IMPHAL, Feb 8: Election campaigns in Manipur have been severely affected by the United Naga Council (UNC)’s indefinite economic blockade being imposed since November 1, 2016 over the new district creation issue.
IMPHAL, Feb 8: Election campaigns in Manipur have been severely affected by the United Naga Council (UNC)’s indefinite economic blockade being imposed since November 1, 2016 over the new district creation issue.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/blockade-deals-a-blow-on-poll-campaign/
Ukhrul, Feb 7 : The Tangkhul Naga Long, under the aegis of the United Naga Council, today imposed a lightning 12 hour total shut down in Ukhrul town to prohibit presiding officers from attending the day long election training programme scheduled to be …
Ukhrul, Feb 7 : The Tangkhul Naga Long, under the aegis of the United Naga Council, today imposed a lightning 12 hour total shut down in Ukhrul town to prohibit presiding officers from attending the day long election training programme scheduled to be held at Town Hall, Phungreitang, Ukhrul.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/12-hours-total-shutdown-complete-at-ukhrul-election-training-jeopardised/
IMPHAL, Feb 7 : Taking due note of the decision of the United Naga Council to continue with the economic blockade, the Home Department of the State Government today stated that this is despite the joint agreement signed on February 3 at New Delhi to th…
IMPHAL, Feb 7 : Taking due note of the decision of the United Naga Council to continue with the economic blockade, the Home Department of the State Government today stated that this is despite the joint agreement signed on February 3 at New Delhi to the understanding that another tripartite talk would be held to discuss issues related to the new districts.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/state-govt-reminds-unc-of-pact-inked-at-delhi/
NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The Government of India and the Government of Manipur have reached an agreement with the United Naga Council (UNC) to unconditionally release two UNC leaders on Tuesday and simultaneously the three-month-long blockade in the North Ea…
NEW DELHI, Feb 6 : The Government of India and the Government of Manipur have reached an agreement with the United Naga Council (UNC) to unconditionally release two UNC leaders on Tuesday and simultaneously the three-month-long blockade in the North Eastern State will be called off.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/govt-to-free-unc-leaders-blockade-to-go-cm/
IMPHAL, Feb 6: Taking strong exception to the practice of re-engaging retired Heads of Department in most Government Departments, Manipur National Democratic Development (MNDF) has decided to file a written complaint to the Election Commission of India…
IMPHAL, Feb 6: Taking strong exception to the practice of re-engaging retired Heads of Department in most Government Departments, Manipur National Democratic Development (MNDF) has decided to file a written complaint to the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/mndf-flays-re-engagement-practice-to-approach-eci/
IMPHAL, Feb 5: BJP supporters today took out an election rally at Kakching in support of BJP candidate in Kakching AC Mayang-lambam Rameshwar. The rally was taken out straight after Rameshwar arrived at Kakching after returning from Kolkata today. Speaking to media persons by the sideline of the rally, M Rameshwar said that a large […]
IMPHAL, Feb 5: BJP supporters today took out an election rally at Kakching in support of BJP candidate in Kakching AC Mayang-lambam Rameshwar. The rally was taken out straight after Rameshwar arrived at Kakching after returning from Kolkata today. Speaking to media persons by the sideline of the rally, M Rameshwar said that a large […]
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/rameshwar-for-letting-valley-acs-in-outer-seat-contest-ls-polls-kakching-rolls-out-red-carpet-for-bjp-candidate/
CHENNAI, Feb 5 : VK Sasikala was made the chief of AIADMK’s legislature party as O Panneerselvam resigned.
CHENNAI, Feb 5 : VK Sasikala was made the chief of AIADMK’s legislature party as O Panneerselvam resigned.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/vk-sasikala-to-be-tamil-nadu-cm-o-panneerselvam-resigns/
IMPHAL, Feb 2: With the stage all set for a tripartite meeting among the United Naga Council (UNC), the Government of Manipur and the Government of India, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Dr Suresh Babu who would be leading the State Government’s delegation has categorically stated that they would explore all avenues to bring a temporary solution to the protracted economic blockade in view of the forthcoming State Assembly election.
IMPHAL, Feb 2: With the stage all set for a tripartite meeting among the United Naga Council (UNC), the Government of Manipur and the Government of India, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Dr Suresh Babu who would be leading the State Government’s delegation has categorically stated that they would explore all avenues to bring a temporary solution to the protracted economic blockade in view of the forthcoming State Assembly election.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/addl-chief-secy-commissioner-unc-leaders-leave-for-delhi/
IMPHAL, Feb 2 : Exuding confidence that a positive outcome would transpire at the scheduled tripartite talk between United Naga Council (UNC), Government of India and Government of Manipur to be held in New Delhi tomorrow, Goodwill Misssion for Peacefu…
IMPHAL, Feb 2 : Exuding confidence that a positive outcome would transpire at the scheduled tripartite talk between United Naga Council (UNC), Government of India and Government of Manipur to be held in New Delhi tomorrow, Goodwill Misssion for Peaceful Coexistence (GMPC) expressed hope that the talk would mainly focus on the intense sufferings encountered by the people due to the blockade and bring an acceptable solution.
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GUWAHATI, Feb 2 :Nagaland is under the grip of full blown crisis with large number of Government offices burnt down by protestors on Thursday. The Kohima Press Club, was also set ablaze late in the evening today. Director General of Nagaland police, LL Dungell told ET, “There is large scale arson in capital city Kohima, […]
GUWAHATI, Feb 2 :Nagaland is under the grip of full blown crisis with large number of Government offices burnt down by protestors on Thursday. The Kohima Press Club, was also set ablaze late in the evening today. Director General of Nagaland police, LL Dungell told ET, “There is large scale arson in capital city Kohima, […]
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/govt-offices-set-ablaze-in-kohima-situation-deteriorating/
New Delhi, Jan 31 : The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to divert its resources from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to focus on the other three poll-bound States : Manipur, Uttarakhand and Goa.
New Delhi, Jan 31 : The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has decided to divert its resources from Punjab and Uttar Pradesh to focus on the other three poll-bound States : Manipur, Uttarakhand and Goa.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/rss-to-concentrate-more-on-manipur-uttarakhand-and-goa-up-punjab-left-to-bjp/
IMPHAL, Jan 31 : In connection with the ensuing Assembly election, the election expenditure monitoring team seized GI sheets yesterday, informed Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Kumar Dewangan.
IMPHAL, Jan 31 : In connection with the ensuing Assembly election, the election expenditure monitoring team seized GI sheets yesterday, informed Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Kumar Dewangan.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/ceo-ups-drive-to-check-expenditure/
IMPHAL, Jan 31: Enraged locals of Tumukhong, Moirangpurel and its surrounding villages reportedly torched two houses of individuals involved in the abduction of three workers and killing two of them in an alleged cross firing.
IMPHAL, Jan 31: Enraged locals of Tumukhong, Moirangpurel and its surrounding villages reportedly torched two houses of individuals involved in the abduction of three workers and killing two of them in an alleged cross firing.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/irate-locals-torch-abductors-houses/
IMPHAL, Jan 30 : Giving the green signal for the scheduled tripartite talk between the State Government, UNC and the Central Government at New Delhi on February 3, the UNC has decided that its president Gaidon Kamei and general secretary S Milan, three…
IMPHAL, Jan 30 : Giving the green signal for the scheduled tripartite talk between the State Government, UNC and the Central Government at New Delhi on February 3, the UNC has decided that its president Gaidon Kamei and general secretary S Milan, three former presidents of the UNC, president of ANSAM, president and general secretary of Naga Women Union will take part in the proposed talk.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/unc-gives-nod-to-feb-3-tripartite-talk/
IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Giving it back word for word to the Chief Minister for his ‘BJP, UNC, NSCN (IM) are one and same’ quip on January 28, the State unit of the BJP today asserted that the Congress is canvassing for vote by using the name of the NSCN (IM) and added that if […]
IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Giving it back word for word to the Chief Minister for his ‘BJP, UNC, NSCN (IM) are one and same’ quip on January 28, the State unit of the BJP today asserted that the Congress is canvassing for vote by using the name of the NSCN (IM) and added that if […]
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/cong-campaigning-in-the-name-of-nscn-im-bjp/
IMPHAL, Jan 29: Two workers out of three who were abducted by suspected KNF (N) cadres were killed in an alleged gunfight between the underground outfit and KNA cadres who came to rescue the workers.
IMPHAL, Jan 29: Two workers out of three who were abducted by suspected KNF (N) cadres were killed in an alleged gunfight between the underground outfit and KNA cadres who came to rescue the workers.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/two-abducted-workers-killed-in-alleged-cross-firing/
IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Crowd favourite and Asian Games bronze medallist Laishram Sarita outboxed 59-pro bout veteran Zsofia Bedo of Hungary in her first professional outing at the Indoor stadium of Khuman Lampak sports complex today evening.
IMPHAL, Jan 29 : Crowd favourite and Asian Games bronze medallist Laishram Sarita outboxed 59-pro bout veteran Zsofia Bedo of Hungary in her first professional outing at the Indoor stadium of Khuman Lampak sports complex today evening.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/sarita-outpunches-bedo-in-first-pro-bout/
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IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The ongoing “indefinite” economic blockade called by the United Naga Council (UNC) has not only given an edge to the ruling Congress party because of polarisation between the people of hills and the valley, but also helped three-time Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in diverting focus of the electorate from anti-incumbency risks. The UNC is the umbrella group of Naga social organisations.
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IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The ongoing “indefinite” economic blockade called by the United Naga Council (UNC) has not only given an edge to the ruling Congress party because of polarisation between the people of hills and the valley, but also helped three-time Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in diverting focus of the electorate from anti-incumbency risks. The UNC is the umbrella group of Naga social organisations.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/blockade-blessing-in-disguise-for-congress/
Pune, Jan 29 : Information and Broadcasting Ministry Secretary Ajay Mittal today said North East Film Festival (NEFF) ‘Fragrances from the North East’ is an unique window to films, food, culture and handicrafts diversity of the region.
Pune, Jan 29 : Information and Broadcasting Ministry Secretary Ajay Mittal today said North East Film Festival (NEFF) ‘Fragrances from the North East’ is an unique window to films, food, culture and handicrafts diversity of the region.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/north-east-film-festival-gets-underway-in-pune/
IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The Progressive Voluntary Organisation under the aegis of the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur, organised a Khunung Eshei festival at Neinashang community hall at Tera Loukrakpam Leikai today.
IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The Progressive Voluntary Organisation under the aegis of the Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur, organised a Khunung Eshei festival at Neinashang community hall at Tera Loukrakpam Leikai today.
Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/khunung-eshei-festival-held/
