attacks on Congress workers and candidates are also rising manifolds throughout the state Source Hueiyen News Service

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Naga bodies slam State Govt

All Naga Students’ Association Manipur and Naga women’s Union have come out strongly against the State Government alleging that Government of Manipur is communal and that it should not be supported by the people in the ensuing Manipur Legislative Assem…

All Naga Students’ Association Manipur and Naga women’s Union have come out strongly against the State Government alleging that Government of Manipur is communal and that it should not be supported by the people in the ensuing Manipur Legislative Assembly Elections slated for January 28, said a statement issued by the publicity wing of the NPF, Ukhrul AC Source The Sangai Express

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ECI to use 12067 polling personnel

The Election Commission of India will be using as many as 12967 polling personnel in 2357 polling stations set up to be set up across the state in the ensuing General Election to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly which is to be held on January 28 …

The Election Commission of India will be using as many as 12967 polling personnel in 2357 polling stations set up to be set up across the state in the ensuing General Election to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly which is to be held on January 28 Source Hueiyen News Service

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VDF men likely for NPF candidates

With the possibility that Village Defence Force VDF personnel would be provided as security escorts for Naga People’s Front NPF candidates in fray for the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly election the NPF has raised objection against the proposal …

With the possibility that Village Defence Force VDF personnel would be provided as security escorts for Naga People’s Front NPF candidates in fray for the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly election the NPF has raised objection against the proposal Source The Sangai Express

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Protest held at Sangakpham Bazar

Denouncing the lackadaisical attitude of the State Government in taking legal actions against NSCN IM who allegedly involved in the Sangakpham blast, a protest demonstration has been staged at Sangakpham Bazar today Source The Sangai Express

Denouncing the lackadaisical attitude of the State Government in taking legal actions against NSCN IM who allegedly involved in the Sangakpham blast, a protest demonstration has been staged at Sangakpham Bazar today Source The Sangai Express

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Oppn counting on Koijam – Times of India

Oppn counting on KoijamTimes of IndiaSitting at his Thangmeiband residence in Imphal, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has been trying to figure out how to end the Congress' and Ibobi's grip on Manipur politics. Koijam – a former chief mini…

Oppn counting on Koijam
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Sitting at his Thangmeiband residence in Imphal, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) has been trying to figure out how to end the Congress' and Ibobi's grip on Manipur politics. Koijam – a former chief minister – is the opposition's only realistic

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Gunning for glory in poll affidavits – Times of India

Gunning for glory in poll affidavitsTimes of IndiaWith 291 politicians – including 14 women – from eight parties vying for 60 seats in the state assembly, the January 28 Manipur election has an interesting mix of contrasting personalties. From crorepat…

Gunning for glory in poll affidavits
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With 291 politicians – including 14 women – from eight parties vying for 60 seats in the state assembly, the January 28 Manipur election has an interesting mix of contrasting personalties. From crorepatis to penniless and from the illiterate to the

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Manipur oppn alliance confident of forming govt – Times of India

KanglaOnlineManipur oppn alliance confident of forming govtTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: The grand opposition alliance of five parties set up to take on and defeat the ruling Congress in the upcoming Manipur polls is confident of defeating the ruling Congress …


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Manipur oppn alliance confident of forming govt
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IMPHAL: The grand opposition alliance of five parties set up to take on and defeat the ruling Congress in the upcoming Manipur polls is confident of defeating the ruling Congress to form the next government. Peoples' Democratic Front (PDF),
Common Minimum Programme In or outside powerE-Pao.net
Sangma blames Cong for woeful situation of ManipurNagaland Post
Non-Congress alliance confident of forming next governmentKanglaOnline

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Manipur elections: AFSPA & 120-day economic blockade becomes a major poll issue – Economic Times

RediffManipur elections: AFSPA & 120-day economic blockade becomes a major poll issueEconomic TimesGUWAHATI: The ruling Congress party is playing for a hat-trick in the northeastern state of Manipur, where the ongoing insurgency and memories of har…


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Manipur elections: AFSPA & 120-day economic blockade becomes a major poll issue
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GUWAHATI: The ruling Congress party is playing for a hat-trick in the northeastern state of Manipur, where the ongoing insurgency and memories of hardships during last year's 120-day long blockade threaten to upset its game. Chief minister Ibobi Singh
What to expect from 2012 Manipur assembly pollsRediff
`CorCom` ban has hits Cong campaign in valley districts`KanglaOnline
Congress pledges to withdraw AFSPA in ManipurZee News

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Manipur polls: Fewer criminals, more crorepatis in the fray – Rediff

Manipur polls: Fewer criminals, more crorepatis in the frayRediffOf the 258 candidates in the electoral fray in Manipur for the forthcoming assembly elections, only three have criminal charges registered against them. According to the Association for D…

Manipur polls: Fewer criminals, more crorepatis in the fray
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Of the 258 candidates in the electoral fray in Manipur for the forthcoming assembly elections, only three have criminal charges registered against them. According to the Association for Democratic Reforms, which analyses the affidavits filed by

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DD coverage

IMPHAL, Jan 18: An interactive program “Janvani” will be telecast on DD News Delhi on… more »

IMPHAL, Jan 18: An interactive program “Janvani” will be telecast on DD News Delhi on January 19, 2012 from 10 pm to 11 pm in connection with the 10th Manipur State Legislative Assembly elections according to a press release. The program will feature interactions between representatives of recognized political parties as well as students of Manipur University with regard to the political scenario of the state. The release further stated that DD News. Imphal have also started live telecasts of electioneering process of the state on DD New Delhi from 8 pm to 8.30 pm everyday.

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AMSU parent meet

IMPHAL, Jan 18: A one day public hearing on private school fee structure was held… more »

IMPHAL, Jan 18: A one day public hearing on private school fee structure was held today at Ima Khunthokhanbi Sanglen, DM College Campus with Prof W. Nabakumar, Dean of Human and Environmental Science MU as moderator and Thokchom Suresh, President of the All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) presiding over the meeting. The parents and guardians of students in private educational institutions and mission schools speaking at the meeting said that admission and monthly tuition fees in private schools were being increased. They further maintained that they would give full support to any initiatives taken up by AMSU with regard to fee hikes in private schools. Five resolutions were passed today, including calling for a joint meting of guardians and teaching staff of private schools on January 29 at the same meeting venue. A committee has also been initiated to look into the matter of fee hikes, comprising of Dr N. Santakumar as Convenor, L. Chandra as Co-Convenor and three other members.

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2 killed, arms recovered

IMPHAL, Jan 18: Two unidentified persons are said to have been killed today in a… more »

IMPHAL, Jan 18: Two unidentified persons are said to have been killed today in a firing stand off between armed militants and Imphal East Police commandoes today around 2.30 pm at Urum Chiru, MAASI road under Irilbung Police station. Police sources say that the firing took place while the police commando team was undertaking search operations in the said area after getting reliable information about the presence of armed militants. Further, 7 Chinese made grenades, 3 RDX pieces weighing 3 and half kg (total), 3 remote circuit boards, 6 detonators, 3 electric detonators, 3 batteries, 1 .32 pistol and a van (regd number MNOX1004, light sky blue) were recovered in the operation. The two dead bodies have not been identified so far and are being kept in the JNIMS morgue for official identification. All bombs recovered in the operation were set off by Manipur police bomb squad later at the area of the firing.

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Dead body found hanging

IMPHAL, Jan 18: Some villagers living around Yairok Lok area in Langol hill area who… more »

IMPHAL, Jan 18: Some villagers living around Yairok Lok area in Langol hill area who had set out to collect firewood found a highly decomposed male body hanging from a tree in a secluded area of Yairok Lok around 9 am today. The villagers informed Lamphel police who rushed in to recover the dead body. According to the police, the dead person found hanging from his own belt, looks about 45 years. The body was clothed in grey trousers and a white vest. The body would have been hanging for over a year said the source. The dead body has been kept at RIMS morgue.

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