Ibobi should step down for failing to resolve blockade : Javadekar

IMPHAL, Jan 15: As he has failed to open the National Highways connecting Manipur with other parts of the country or get the indefinite economic blockade lifted in spite of the large number of security forces sent by the Central Government, Chief Minis…

IMPHAL, Jan 15: As he has failed to open the National Highways connecting Manipur with other parts of the country or get the indefinite economic blockade lifted in spite of the large number of security forces sent by the Central Government, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi ought to step down, asserted Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar.

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Top Ministers, Army chief review Manipur situation

New Delhi, Jan 15 :Top Central Ministers, along with security officials, today reviewed the prevailing situation in Manipur where a 75-day long economic blockade on National Highways has crippled normal life.

New Delhi, Jan 15 :Top Central Ministers, along with security officials, today reviewed the prevailing situation in Manipur where a 75-day long economic blockade on National Highways has crippled normal life.

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Bpr cops rescue hostage, nab 4 abductors

IMPHAL, Jan 15: Bishnupur district police have successfully rescued a man who has been held hostage for ransom apart from arresting four abductors.

IMPHAL, Jan 15: Bishnupur district police have successfully rescued a man who has been held hostage for ransom apart from arresting four abductors.

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Bihar boat tragedy : Death toll rises to 24, likely to climb PM offers ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each

NEW DELHI, Jan 15 : The death toll in yesterday’s boat tragedy in Patna rose to 24 today, NDRF said.

NEW DELHI, Jan 15 : The death toll in yesterday’s boat tragedy in Patna rose to 24 today, NDRF said.

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Governor lauds SHRI on annual day

IMPHAL, Jan 14 : Shija Hospitals and Research Institute held its annual meet under the theme ‘seeking within’, today at Lamphelpat.

IMPHAL, Jan 14 : Shija Hospitals and Research Institute held its annual meet under the theme ‘seeking within’, today at Lamphelpat.

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‘Safe drive’ call echoes on Drivers’ Day

IMPHAL, Jan 14: The Drivers’ Day was observed today at the IOC’s new depot at Malom on the theme ‘Safe Drive, Safe for All” under the aegis of the All Manipur Petroleum Product Drivers Association.

IMPHAL, Jan 14: The Drivers’ Day was observed today at the IOC’s new depot at Malom on the theme ‘Safe Drive, Safe for All” under the aegis of the All Manipur Petroleum Product Drivers Association.

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Lions centennial celebration held

Imphal, January 13 (DIPR) : Lions Clubs International’s Centennial Celebration, Manipur Region was held at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound today.

Imphal, January 13 (DIPR) : Lions Clubs International’s Centennial Celebration, Manipur Region was held at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound today.

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Problems of movement of 500 loaded trucks in single convoy detailed Loaded trucks to line up for Imphal trip from Jiri

IMPHAL, Jan 10: Goods-laden trucks including all types of fuel tankers that had reached Jiribam for heading towards Imphal have been asked to line up one day ahead of the schedule Imphal trip.

IMPHAL, Jan 10: Goods-laden trucks including all types of fuel tankers that had reached Jiribam for heading towards Imphal have been asked to line up one day ahead of the schedule Imphal trip.

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Naga CSOs bare fangs at AR, CO

SENAPATI, Jan 10: Naga civil society organisations have accused the Assam Rifles of physically assaulting leaders of the All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM), who are also volunteers of the UNC, on January 9.

SENAPATI, Jan 10: Naga civil society organisations have accused the Assam Rifles of physically assaulting leaders of the All Naga Students’ Association Manipur (ANSAM), who are also volunteers of the UNC, on January 9.

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Archaeological Survey of India orders probe State students ‘denied’ entry into Taj Mahal

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 :The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal by CISF personnel, who demanded that they produce proof of their National…

NEW DELHI, Jan 10 :The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday ordered an inquiry after a group of students from Manipur were allegedly stopped from entering the Taj Mahal by CISF personnel, who demanded that they produce proof of their Nationality.

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Gaan-Ngai festival kicks off All issues can be resolved through dialogue : CS

IMPHAL, Jan 10 : All the issues plaguing the State can be sorted out through dialogue, Chief Secretary O Nabakishore said at the opening ceremony of the biggest annual post-harvest festival of the Zeliangrong people Gaan-Ngai at Ragailong today.

IMPHAL, Jan 10 : All the issues plaguing the State can be sorted out through dialogue, Chief Secretary O Nabakishore said at the opening ceremony of the biggest annual post-harvest festival of the Zeliangrong people Gaan-Ngai at Ragailong today.

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ANSAM president, 2 others pulled up, freed

SENAPATI, Jan 9: A highly volatile situation was witnessed in the whole of Senapati town today affecting normal life severely for a brief period following the detention of leaders of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) by 34 Assam Rifles. T…

SENAPATI, Jan 9: A highly volatile situation was witnessed in the whole of Senapati town today affecting normal life severely for a brief period following the detention of leaders of All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) by 34 Assam Rifles. They were released later but only after the furious Naga public intervened.

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Passengers hit hard as bus service along NH-2 remain suspended

KANGPOKPI, Jan 7 : The prolonged suspension of services of Senapati bound passenger buses along National Highway between Imphal and Senapati has caused tremendous hardships to the daily commuters across the State.

KANGPOKPI, Jan 7 : The prolonged suspension of services of Senapati bound passenger buses along National Highway between Imphal and Senapati has caused tremendous hardships to the daily commuters across the State.

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Loaded trucks reach Imphal, more to arrive

IMPHAL, Jan 8: At least 154 loaded trucks have reached Imphal from Jiribam together with security escorts amidst the UNC’s ongoing indefinite economic blockade.
The loaded trucks which were escorted by CRPF and State police started moving from Jiribam in the wee hours today.

IMPHAL, Jan 8: At least 154 loaded trucks have reached Imphal from Jiribam together with security escorts amidst the UNC’s ongoing indefinite economic blockade.
The loaded trucks which were escorted by CRPF and State police started moving from Jiribam in the wee hours today.

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Gaikhangam belittles BJP’s poll prospect

IMPHAL, Jan 8: Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has asserted that the Congress does not count BJP as a rival for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.

IMPHAL, Jan 8: Launching a scathing attack on the BJP, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam has asserted that the Congress does not count BJP as a rival for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.

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Killing of Irom Roger case in 2011 Prime accused N Ajay convicted, quantum of penalty on January 11

IMPHAL, Jan 7: Nongthom-bam Ajay, son of former Congress Minister N Biren, was convicted by the Court of Session Judge, Imphal West yesterday under 304 part II IPC and 27 Arms Act yesterday. The same Court would announce the quantum of punishment on January 11. N Ajay was accused of killing Irom Roger of Wangkhei […]

IMPHAL, Jan 7: Nongthom-bam Ajay, son of former Congress Minister N Biren, was convicted by the Court of Session Judge, Imphal West yesterday under 304 part II IPC and 27 Arms Act yesterday. The same Court would announce the quantum of punishment on January 11. N Ajay was accused of killing Irom Roger of Wangkhei […]

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Bishwajit spells out BJP’s stand against blockade politics

IMPHAL, Jan 2: BJP Manipur Pradesh general secretary (organisation) and MLA Thongam Bishwajit has categorically stated that the BJP has a concrete stand on the indefinite economic blockade being imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on the National …

IMPHAL, Jan 2: BJP Manipur Pradesh general secretary (organisation) and MLA Thongam Bishwajit has categorically stated that the BJP has a concrete stand on the indefinite economic blockade being imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on the National Highways leading to Manipur.

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Election likely to be held in second week of February CEO pledges to enforce code of conduct stringently

IMPHAL, Dec 31: Chief Electoral Officer VK Dewangan has vowed to enforce the election model code of conduct most stringently once due notification is issued for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.

IMPHAL, Dec 31: Chief Electoral Officer VK Dewangan has vowed to enforce the election model code of conduct most stringently once due notification is issued for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election.

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BJP forms Govt in Arunachal Pradesh

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: In a fast-paced development on Saturday, a BJP Government was installed in Arunachal Pradesh after 33, out of 43 Peoples’ Party of Arunachal (PPA) MLAs led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, joined the party.

ITANAGAR, Dec 31: In a fast-paced development on Saturday, a BJP Government was installed in Arunachal Pradesh after 33, out of 43 Peoples’ Party of Arunachal (PPA) MLAs led by Chief Minister Pema Khandu, joined the party.

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Closing day function of Nupi Lan celebration month held

IMPHAL, Dec 31 : The closing day function of the 77th Nupi Lan celebration month was held today at Nupi Lan Memorial complex, Sanjen-thong under the aegis of Nupi Lan Memorial Association, Manipur (NLMAM).

IMPHAL, Dec 31 : The closing day function of the 77th Nupi Lan celebration month was held today at Nupi Lan Memorial complex, Sanjen-thong under the aegis of Nupi Lan Memorial Association, Manipur (NLMAM).

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