MoS H&FW promises solution

IMPHAL, Mar 3: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Faggan Singh Fulaste has promised amicable solution for the people affected by the Thou-bal Multipurpose Project provided BJP is elected to power in the State.
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IMPHAL, Mar 3: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Faggan Singh Fulaste has promised amicable solution for the people affected by the Thou-bal Multipurpose Project provided BJP is elected to power in the State.

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NOTA and its growing relevance

Around 11 lakh people of Manipur are eligible to exercise their right to adult franchise in the first phase of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election scheduled on March 4. Altogether 168 candidates including seven women would be vying for 38 As…

Around 11 lakh people of Manipur are eligible to exercise their right to adult franchise in the first phase of the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election scheduled on March 4. Altogether 168 candidates including seven women would be vying for 38 Assembly seats.

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Manipur: As BJP lays siege to bastion, Congress banks on minority backing – Times of India


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Manipur: As BJP lays siege to bastion, Congress banks on minority backing
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IMPHAL: In the fast-changing political landscape of the northeast, where BJP made inroads and then took the fast track, it is Manipur now that faces polls amid a saffron surge and all eyes are on the state’s Muslims, who could turn out to be an


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Manipur: As BJP lays siege to bastion, Congress banks on minority backing
Times of India
IMPHAL: In the fast-changing political landscape of the northeast, where BJP made inroads and then took the fast track, it is Manipur now that faces polls amid a saffron surge and all eyes are on the state's Muslims, who could turn out to be an

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EC orders FIR against Manipur BJP office bearers over advertisement in newspapers – The New Indian Express


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EC orders FIR against Manipur BJP office bearers over advertisement in newspapers
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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission tonight ordered registration of an FIR against office bearers “concerned” of Manipur BJP for publishing an advertisement without the requisite approval from the certification panel. On the basis of a report by poll …
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EC orders FIR against Manipur BJP office bearers over advertisement in newspapers
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NEW DELHI: The Election Commission tonight ordered registration of an FIR against office bearers "concerned" of Manipur BJP for publishing an advertisement without the requisite approval from the certification panel. On the basis of a report by poll …
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Kuki Inpi submits memorandum

IMPHAL, Mar 3 : Kuki Inpi has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing to settle the alleged heinous acts committed by NSCN-IM and also to reveal the contents of the Framework Agreement.
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IMPHAL, Mar 3 : Kuki Inpi has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealing to settle the alleged heinous acts committed by NSCN-IM and also to reveal the contents of the Framework Agreement.

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AR Director General reviews

IMPHAL, Mar 3 : Lieutenant General Shokin Chauhan, Director General, Assam Rifles, arrived in the State on a two day visit today. The DGAR visited Moreh, Chandel, Tengnoupal and was briefed by the respective Commandants on the security of Integrated C…

IMPHAL, Mar 3 : Lieutenant General Shokin Chauhan, Director General, Assam Rifles, arrived in the State on a two day visit today. The DGAR visited Moreh, Chandel, Tengnoupal and was briefed by the respective Commandants on the security of Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) and prevailing security situation in their respective area.

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Campaigns organised

IMPHAL, Mar 3: Childline Imphal under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan organised a social service campaign at Indira Gandhi Children Park, BT Road and tree plantation campaign at Chanura Leikol Children Home, Kongpal Laishram Leikai, Carmel Jyoti Children Home, L…

IMPHAL, Mar 3: Childline Imphal under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan organised a social service campaign at Indira Gandhi Children Park, BT Road and tree plantation campaign at Chanura Leikol Children Home, Kongpal Laishram Leikai, Carmel Jyoti Children Home, Luwangsangbam, Destitute Children Home for Boys, Dewlahland,

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KCLF appeals

IMPHAL, Mar 3 : Kuki Christian Leaders’ Fellowship (KCLF) has today appealed to all the contesting candidates and their workers to shun violence and ensure the election is conducted peacefully.

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IMPHAL, Mar 3 : Kuki Christian Leaders’ Fellowship (KCLF) has today appealed to all the contesting candidates and their workers to shun violence and ensure the election is conducted peacefully.

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Protest

IMPHAL, Mar 3 : Local womenfolk staged a protest demonstration at the residential gate of MLA RK Imo at Sagolband against hurling a hand grenade at the residence of the Congress MLA.
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IMPHAL, Mar 3 : Local womenfolk staged a protest demonstration at the residential gate of MLA RK Imo at Sagolband against hurling a hand grenade at the residence of the Congress MLA.

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BJP appoints

IMPHAL, Mar 3 : BJP, Manipur Pradesh has appointed Jyotin Waikhom as vice-president of BJP, Manipur Pradesh with immediate effect, informed a statement issued by the party president.
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IMPHAL, Mar 3 : BJP, Manipur Pradesh has appointed Jyotin Waikhom as vice-president of BJP, Manipur Pradesh with immediate effect, informed a statement issued by the party president.

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Joint meeting

IMPHAL, Mar 3:In connection with the unfortunate incident occurred on February 25 at Keisamthong Kabui village, Zeliangrong Union (AMN) has convened a joint meeting with the representatives of all the concerned and unanimously settled the issue peacefu…

IMPHAL, Mar 3:In connection with the unfortunate incident occurred on February 25 at Keisamthong Kabui village, Zeliangrong Union (AMN) has convened a joint meeting with the representatives of all the concerned and unanimously settled the issue peacefully, informed a statement issued by ZU(AMN).

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Liquor seized

IMPHAL, Mar 3 : Troops of Tamei Battalion under the aegis of Senapati Brigade has seized illicit liquor worth Rs 2, 47,425 from a Tata truck (MN-01 8195) at Awangkhul check post, said a statement issued by PIB(D), Imphal. One S Ravi Singh, s/o of Lucky…

IMPHAL, Mar 3 : Troops of Tamei Battalion under the aegis of Senapati Brigade has seized illicit liquor worth Rs 2, 47,425 from a Tata truck (MN-01 8195) at Awangkhul check post, said a statement issued by PIB(D), Imphal. One S Ravi Singh, s/o of Lucky Singh of Konjon Taikdhan village was detained. He revealed that the liquor belonged to one Ph Ibobcha of Konjon Taikdhan village. The recovered liquor alongwith the vehicle and S Ravi Singh was handed over to Noney police station on February 23.

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Stationary items found unusable

IMPHAL, Mar 3: According to a reliable source, most of the stationery items supplied by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to the polling stations for the first phase of election have been rendered useless due to sub standard quality of the said pr…

IMPHAL, Mar 3: According to a reliable source, most of the stationery items supplied by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to the polling stations for the first phase of election have been rendered useless due to sub standard quality of the said products.

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MPP condoles

IMPHAL, Mar 3: Manipur People’s Party held a condolence meeting to mourn the death of Yumnam Yaima.

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IMPHAL, Mar 3: Manipur People’s Party held a condolence meeting to mourn the death of Yumnam Yaima.

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“No place for democratic movement”

IMPHAL, Mar 3: Saying that democratic movement in the State seems to have got no place as many democratic protests including the historic 16 years long fast staged by Irom Sharmila went unheard, several frontal organisations including IPSA, Kanglamei, CLK, KIL and KSA asserted that there is no point in casting vote by electorates in elections if such protests were not paid heed in the democratic country.

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IMPHAL, Mar 3: Saying that democratic movement in the State seems to have got no place as many democratic protests including the historic 16 years long fast staged by Irom Sharmila went unheard, several frontal organisations including IPSA, Kanglamei, CLK, KIL and KSA asserted that there is no point in casting vote by electorates in elections if such protests were not paid heed in the democratic country.

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Round 1: Battle to rule Manipur begins today – Economic Times


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Round 1: Battle to rule Manipur begins today
Economic Times
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh have assured that territorial integrity of Manipur will be protected and there is nothing in the agreement which harms state’s interest. BJP has also raked up the issue of fake
Manipur polls: Congress eyes dominance, BJP promises end to economic blockadeTimes of India
The stakes in ManipurThe Hindu
As Manipur simmers, will the lotus bloom?Deccan Chronicle
Eastern Mirror –Daily Pioneer
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Round 1: Battle to rule Manipur begins today
Economic Times
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh have assured that territorial integrity of Manipur will be protected and there is nothing in the agreement which harms state's interest. BJP has also raked up the issue of fake
Manipur polls: Congress eyes dominance, BJP promises end to economic blockadeTimes of India
The stakes in ManipurThe Hindu
As Manipur simmers, will the lotus bloom?Deccan Chronicle
Eastern Mirror –Daily Pioneer
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Phase-I Manipur Assembly polls today – Nagaland Post


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Phase-I Manipur Assembly polls today
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In a pre-poll related violence, four vehicles of two candidates were torched by miscreants in Senapati on Friday, while Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) has owned responsibility for the explosion at the residence of NPF candidate K Leishiyo at Langol
Naga People’s Front condemns Manipur blastBusiness Standard
Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: When underground outfits go overground for politicians and make moneyInternational Business Times, India Edition

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Phase-I Manipur Assembly polls today
Nagaland Post
In a pre-poll related violence, four vehicles of two candidates were torched by miscreants in Senapati on Friday, while Manipur Naga People's Front (MNPF) has owned responsibility for the explosion at the residence of NPF candidate K Leishiyo at Langol
Naga People's Front condemns Manipur blastBusiness Standard
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Meet Director Haobam Paban Kumar Whose Films About Manipur Are Showcased in Busan & Berlinale – The Better India (blog)

Meet Director Haobam Paban Kumar Whose Films About Manipur Are Showcased in Busan & BerlinaleThe Better India (blog)Lady of the Lake will release in Manipur theatres, and the movie is currently doing the round of festivals. It has won the Golden Ga…

Meet Director Haobam Paban Kumar Whose Films About Manipur Are Showcased in Busan & Berlinale
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Lady of the Lake will release in Manipur theatres, and the movie is currently doing the round of festivals. It has won the Golden Gateway award at Jio MAMI Mumbai International Film Festival 2016 and Paban himself clinched the 2016 Aravindan Puraskaran …

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Manipur Election 2017: Decoding the political lineation of Meiteis, Nagas and Kuki tribes – Firstpost

India TodayManipur Election 2017: Decoding the political lineation of Meiteis, Nagas and Kuki tribesFirstpostManipur, a state strife with communal conflicts and political violence, goes to polls on 4 and 8 March. Issues like economic blockade, Afspa an…


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Manipur Election 2017: Decoding the political lineation of Meiteis, Nagas and Kuki tribes
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Manipur, a state strife with communal conflicts and political violence, goes to polls on 4 and 8 March. Issues like economic blockade, Afspa and the anti-incumbency wave are likely to impact the poll outcome. The major players in the state are the
Manipur Assembly election: Why is NOTA a preferred option for Manipuri youthIndia Today
Manipur HC sends two Naga activists in judicial custodyBusiness Standard
Naga deal and Manipur: I told you soLivemint

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Will Iron Sharmila’s fight against AFSPA turn tables in Manipur elections? – Business Standard


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Will Iron Sharmila’s fight against AFSPA turn tables in Manipur elections?
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With the stage set for the first phase of polling in the landlocked state of Manipur, all eyes will be on feisty Manipuri activist and political debutant Irom Sharmila. Sharmila has a long way to go in the poll ring, as she has a single point agenda of
Can Najima Bibi create history in Manipur election?Livemint
Manipur’s Iron Lady goes to the pollsThe Hindu
Manipur at ‘crossroads’ — Violence, corruption and much moreZee News (blog)

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Will Iron Sharmila's fight against AFSPA turn tables in Manipur elections?
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With the stage set for the first phase of polling in the landlocked state of Manipur, all eyes will be on feisty Manipuri activist and political debutant Irom Sharmila. Sharmila has a long way to go in the poll ring, as she has a single point agenda of
Can Najima Bibi create history in Manipur election?Livemint
Manipur's Iron Lady goes to the pollsThe Hindu
Manipur at 'crossroads' — Violence, corruption and much moreZee News (blog)

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