3 dead, 300 houses submerged, over 500 families affected

AZAWL | Jul 14

Heavy rainfall in Mizoram since last Monday wreaked havoc and caused large scale destruction on public infrastructures and private properties in different parts of the state. Three persons died due to flood in different parts of Mizo…

AZAWL | Jul 14

Heavy rainfall in Mizoram since last Monday wreaked havoc and caused large scale destruction on public infrastructures and private properties in different parts of the state. Three persons died due to flood in different parts of Mizoram ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59695/3-dead-300-houses-submerged-over-500-families-affected

Police: A friend or a foe?

By Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh

Community policing or community-oriented policing is a strategy of policing that focus on building ties and working closely with members of communities. In fact, community policing is philosophy of full service personal…

By Sanjenbam Jugeshwor Singh

Community policing or community-oriented policing is a strategy of policing that focus on building ties and working closely with members of communities. In fact, community policing is philosophy of full service personalized……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59685/police-a-friend-or-a-foe

Moreh bandh affects normal life

MOREH| Jul 14

The 24-hour bandh called by various CVOs of Moreh town has severely affected normal functioning in the town with shops and markets remaining closed and with no vehicles plying on the streets. And even though Nanphalon market in neighb…

MOREH| Jul 14

The 24-hour bandh called by various CVOs of Moreh town has severely affected normal functioning in the town with shops and markets remaining closed and with no vehicles plying on the streets. And even though Nanphalon market in neighbouri……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59696/moreh-bandh-affects-normal-life

13th Thang-Ta festival held

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Kangleipak Thang-Ta association organised the ‘13th festival of Thang-Ta’ which included a presentation of a cultural show yesterday at the auditorium of the Association located at Lairenpat, Yairipok road, Imphal East.

The festi…

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Kangleipak Thang-Ta association organised the ‘13th festival of Thang-Ta’ which included a presentation of a cultural show yesterday at the auditorium of the Association located at Lairenpat, Yairipok road, Imphal East.

The festival ……

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3 die from mushroom consumption

UKHRUL | Jul 14

A family was poisoned after consuming wild mushrooms. Three persons from Sihai Khullen of Ukhrul district passed away after consuming a mushroom which is locally known as “Ngatha Var.” The deceased includes a 70 year old man and his…

UKHRUL | Jul 14

A family was poisoned after consuming wild mushrooms. Three persons from Sihai Khullen of Ukhrul district passed away after consuming a mushroom which is locally known as “Ngatha Var.” The deceased includes a 70 year old man and his two……

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Private Dental Clinic opened at Thoubal

THOUBAL| Jul 14

A private dental clinic titled “Dr. Sushildro’s Dental Clinic” was inaugurated today at Bamol Leikai, Thoubal.

During the inaugural function, free check-ups were provided to journalists of Thoubal and Kakching districts; and the …

THOUBAL| Jul 14

A private dental clinic titled “Dr. Sushildro’s Dental Clinic” was inaugurated today at Bamol Leikai, Thoubal.

During the inaugural function, free check-ups were provided to journalists of Thoubal and Kakching districts; and the func……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59689/private-dental-clinic-opened-at-thoubal

KCA refutes allegations

JIRIBAM| Jul 14

Kuki Chiefs Association (KCA) has refuted the claims made by “The Peoples of Tuilangkol” about the ongoing grievances and hardship faced by the peoples in the areas.

In reply to the statement signed by Lalboi Gangte in the name o…

JIRIBAM| Jul 14

Kuki Chiefs Association (KCA) has refuted the claims made by “The Peoples of Tuilangkol” about the ongoing grievances and hardship faced by the peoples in the areas.

In reply to the statement signed by Lalboi Gangte in the name of “T……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59698/kca-refutes-allegations

Liquor worth over Rs. 20 lakh destroyed

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Patsoi police, Narcotics Affairs and Border (NAB) and meira paibis jointly destroyed India Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth around Rs. 20.9 lakhs inside the premises of Patsoi police station today.

The liquors were seized on Frid…

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Patsoi police, Narcotics Affairs and Border (NAB) and meira paibis jointly destroyed India Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) worth around Rs. 20.9 lakhs inside the premises of Patsoi police station today.

The liquors were seized on Friday l……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59691/liquor-worth-over-rs-20-lakh-destroyed

Training on Moirang Parva concludes

IMPHAL | Jul 14

A one-month training programme on Moirang Parva tradition came to an end today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound with a special valedictory function.

The training was conducted jointly by Manipur State Shumang L…

IMPHAL | Jul 14

A one-month training programme on Moirang Parva tradition came to an end today at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound with a special valedictory function.

The training was conducted jointly by Manipur State Shumang Leela……

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DPC candidates of education dept. demand results

IMPHAL | Jul 14

The All Manipur Government Higher Secondary Contract Lecturers DPC Faced Candidates under directorate of education has warned of intense democratic agitation if their results are not declared within July 20.

Briefing media at Man…

IMPHAL | Jul 14

The All Manipur Government Higher Secondary Contract Lecturers DPC Faced Candidates under directorate of education has warned of intense democratic agitation if their results are not declared within July 20.

Briefing media at Manipur……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59692/dpc-candidates-of-education-dept-demand-results

Social worker asks MLA Biren to resign on moral ground

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Social worker Mongjam Poireihanba asks MLA of Lamlai assembly constituency, Ksh. Biren to resign on moral ground if he is not going to ease the sufferings of the people of the constituency, who are presently reeling under acute shor…

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Social worker Mongjam Poireihanba asks MLA of Lamlai assembly constituency, Ksh. Biren to resign on moral ground if he is not going to ease the sufferings of the people of the constituency, who are presently reeling under acute shortage……

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Presence of male vendors in Ima Keithel worries women vendors

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Raising concerns over the degrading sanctity of Ima Keithel (mothers market) the only women market in Asia, Manipur Keithel Phambi Apunba Lup (MAKPAL), a parent body of associations of the market draws the attention of the concern d…

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Raising concerns over the degrading sanctity of Ima Keithel (mothers market) the only women market in Asia, Manipur Keithel Phambi Apunba Lup (MAKPAL), a parent body of associations of the market draws the attention of the concern depar……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59704/presence-of-male-vendors-in-ima-keithel-worries-women-vendors

Kuki bodies condemn Moreh killing

KANGPOKPI | Jul 14

Several civil bodies particularly the Kuki CSOs vehemently condemned the killing of town commander of United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) at Moreh yesterday.

The Kuki Inpi Manipur strongly condemned the continuous killings amo…

KANGPOKPI | Jul 14

Several civil bodies particularly the Kuki CSOs vehemently condemned the killing of town commander of United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) at Moreh yesterday.

The Kuki Inpi Manipur strongly condemned the continuous killings among t……

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Student organisations seek clarification on recent bomb at IPS

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Condemning the recent planting of bomb in Imphal Public School, Canchipur amidst various civil voluntary organisations raising the movement of ‘disturbance free education zone’ in the state, student organisations today sought clarif…

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Condemning the recent planting of bomb in Imphal Public School, Canchipur amidst various civil voluntary organisations raising the movement of ‘disturbance free education zone’ in the state, student organisations today sought clarificat……

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NE Biography Forum confers 22 different awards to individuals

IMPHAL | Jul 14

North East Biography Forum (NEBF) today conferred awards to 22 individuals in recognition of their contribution and excellence in different fields including art and culture, literature, humanity service, etc. during the 7th annual a…

IMPHAL | Jul 14

North East Biography Forum (NEBF) today conferred awards to 22 individuals in recognition of their contribution and excellence in different fields including art and culture, literature, humanity service, etc. during the 7th annual award……

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Festival of Khunung Eshei inaugurated

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Under the sponsorship of Art and Culture department, Sanakhuthek Manipur Culture Academy organised a two-day festival of Khunung Eshei (folk song) and workshop at Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU).

In the inaugural function, retired p…

IMPHAL | Jul 14

Under the sponsorship of Art and Culture department, Sanakhuthek Manipur Culture Academy organised a two-day festival of Khunung Eshei (folk song) and workshop at Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU).

In the inaugural function, retired princ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59690/festival-of-khunung-eshei-inaugurated

TU dismisses articles linking Koirao tribe with Kukis as baseless claim

IMPHAL| Jul 14

Thangal Union (TU) also known as Thangal Khanglong, has dismissed the articles and publications in some scholarly publications linking the ‘Koirao Tribe’ or the Thangal tribe with the Kuki tribes of the State as a fabricated stories…

IMPHAL| Jul 14

Thangal Union (TU) also known as Thangal Khanglong, has dismissed the articles and publications in some scholarly publications linking the ‘Koirao Tribe’ or the Thangal tribe with the Kuki tribes of the State as a fabricated stories and……

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Turncoat MLAs’ fate

It is not at all unusual anywhere for politicians to change their party affiliations. In fact there are those who believe this is in keeping with the exercise of an individual’s fundamental freedom to dissent which gives democracy its unique meaning a…

It is not at all unusual anywhere for politicians to change their party affiliations. In fact there are those who believe this is in keeping with the exercise of an individual’s fundamental freedom to dissent which gives democracy its unique meaning and p……

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Sit-in condemns attack on human rights defenders

IMPHAL | Jul 14

The Nongmaikhong Apunba Meira Paibi Lup and Social Economic Development Organisation jointly organised a sit-in protest at Nongmaikhong Leikai Community hall in connection with attacking human rights defenders and their family.

I…

IMPHAL | Jul 14

The Nongmaikhong Apunba Meira Paibi Lup and Social Economic Development Organisation jointly organised a sit-in protest at Nongmaikhong Leikai Community hall in connection with attacking human rights defenders and their family.

In th……

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UKLF points finger at KNA over Moreh Killing

KANGPOKPI | Jul 14

The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) condemned the brutal murder of its 2nd Lieutenant John Gangte, Town Commander of Moreh at Ngamkhai veng and blamed the KNO of continued killing it’s own brethren in a cold blood while most …

KANGPOKPI | Jul 14

The United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF) condemned the brutal murder of its 2nd Lieutenant John Gangte, Town Commander of Moreh at Ngamkhai veng and blamed the KNO of continued killing it’s own brethren in a cold blood while most of t……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/59706/uklf-points-finger-at-kna-over-moreh-killing