2017 polls may see highest deployment of SFs

NEW DELHI, Feb 15 :With little headway in efforts to end the economic block-ade in Manipur, the upco- ming assembly polls in the state may see one of the highest deployment of Central para-military forces in the recent times.
The post 2017 polls may se…

NEW DELHI, Feb 15 :With little headway in efforts to end the economic block-ade in Manipur, the upco- ming assembly polls in the state may see one of the highest deployment of Central para-military forces in the recent times.

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CBI to launch fresh probe into BT Road July 23, 2009 firing incident

IMPHAL, Feb 14: In a significant development over the July 23 BT Road firing case, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will carry out fresh investigation into the infamous firing case after taking due permission from the Sessions Judge Imphal West wh…

IMPHAL, Feb 14: In a significant development over the July 23 BT Road firing case, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will carry out fresh investigation into the infamous firing case after taking due permission from the Sessions Judge Imphal West where the session trial of CBI is going on against Y Munal and eight others.

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JCILPS says no to all non-local candidates

IMPHAL, Feb 14: Even as one non-local man who was given Congress ticket had returned the ticket and opted to fight the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election as an independent candidate, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has …

IMPHAL, Feb 14: Even as one non-local man who was given Congress ticket had returned the ticket and opted to fight the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election as an independent candidate, the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has categorically stated that no non-local man should contest elections held in Manipur.

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Cong promises potable water for all, CM takes digs at former Congmen now with BJP

IMPHAL, Feb 13: The incumbent Congress Government has pledged that it would invest maximum efforts to provide potable water to every household of the State provided it is re-elected in the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.

IMPHAL, Feb 13: The incumbent Congress Government has pledged that it would invest maximum efforts to provide potable water to every household of the State provided it is re-elected in the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.

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BJP takes complaints to Governor

IMPHAL, Feb 13: A team of BJP leaders led by MP and Manipur in-charge Prahlad Singh Patel called on Governor Najma Heptulla at the Raj Bhavan at around 2.30 pm today.

IMPHAL, Feb 13: A team of BJP leaders led by MP and Manipur in-charge Prahlad Singh Patel called on Governor Najma Heptulla at the Raj Bhavan at around 2.30 pm today.

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BJP Govt is a forgone conclusion : Joy

IMPHAL, Feb 13: The claim that BJP would form the next Government in Manipur after the State Assembly election is indisputable, asserted veteran politician Okram Joy.

IMPHAL, Feb 13: The claim that BJP would form the next Government in Manipur after the State Assembly election is indisputable, asserted veteran politician Okram Joy.

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Nagaland bandh disrupts normal life

Kohima, Feb 13 : The bandh called by Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) Kohima and Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) demanding Chief Minister TR Zeliang’s resignation affected normal life in Nagaland today even as no untoward incident was reported.

Kohima, Feb 13 : The bandh called by Nagaland Tribes Action Committee (NTAC) Kohima and Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) demanding Chief Minister TR Zeliang’s resignation affected normal life in Nagaland today even as no untoward incident was reported.

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16 candidates file papers, Phungzathang launches self in NPP avatar

CCpur, Feb 13: Former Congress leader Phungzathang Tonsing who left the party on Thursday has sought to re-launch himself today under the NPP banner even as he cited ‘personal political decision’ as the reason for leaving the party he has been associated with for over three decades, and sought another public mandate.

CCpur, Feb 13: Former Congress leader Phungzathang Tonsing who left the party on Thursday has sought to re-launch himself today under the NPP banner even as he cited ‘personal political decision’ as the reason for leaving the party he has been associated with for over three decades, and sought another public mandate.

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UNC rolls up sleeves to meet ‘unlawful’ tag move of CLP

IMPHAL, Feb 12: The United Naga Council (UNC) has condemned the Congress Legislature Party’s decision to urge the Central Government to declare them as an unlawful organisation.

IMPHAL, Feb 12: The United Naga Council (UNC) has condemned the Congress Legislature Party’s decision to urge the Central Government to declare them as an unlawful organisation.

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BJP condemns ‘assault’ by Cong workers

IMPHAL, Feb 11: BJP Manipur in-charge Prahlad Singh Patel has strongly condemned the alleged shooting and stone pelting at the house of a BJP supporter for hoisting the party’s flag at Mayang Imphal Konchak Makha Leikai yesterday.

IMPHAL, Feb 11: BJP Manipur in-charge Prahlad Singh Patel has strongly condemned the alleged shooting and stone pelting at the house of a BJP supporter for hoisting the party’s flag at Mayang Imphal Konchak Makha Leikai yesterday.

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NPP tongue lashes both Cong, BJP

IMPHAL, Feb 11: Accusing both the Central Government and the State Government of playing political games over the indefinite economic blockade, the National People’s Party (NPP) has asserted that neither BJP nor Congress is able to feel the misery being endured by the masses.

IMPHAL, Feb 11: Accusing both the Central Government and the State Government of playing political games over the indefinite economic blockade, the National People’s Party (NPP) has asserted that neither BJP nor Congress is able to feel the misery being endured by the masses.

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No more talks with UNC if blockade continues : Govt

New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) :The Centre is unlikely to hold fresh round of talks with a Naga group spearheading the economic blockade in poll—bound Manipur for over three months now, after no breakthrough was achieved in two rounds of meetings with the stakeholders to resolve the crises.

New Delhi, Feb 10 (PTI) :The Centre is unlikely to hold fresh round of talks with a Naga group spearheading the economic blockade in poll—bound Manipur for over three months now, after no breakthrough was achieved in two rounds of meetings with the stakeholders to resolve the crises.

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Phungzathang resigns, likely to join NPP

IMPHAL, Feb 10: Former MPCC president and senior Congress leader MLA Phungzathang Tonsing has reportedly resigned from the primary membership of Congress party. Notably, Phungzathang Tonsing has already been allotted Congress ticket to contest the 11th State Assembly election in Churachandpur AC. Sources informed that Phungzathang Tonsing is likely to join National People’s Party (NPP) […]

IMPHAL, Feb 10: Former MPCC president and senior Congress leader MLA Phungzathang Tonsing has reportedly resigned from the primary membership of Congress party. Notably, Phungzathang Tonsing has already been allotted Congress ticket to contest the 11th State Assembly election in Churachandpur AC. Sources informed that Phungzathang Tonsing is likely to join National People’s Party (NPP) […]

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BJP to fight polls on the plank of clean Govt

IMPHAL, Feb 10 : BJP will fight the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election with the primary objective of booting out the Congress Government and establish a clean, corruption free Government in the State, stated BJP Manipur Pradesh general secretar…

IMPHAL, Feb 10 : BJP will fight the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election with the primary objective of booting out the Congress Government and establish a clean, corruption free Government in the State, stated BJP Manipur Pradesh general secretary (administration) Th Biswajit.

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Let’s save Manipur from Congress : BJP

IMPHAL, Feb 9 : BJP Manipur Pradesh president K Bhabananda has categorically stated that there is no other option than to vote of BJP if Manipur must be saved from Congress which has been scheming to fragment the State.

IMPHAL, Feb 9 : BJP Manipur Pradesh president K Bhabananda has categorically stated that there is no other option than to vote of BJP if Manipur must be saved from Congress which has been scheming to fragment the State.

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HC demands 72 coys of Central forces

IMPHAL, Feb 9 : A full bench of the High Court of Manipur comprising of Chief Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Justice N Kotiswar and Justice Kh Nobin has issued an order directing the Ministry of Defence, Secretary to provide 72 companies of Central forc…

IMPHAL, Feb 9 : A full bench of the High Court of Manipur comprising of Chief Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Justice N Kotiswar and Justice Kh Nobin has issued an order directing the Ministry of Defence, Secretary to provide 72 companies of Central forces immediately to the State Government so that they can be deployed at areas identified as vulnerable along NH-2.

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Why not spell out contents of Framework Agreement : CM Ibobi questions PM’s unwillingness to disclose details

IMPHAL, Feb 8: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has asked if there would be any harm if Prime Minister Narendra announces that the Framework Agreement signed between the Government of India and NSCN-IM does not contain anything inimical to the State of Man…

IMPHAL, Feb 8: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has asked if there would be any harm if Prime Minister Narendra announces that the Framework Agreement signed between the Government of India and NSCN-IM does not contain anything inimical to the State of Manipur provided he is coming to the State for election campaign.

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DGP, IOC DM appear before High Court

IMPHAL, Feb 8: As directed yesterday, DGP LM Khaute and IOC Imphal Division Divisional Manager appeared before a full bench of the High Court of Manipur comprising of Chief Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Justice N Kotiswar and Justice Kh Nobin.

IMPHAL, Feb 8: As directed yesterday, DGP LM Khaute and IOC Imphal Division Divisional Manager appeared before a full bench of the High Court of Manipur comprising of Chief Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Justice N Kotiswar and Justice Kh Nobin.

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NE girls trained under Delhi Police, ready for deployment

NEW DELHI, Feb 8 : After vigorous training for a year, handling all latest weapons, firing AK-47, Insas in long range firing range , being tutored about all latest laws, toughened with martial arts and skillfully mastered Hindi language, the North Eas…

NEW DELHI, Feb 8 : After vigorous training for a year, handling all latest weapons, firing AK-47, Insas in long range firing range , being tutored about all latest laws, toughened with martial arts and skillfully mastered Hindi language, the North East girls from Delhi Police are ready for deployment.

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ICHAM bats for Chadong villagers

IMPHAL, Feb 8: Information Centre for Hill Areas Manipur (ICHAM) has demanded the State Government and other authorities concerned to provide quick settlement for the people of Chadong and other neighbouring villages who were rendered homeless due to …

IMPHAL, Feb 8: Information Centre for Hill Areas Manipur (ICHAM) has demanded the State Government and other authorities concerned to provide quick settlement for the people of Chadong and other neighbouring villages who were rendered homeless due to the construction of Mapithel dam which is a part of Thoubal Multipurpose project.

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