It is the valley that needs protection Why not a Bill only for valley ?

Obvious that the State Government is serious about the issue. One week is the time that Chief Minister O Ibobi has given to prepare a fresh Bill in place of the earlier one which has been rejected by the Centre. However being serious about preparing the fresh Bill and studying whether it will be acceptable […]

Obvious that the State Government is serious about the issue. One week is the time that Chief Minister O Ibobi has given to prepare a fresh Bill in place of the earlier one which has been rejected by the Centre. However being serious about preparing the fresh Bill and studying whether it will be acceptable […]

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The death trap campaign

For the last few days IFP has been highlighting dangerous potholes on the roads of Manipur which have led to death or maiming of many persons. That is why, IFP chose to call these potholes as ‘death-traps’ and kickstart a campaign bringing into focus on the dangerous stretches of various roads. Many of these death […]

For the last few days IFP has been highlighting dangerous potholes on the roads of Manipur which have led to death or maiming of many persons. That is why, IFP chose to call these potholes as ‘death-traps’ and kickstart a campaign bringing into focus on the dangerous stretches of various roads. Many of these death […]

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Cancerous bandh/blockade culture Waiting for October 2

A welcome initiative it is and this should give food for thought to everyone. That some individuals have deemed it fit to come together and form The Anti-Bandhs/ Curfews/Economic Blockades Team should say something significant. Not forming just a group but also planning a public meeting on October 2 at THAU ground, hold a discussion/debate […]

A welcome initiative it is and this should give food for thought to everyone. That some individuals have deemed it fit to come together and form The Anti-Bandhs/ Curfews/Economic Blockades Team should say something significant. Not forming just a group but also planning a public meeting on October 2 at THAU ground, hold a discussion/debate […]

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Curses and blessings

Amidst all the stories of depressive gloom that mark Manipur of today, there are indeed some bright spots. Traditionally, sport has been one of these areas and performing arts another. Of late however, there is an offshoot of the latter which is showing extreme promise – cinema. Thanks to the advent of the digital medium […]

Amidst all the stories of depressive gloom that mark Manipur of today, there are indeed some bright spots. Traditionally, sport has been one of these areas and performing arts another. Of late however, there is an offshoot of the latter which is showing extreme promise – cinema. Thanks to the advent of the digital medium […]

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Public nuisance in the name of fashion Farce at Uripok-Kangchup road

Blocking one side of the road because of a fashion parade to mark the opening of a studio cum academy of a noted fashion designer and things cannot get more farcical than this. Those who had the misfortune of taking the Uripok-Kangchup road on September 24 will understand the immense inconvenience caused to the public […]

Blocking one side of the road because of a fashion parade to mark the opening of a studio cum academy of a noted fashion designer and things cannot get more farcical than this. Those who had the misfortune of taking the Uripok-Kangchup road on September 24 will understand the immense inconvenience caused to the public […]

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Political Maneuvers

The recent witness of politicians severing ties with their own parties and joining other political parties ahead of the much-anticipated 11th State Assembly Election likely to be held in February is not surprising. Politics as a whole is unpredictable so are politicians. Literally, politics is the process of making decisions applying to all members of […]

The recent witness of politicians severing ties with their own parties and joining other political parties ahead of the much-anticipated 11th State Assembly Election likely to be held in February is not surprising. Politics as a whole is unpredictable so are politicians. Literally, politics is the process of making decisions applying to all members of […]

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Simply ban it

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)’s suggestion to the state government to stop mass recruitment rallies in view of the 2017 state assembly elections is indeed a welcome move. It is not only the political parties, but certain sections of the society were also seriously concerned about the recent recruitment spree initiated by the Okram Ibobi […]

The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)’s suggestion to the state government to stop mass recruitment rallies in view of the 2017 state assembly elections is indeed a welcome move. It is not only the political parties, but certain sections of the society were also seriously concerned about the recent recruitment spree initiated by the Okram Ibobi […]

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Beating bandh culture

Everybody believed today, September 21, was a bandh. Few or nobody knew who or why the bandh was called, or when it was announced if at all, for the news did not appear in any of the newspapers or cable TV channels in the last few days. Yet many chose to remain indoors and many […]

Everybody believed today, September 21, was a bandh. Few or nobody knew who or why the bandh was called, or when it was announced if at all, for the news did not appear in any of the newspapers or cable TV channels in the last few days. Yet many chose to remain indoors and many […]

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Unlearnt Lessons

There is really nothing very much to be surprised about a state which falls in the wettest belt of the globe having to suffer periodic cloudbursts, as Manipur does go through annually. What is surprising, and tells adversely on the vision and commitment to public welfare of the governments that have been, is that despite […]

There is really nothing very much to be surprised about a state which falls in the wettest belt of the globe having to suffer periodic cloudbursts, as Manipur does go through annually. What is surprising, and tells adversely on the vision and commitment to public welfare of the governments that have been, is that despite […]

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Diametrically opposing voices Raging debate on ST status

Diametrically opposing voices. So while one group, led by the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur (STDCM) has raised the banner demanding that the Meeteis/Meiteis be included in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Constitution of India, another group has staunchly opposed this stating that Manipur existed as a princely State for centuries and pointing out […]

Diametrically opposing voices. So while one group, led by the Scheduled Tribe Demand Committee, Manipur (STDCM) has raised the banner demanding that the Meeteis/Meiteis be included in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Constitution of India, another group has staunchly opposed this stating that Manipur existed as a princely State for centuries and pointing out […]

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Battle of wits continues Gems from seniors

The battle of wits continues. One day after Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam came out with his ‘Time bomb in Framework Agreement’ gem, former MLA O Joy returned with ‘Be the detector’ snub, another gem, if one may add. Interesting it is to see the battle of wits amongst some of the veteran political leaders of […]

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The battle of wits continues. One day after Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam came out with his ‘Time bomb in Framework Agreement’ gem, former MLA O Joy returned with ‘Be the detector’ snub, another gem, if one may add. Interesting it is to see the battle of wits amongst some of the veteran political leaders of […]

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Amit Shah versus Gaikhangam Battle of the wits and tongue

Time bomb in Framework Agreement signed between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India last year. This was Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam while addressing a one day political conference on Empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institute at Congress Bhawan on September 14. Not an inch of the State boundary to be affected. This was Amit […]

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Time bomb in Framework Agreement signed between the NSCN (IM) and the Government of India last year. This was Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam while addressing a one day political conference on Empowerment of Panchayati Raj Institute at Congress Bhawan on September 14. Not an inch of the State boundary to be affected. This was Amit […]

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Driverless cars – The new kids on the block

Imagine checking your e-mails or reading a novel of your favourite writer or virtual gaming all the way as you lounge, leg extended to your total comfort in front of the steering wheel with your car cruising smoothly below the speed limit on the highway without you bothering a damn about what’s happening in front […]

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Imagine checking your e-mails or reading a novel of your favourite writer or virtual gaming all the way as you lounge, leg extended to your total comfort in front of the steering wheel with your car cruising smoothly below the speed limit on the highway without you bothering a damn about what’s happening in front […]

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Demonstrating concern for the students Packed like sardines

Concern for the young students. This is the sentiment which the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has demonstrated in its suggestions to schools affiliated to the Board to see ways in which the weight of school bags can be reduced. Whether the suggestion can be complied with or not is a different matter but […]

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Concern for the young students. This is the sentiment which the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has demonstrated in its suggestions to schools affiliated to the Board to see ways in which the weight of school bags can be reduced. Whether the suggestion can be complied with or not is a different matter but […]

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Ditching Cong, embracing BJP Not seen as party hopping

In deciding to leave the Congress and join the BJP, Y Erabot, the political strong man from Wangkhei Assembly Constituency has rung out a very important message. The Congress should take note of this. It is not only about an individual leaving the party, but is a reflection of where the BJP stands and this […]

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In deciding to leave the Congress and join the BJP, Y Erabot, the political strong man from Wangkhei Assembly Constituency has rung out a very important message. The Congress should take note of this. It is not only about an individual leaving the party, but is a reflection of where the BJP stands and this […]

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TSE on completing 17 years Looking back, looking forward

The Sangai Express completed 17 on September 11. The figure 17 may not be a milestone but in the last 17 years that The Sangai Express has been in print, it has managed to capture the imagination of thousands of readers and this is what is extremely encouraging. It was on September 10, 1999 that […]

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The Sangai Express completed 17 on September 11. The figure 17 may not be a milestone but in the last 17 years that The Sangai Express has been in print, it has managed to capture the imagination of thousands of readers and this is what is extremely encouraging. It was on September 10, 1999 that […]

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Sports movement in the State Living up to the ‘powerhouse’ title

Home of Mary Kom, Dingku Singh, Laishram Sarita, Nilakamal, Thoiba and the numerous footballers who ply their trade in the top notch clubs of the country for the I League and it is only fitting that the National Sports University will be set up here. Manipur may not yet have produced an Olympic gold medallist […]

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Home of Mary Kom, Dingku Singh, Laishram Sarita, Nilakamal, Thoiba and the numerous footballers who ply their trade in the top notch clubs of the country for the I League and it is only fitting that the National Sports University will be set up here. Manipur may not yet have produced an Olympic gold medallist […]

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Perfect recipe for traffic circus Senseless public, indifferent Govt

Mindset of the people, sick and inefficient traffic control police personnel, ineffective Imphal Municipal Corporation, unplanned roads, concentrating everything at Paona Keithel, Thangal Keithel, MG Avenue, BT Road and here is the prefect recipe for the traffic circus that one sees in the heart of Imphal on a daily basis. This brings one to the […]

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Mindset of the people, sick and inefficient traffic control police personnel, ineffective Imphal Municipal Corporation, unplanned roads, concentrating everything at Paona Keithel, Thangal Keithel, MG Avenue, BT Road and here is the prefect recipe for the traffic circus that one sees in the heart of Imphal on a daily basis. This brings one to the […]

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BJP, Cong and NPF in the hill dists Where is the MPP ?

Assembly election is still some time away but the BJP has already set the ball rolling. Not letting any single opportunity to land a blow or two on the State Government go by and ironic it is but it is the Congress Government itself which offered the perfect opportunity in deciding to scrap the DPC […]

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Assembly election is still some time away but the BJP has already set the ball rolling. Not letting any single opportunity to land a blow or two on the State Government go by and ironic it is but it is the Congress Government itself which offered the perfect opportunity in deciding to scrap the DPC […]

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All eyes on Govt ahead of fresh Bill Why not a Bill only for valley ?

Now that the Assembly session has been adjourned sine die, attention will be on how the Government proceeds with the task of drafting a fresh bill and introduce it in the House for its passage. That the State Government is intent on coming out with a Bill is underlined by the statement of the Chief […]

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Now that the Assembly session has been adjourned sine die, attention will be on how the Government proceeds with the task of drafting a fresh bill and introduce it in the House for its passage. That the State Government is intent on coming out with a Bill is underlined by the statement of the Chief […]

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