BJP, UNC, NSCN (IM) are one and same : CM

IMPHAL, Jan 28 : Joining the war of words between the Congress and the BJP, ahead of the Assembly election, Chief Minister O Ibobi today claimed that the BJP, UNC and the NSCN (IM) are one and the same though outwardly they may profess to be different …

IMPHAL, Jan 28 : Joining the war of words between the Congress and the BJP, ahead of the Assembly election, Chief Minister O Ibobi today claimed that the BJP, UNC and the NSCN (IM) are one and the same though outwardly they may profess to be different entities.

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BJP, Kak backs candidate with best prospect

IMPHAL, Jan 28 : With the Central Election Committee of the BJP expected to announce the second list of BJP candidates anytime, the BJP, Kakching Mandal has today urged that the party ticket for Kakching Assembly Consti-tuency be given to the candidate…

IMPHAL, Jan 28 : With the Central Election Committee of the BJP expected to announce the second list of BJP candidates anytime, the BJP, Kakching Mandal has today urged that the party ticket for Kakching Assembly Consti-tuency be given to the candidate who has the best prospect of winning the election.

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PRJA discusses issues with Governor

IMPHAL, Jan 28: Leaders of the newly floated political party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA), Irom Sharmila Chanu, Najima Bibi and James Mayengbam met Governor Dr Najma Heptulla at Raj Bhavan today.

IMPHAL, Jan 28: Leaders of the newly floated political party People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA), Irom Sharmila Chanu, Najima Bibi and James Mayengbam met Governor Dr Najma Heptulla at Raj Bhavan today.

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Pro-boxing stage set for Sarita, others

IMPHAL, Jan 28: Boxing favourite of State, Laishram Sarita’s hope of having a bout in her own State will become a reality as she is all set to make a foray into the professional circuit by taking on veteran Hungarian Zsofia Bedo in her debut bout on Sunday at Khuman Lampak.

IMPHAL, Jan 28: Boxing favourite of State, Laishram Sarita’s hope of having a bout in her own State will become a reality as she is all set to make a foray into the professional circuit by taking on veteran Hungarian Zsofia Bedo in her debut bout on Sunday at Khuman Lampak.

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Passenger carriers threaten to suspend service

IMPHAL, Jan 27: Passenger carriers of the State have threatened to suspend transport service and take all their vehicles inside Malom oil depot in case fuel are not made available to them by tomorrow morning.

IMPHAL, Jan 27: Passenger carriers of the State have threatened to suspend transport service and take all their vehicles inside Malom oil depot in case fuel are not made available to them by tomorrow morning.

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State joins Nation in celebrating R-Day

Imphal, Jan 27 (DIPR) :The State joined the rest of the Nation in celebrating the 68th Republic Day to commemorate the date on which the Constitution of India came into being on January 26, 1950 replacing the Government of India Act, 1935 yesterday. In the main function held at the historic Kangla Fort, chief guest […]

Imphal, Jan 27 (DIPR) :The State joined the rest of the Nation in celebrating the 68th Republic Day to commemorate the date on which the Constitution of India came into being on January 26, 1950 replacing the Government of India Act, 1935 yesterday. In the main function held at the historic Kangla Fort, chief guest […]

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Najma Heptulla gives away prizes on R-Day

IMPHAL, Jan 27 (DIPR):Governor Dr Najma A Heptulla gave away the first, second and third prize for various categories of competitions of the 68th Republic Day celebrations, today at the 1st Bn MR ground.

IMPHAL, Jan 27 (DIPR):Governor Dr Najma A Heptulla gave away the first, second and third prize for various categories of competitions of the 68th Republic Day celebrations, today at the 1st Bn MR ground.

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Two former Congress MLAs Valte, Nemcha join BJP, Kim Gangte follows suit from AITC Ibobi in cahoots with NSCN (IM) in imposing blockade : BJP

IMPHAL, Jan 25: Claiming that many ‘good’ Congress leaders have quit their party and joined BJP, BJP leaders have exuded confidence that the party would score a sweeping victory in the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.

IMPHAL, Jan 25: Claiming that many ‘good’ Congress leaders have quit their party and joined BJP, BJP leaders have exuded confidence that the party would score a sweeping victory in the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.

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Jyotin takes pot shots at Joykisan

IMPHAL, Jan 25 : Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee secretary, Jyotin Waikhom has alleged that there is no sign  of MLA Local Area Development Fund in Thangmeiband A/C. He made the statement at political conference organised  by Thangmeiband Block Congress Committee (TBCC) at Ibudhou Naothingkhong Shanglen, Thangmeiband Lairenhanjaba Leikai, today. He accused MLA Joykisan of allegedly […]

IMPHAL, Jan 25 : Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee secretary, Jyotin Waikhom has alleged that there is no sign  of MLA Local Area Development Fund in Thangmeiband A/C. He made the statement at political conference organised  by Thangmeiband Block Congress Committee (TBCC) at Ibudhou Naothingkhong Shanglen, Thangmeiband Lairenhanjaba Leikai, today. He accused MLA Joykisan of allegedly […]

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JD (U) releases manifesto Party to go alone in all 60 seats

IMPHAL, Jan 23 : As election campaign is continuing in full swing, Janata Dal (United) Manipur State Unit today released its election manifesto at its office located at New Checkon Hatta.

IMPHAL, Jan 23 : As election campaign is continuing in full swing, Janata Dal (United) Manipur State Unit today released its election manifesto at its office located at New Checkon Hatta.

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Why blame the Centre : Biren to State Govt

IMPHAL, Jan 23: Former Minister Nongthombam Biren who joined BJP a few months back has castigated the State Government for blaming the Central Government for the UNC’s indefinite economic blockade. Speaking to media persons at their Nityaipat Chuthek office today, Biren said that State Government has been blaming the Central Government for the indefinite economic […]

IMPHAL, Jan 23: Former Minister Nongthombam Biren who joined BJP a few months back has castigated the State Government for blaming the Central Government for the UNC’s indefinite economic blockade. Speaking to media persons at their Nityaipat Chuthek office today, Biren said that State Government has been blaming the Central Government for the indefinite economic […]

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Manipur Civil Society team meets Rajnath to seek end to blockade

New Delhi, Jan 19 : Joint Forum for Peace, a civil society organisation comprising 64 outfits representing various ethnic groups living in Manipur, met Home Minister Rajnath Singh today to urge the Centre to help end the economic blockade in the State …

New Delhi, Jan 19 : Joint Forum for Peace, a civil society organisation comprising 64 outfits representing various ethnic groups living in Manipur, met Home Minister Rajnath Singh today to urge the Centre to help end the economic blockade in the State that has been on since November 1.

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BJP names first list of candidates

IMPHAL, Jan 19 : The Central Election Committee of the BJP which met this evening at New Delhi to work out the candidate list for the coming Assembly polls has reportedly chosen 32 candidates in the first list, said a reliable source.

IMPHAL, Jan 19 : The Central Election Committee of the BJP which met this evening at New Delhi to work out the candidate list for the coming Assembly polls has reportedly chosen 32 candidates in the first list, said a reliable source.

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Manipur Elections 2017 Polls to be a test for EC due to blockade

NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : The latest decision of the United Naga Council (UNC) to intensify the agitation against creating seven new districts has thrown up a tough challenge for the Election Commission to carry out polls in the trouble-torn State of Manipur.

NEW DELHI, Jan 19 : The latest decision of the United Naga Council (UNC) to intensify the agitation against creating seven new districts has thrown up a tough challenge for the Election Commission to carry out polls in the trouble-torn State of Manipur.

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Blockade may affect poll process in Manipur

New Delhi, Jan 18 :The election process in at least 30 Assembly Constituencies in Manipur is likely to be affected as a key National Highway in the State continues to remain blocked for 80 days due to agitation by a Naga group.

New Delhi, Jan 18 :The election process in at least 30 Assembly Constituencies in Manipur is likely to be affected as a key National Highway in the State continues to remain blocked for 80 days due to agitation by a Naga group.

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Search operations ahead of R-Day continue

IMPHAL, Jan 18: Cordon and search operation by district police in different parts of the State as a security measure to foil any unwanted incident ahead of the Republic Day celebration is continuing.

IMPHAL, Jan 18: Cordon and search operation by district police in different parts of the State as a security measure to foil any unwanted incident ahead of the Republic Day celebration is continuing.

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MHA provides 85,000 security personnel

New Delhi, Jan 18 :As many as 85,000 paramilitary personnel have been made available to the Election Commission for deployment in the upcoming Assembly elections in five States, including in politically-crucial Uttar Pradesh, beginning February 11. At a high-level meeting recently, the Union Home Ministry has committed to provide 850 companies for the polls, official […]

New Delhi, Jan 18 :As many as 85,000 paramilitary personnel have been made available to the Election Commission for deployment in the upcoming Assembly elections in five States, including in politically-crucial Uttar Pradesh, beginning February 11. At a high-level meeting recently, the Union Home Ministry has committed to provide 850 companies for the polls, official […]

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Around 300 trucks leave Jiri for Imphal

IMPHAL, Jan 16 : Amidst tight security arrangements, around 300 loaded trucks left Jiribam for Imphal this morning. The convoy of trucks is being escorted by CRPF and State forces.

IMPHAL, Jan 16 : Amidst tight security arrangements, around 300 loaded trucks left Jiribam for Imphal this morning. The convoy of trucks is being escorted by CRPF and State forces.

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Public meet backs repeal AFSPA call

IMPHAL, Jan 16 : A one day public meeting held today at Pureiromba Shanglen, Andro Bazar, Imphal East on ‘Democracy and Repealing of Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958’ endorsed the popular demand for repealing AFSPA from Manipur.

IMPHAL, Jan 16 : A one day public meeting held today at Pureiromba Shanglen, Andro Bazar, Imphal East on ‘Democracy and Repealing of Armed Forces Special Power Act 1958’ endorsed the popular demand for repealing AFSPA from Manipur.

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Heptulla bats for solar, renewable energy

IMPHAL, Jan 16: Stressing on the need for using more solar energy and other renewable energy in order to conserve petroleum products which are depletable, Governor Dr Najma Heptulla asserted that economy of a country is much related to consumption of p…

IMPHAL, Jan 16: Stressing on the need for using more solar energy and other renewable energy in order to conserve petroleum products which are depletable, Governor Dr Najma Heptulla asserted that economy of a country is much related to consumption of petroleum products.

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