On Friday afternoon, news reports said the Reserved Bank of India, dispatched to Manipur, Rs. 107 crores in the new Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 currency notes as well as in the older smaller denomination to facilitate it in the nationwide transition of currencies ever since the old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denomination currency […]
On Friday afternoon, news reports said the Reserved Bank of India, dispatched to Manipur, Rs. 107 crores in the new Rs. 500 and Rs. 2000 currency notes as well as in the older smaller denomination to facilitate it in the nationwide transition of currencies ever since the old Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 denomination currency […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/manipurs-black-money/
The highway blockade must end, or else must be lifted whatever it takes, be it negotiations or legitimate use of state’s power to open up the highways. Since we are talking about national highways, the Union government must shoulder this responsibility too. We say this not so much in view of ameliorating the hardship of […]
The highway blockade must end, or else must be lifted whatever it takes, be it negotiations or legitimate use of state’s power to open up the highways. Since we are talking about national highways, the Union government must shoulder this responsibility too. We say this not so much in view of ameliorating the hardship of […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/end-the-blockade/
Tough times call for tough decisions. It is apparently in line with this that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes on November 8 and while the intent is good, even excellent, perhaps it would also do good to look at the reality. The death of a child […]
Tough times call for tough decisions. It is apparently in line with this that Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes on November 8 and while the intent is good, even excellent, perhaps it would also do good to look at the reality. The death of a child […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/downside-of-the-demonetisation-move-not-enough-preparations/
The relevance of the “Look East Policy” now “Act East Policy” can also be seen very much as India reassessing its security concerns vis-a-vis the Northeast. The government’s seriousness in taking this policy forward, and without skirting the Northeast, therefore will also be a measure of how much the Union has changed its attitude towards the […]
The relevance of the “Look East Policy” now “Act East Policy” can also be seen very much as India reassessing its security concerns vis-a-vis the Northeast. The government’s seriousness in taking this policy forward, and without skirting the Northeast, therefore will also be a measure of how much the Union has changed its attitude towards the […]
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A society and its people need inspiration to grow and cultivate a sense of oneness. The ability to draw inspiration from another without any egotism and hesitation would draw everyone involved closer and help develop the society. However, in a society full of mistrust and where every other incident bemoans of allegations and counter allegations, […]
A society and its people need inspiration to grow and cultivate a sense of oneness. The ability to draw inspiration from another without any egotism and hesitation would draw everyone involved closer and help develop the society. However, in a society full of mistrust and where every other incident bemoans of allegations and counter allegations, […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/inspired-living-2/
It is not only the filthy rich, Narendra Modi’s sudden move of demonetization has severely affected the common people also. Panic and a frenzied rush for deliverance are evident everywhere in the country. The target of Prime Minister Modi’s move may have been the rich which has lakhs and crores of rupees black money stashed […]
It is not only the filthy rich, Narendra Modi’s sudden move of demonetization has severely affected the common people also. Panic and a frenzied rush for deliverance are evident everywhere in the country. The target of Prime Minister Modi’s move may have been the rich which has lakhs and crores of rupees black money stashed […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/impact-on-the-commoners/
The State unit of the Congress is in deep trouble. No two ways about it. Take a look at the reality. It stands boycotted in all the hill districts and with some MLAs resigning from the Assembly and switching sides to the BJP, the position of the State Congress can be anything but comfortable. Just […]
The State unit of the Congress is in deep trouble. No two ways about it. Take a look at the reality. It stands boycotted in all the hill districts and with some MLAs resigning from the Assembly and switching sides to the BJP, the position of the State Congress can be anything but comfortable. Just […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/troubled-times-for-the-state-congress-boycotted-and-shunned-in-hill-dists/
Politicians are known for making promises to win support and popularity but seldom with a belief in what are promised. They get away with this because the electorates have also come to accept it as normal for political promises to be no more than hot air and have never seriously punished any politician for going […]
Politicians are known for making promises to win support and popularity but seldom with a belief in what are promised. They get away with this because the electorates have also come to accept it as normal for political promises to be no more than hot air and have never seriously punished any politician for going […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/law-and-its-keepers/
It is often said the greatest crime that the media can commit is to create false consensus. However, it must also be said that it is not always easy to determine where public consensus might lie. This is especially so today with the proliferation of myriad private media houses, in particular the television media, most […]
It is often said the greatest crime that the media can commit is to create false consensus. However, it must also be said that it is not always easy to determine where public consensus might lie. This is especially so today with the proliferation of myriad private media houses, in particular the television media, most […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/media-honesty-issues/
The relevant question is, ‘Did Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Vijay Goel visit Manipur as a Union Minister or as a leader of the BJP ?’ This question is important in the backdrop of his barb that Yaithibi Loukon, the site chosen for the proposed Sports University to come up, is […]
The relevant question is, ‘Did Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Vijay Goel visit Manipur as a Union Minister or as a leader of the BJP ?’ This question is important in the backdrop of his barb that Yaithibi Loukon, the site chosen for the proposed Sports University to come up, is […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/spoke-as-a-minister-or-a-bjp-man-yaithibi-loukon-debate/
Four major communities in Manipur. The Meitei, Naga, Kuki and Pangal. The population as per the 2011 Census is 28,55,794 and the geographical area of the State is 22,327 square kilometres. For 28,55,794 people stretched over an area of 22,327 square kilometres, Manipur has nine districts, Bishnupur, Chandel, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Imphal West, Senapati, Tamenglong, […]
Four major communities in Manipur. The Meitei, Naga, Kuki and Pangal. The population as per the 2011 Census is 28,55,794 and the geographical area of the State is 22,327 square kilometres. For 28,55,794 people stretched over an area of 22,327 square kilometres, Manipur has nine districts, Bishnupur, Chandel, Churachandpur, Imphal East, Imphal West, Senapati, Tamenglong, […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/looking-along-community-divide-for-administrative-convenience/
The United Naga Council has imposed yet another economic blockade along the national highways. This time the blockade is against the ‘lopsided’ decision of the state government to create Sardar Hills and Jiribam districts. Interestingly, the state government has not till date come out with any official statement regarding the creation of the district. Though […]
The United Naga Council has imposed yet another economic blockade along the national highways. This time the blockade is against the ‘lopsided’ decision of the state government to create Sardar Hills and Jiribam districts. Interestingly, the state government has not till date come out with any official statement regarding the creation of the district. Though […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/economic-blockade-its-drama/
In the last few decades, a negative culture has developed among the various communities inhabiting the state of Manipur. It is becoming a compulsive habit for many of the ethnic organizations to object to any kind of aspirations if the demand is being put up by the ‘other’ community. For example, the much disputed Sadar […]
In the last few decades, a negative culture has developed among the various communities inhabiting the state of Manipur. It is becoming a compulsive habit for many of the ethnic organizations to object to any kind of aspirations if the demand is being put up by the ‘other’ community. For example, the much disputed Sadar […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/the-others-issue/
It is a welcome development that dead bodies, especially horribly defaced victims of violence, have slowly but surely disappeared from the front pages of local dailies. Once upon a time, it was almost the thumb rule for the media here to grade newsworthiness of pictures by the gore and violence depicted. Crime reporting then was […]
It is a welcome development that dead bodies, especially horribly defaced victims of violence, have slowly but surely disappeared from the front pages of local dailies. Once upon a time, it was almost the thumb rule for the media here to grade newsworthiness of pictures by the gore and violence depicted. Crime reporting then was […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/art-and-violence/
Not that he has ever been out of the news but the manner in which Chief Minister O Ibobi is right now occupying prime space in the State newspapers and the local TV channels is noteworthy. Unlike others, the Chief Minister is hogging the limelight for all the right reasons and this is a welcome […]
Not that he has ever been out of the news but the manner in which Chief Minister O Ibobi is right now occupying prime space in the State newspapers and the local TV channels is noteworthy. Unlike others, the Chief Minister is hogging the limelight for all the right reasons and this is a welcome […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/fifteen-years-in-the-hot-seat-ibobi-man-of-the-moment/
Coexistence, and indeed all notions of federalism, is about making reasonable compromises by all parties involved so that a new common space is created. There is in this sense, nothing very bad about compromises. In fact, resolving deep differences will have to involve compromises from all parties concerned. No one party can have it all […]
Coexistence, and indeed all notions of federalism, is about making reasonable compromises by all parties involved so that a new common space is created. There is in this sense, nothing very bad about compromises. In fact, resolving deep differences will have to involve compromises from all parties concerned. No one party can have it all […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/11/change-as-growth/
More than an incident. It is becoming increasingly clear that what happened at Bakshi ground at Ukhrul on October 24 is today much more than just an incident and has become an issue. An issue which can have far reaching consequences to the State. On the one side, the police seem to have suddenly woken […]
More than an incident. It is becoming increasingly clear that what happened at Bakshi ground at Ukhrul on October 24 is today much more than just an incident and has become an issue. An issue which can have far reaching consequences to the State. On the one side, the police seem to have suddenly woken […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/10/oct-24-more-than-an-incident-not-just-another-observation/
(For the rich and the poor like how our fore parents celebrated) One of the purposes of any festival is celebration of life, peace and prosperity. This year, Chavang Kut and Ningol Chakouba festivals fall on the same day, 1st November. As the purpose of any festival is to foster community feeling by sharing happiness […]
(For the rich and the poor like how our fore parents celebrated) One of the purposes of any festival is celebration of life, peace and prosperity. This year, Chavang Kut and Ningol Chakouba festivals fall on the same day, 1st November. As the purpose of any festival is to foster community feeling by sharing happiness […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/10/festivities-for-life-peace-prosperity/
The state Cabinet has gone digital, so said a government statement issued on Thursday. This means the Cabinet meetings will be paperless, and in fact it was paperless and digital yesterday, as pointed out by the statement. The e-Cabinet is part of a larger policy, the Digital India, which is a central programme on the […]
The state Cabinet has gone digital, so said a government statement issued on Thursday. This means the Cabinet meetings will be paperless, and in fact it was paperless and digital yesterday, as pointed out by the statement. The e-Cabinet is part of a larger policy, the Digital India, which is a central programme on the […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/10/cabinet-ipads/
The war has begun. Battle-lines have been drawn. After the exit of the enigmatic Yumkham Irabot from the Congress party, the charismatic Nongthombam Biren of Heingang constituency has left the party in the run-up to the 2017 state assembly elections. Yumkham Irabot has long been an outsider with the Congress Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh […]
The war has begun. Battle-lines have been drawn. After the exit of the enigmatic Yumkham Irabot from the Congress party, the charismatic Nongthombam Biren of Heingang constituency has left the party in the run-up to the 2017 state assembly elections. Yumkham Irabot has long been an outsider with the Congress Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh […]
Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/10/the-battle-of-biren/
