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Why the curfew and closure of schools ? Points to ponder over

Points to ponder. Why did the State Government feel it necessary to impose curfew within the radius of one kilometre of the State Assembly ? On the surface, the answer should not be hard to find. Nothing should be left to chance to let the Assembly session pass without disturbances. This is fair enough, but […]

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Points to ponder. Why did the State Government feel it necessary to impose curfew within the radius of one kilometre of the State Assembly ? On the surface, the answer should not be hard to find. Nothing should be left to chance to let the Assembly session pass without disturbances. This is fair enough, but […]

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Bandhs/blockades under garb of public interest. Time to stop the hyprocrisy

It is always the common people who suffer. But no one seems to give a damn. The numerous bandhs and blockades should testify this. And in imposing blockades, economic or otherwise, it is the drivers of trucks and fuel tankers who are most exposed to the risk of the blockade supporters. The economic blockade imposed […]

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It is always the common people who suffer. But no one seems to give a damn. The numerous bandhs and blockades should testify this. And in imposing blockades, economic or otherwise, it is the drivers of trucks and fuel tankers who are most exposed to the risk of the blockade supporters. The economic blockade imposed […]

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Nagalim : Casting its shadow over the State Passing the baton to CSOs

Not exactly an extension of the last commentary in this column here, but this is about an issue which is most likely to grip the State in the near future on top of the other issues which are currently besieging the State. As observed here earlier, apart from the demand to enforce the Inner Line […]

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Not exactly an extension of the last commentary in this column here, but this is about an issue which is most likely to grip the State in the near future on top of the other issues which are currently besieging the State. As observed here earlier, apart from the demand to enforce the Inner Line […]

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Looking at the major issues of the land Glaring differences

The demand that the Inner Line Permit System or a similar mechanism to protect the indigenous people of the land be enforced in the State. The staunch opposition against the three Bills passed by the State Assembly last year on August 31, resulting in the death of nine people in Churachandpur, with the bodies still […]

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The demand that the Inner Line Permit System or a similar mechanism to protect the indigenous people of the land be enforced in the State. The staunch opposition against the three Bills passed by the State Assembly last year on August 31, resulting in the death of nine people in Churachandpur, with the bodies still […]

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Keeping mum for three years Discrepancies claim after 3 years

Courting problems. And the State Government seems to have perfected this. A look at the reality should drive home this point. On the one had the Government is pressed hard by the demand that a fresh Bill be introduced in the coming Assembly session to check the influx of non-local people into the State while […]

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Courting problems. And the State Government seems to have perfected this. A look at the reality should drive home this point. On the one had the Government is pressed hard by the demand that a fresh Bill be introduced in the coming Assembly session to check the influx of non-local people into the State while […]

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Traffic Circus : Manipur Style Need to look beyond Imphal

It should be obvious to all. It however stands that the State Government has refused to understand the obvious and continues with its fixation with the existing commercial centres of Imphal. After The Sangai Express launched its campaign Traffic Circus : Manipur Style, it has become more and more clear that the traffic snarls that […]

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It should be obvious to all. It however stands that the State Government has refused to understand the obvious and continues with its fixation with the existing commercial centres of Imphal. After The Sangai Express launched its campaign Traffic Circus : Manipur Style, it has become more and more clear that the traffic snarls that […]

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It is the valley that needs protection Setting certain points clear

Let certain points be very clear. It is an issue which should have united the indigenous people of the land, but as things have demonstrated after the State Assembly passed the three Bills on August 31 last year, it has not. On the contrary it has only driven the people apart. So deep is the […]

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Let certain points be very clear. It is an issue which should have united the indigenous people of the land, but as things have demonstrated after the State Assembly passed the three Bills on August 31 last year, it has not. On the contrary it has only driven the people apart. So deep is the […]

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It is the valley that needs protection Setting certain points clear

Let certain points be very clear. It is an issue which should have united the indigenous people of the land, but as things have demonstrated after the State Assembly passed the three Bills on August 31 last year, it has not. On the contrary it has only driven the people apart. So deep is the […]

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Let certain points be very clear. It is an issue which should have united the indigenous people of the land, but as things have demonstrated after the State Assembly passed the three Bills on August 31 last year, it has not. On the contrary it has only driven the people apart. So deep is the […]

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Toying with the future of young people Don’t target the public

Conduct a recruitment test, keep the result in abeyance for three years and then announce that the recruitment process stands cancelled. This is nothing but toying with the future of thousands of young people but this however does not call for the large scale disruption to public life in the last few days. From the […]

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Conduct a recruitment test, keep the result in abeyance for three years and then announce that the recruitment process stands cancelled. This is nothing but toying with the future of thousands of young people but this however does not call for the large scale disruption to public life in the last few days. From the […]

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Deep divide over proposed Bill Refusing to see eye to eye

Four major players and at stake are the people. Two players diametrically opposite to each other while no one knows how one of the four players will respond when approached. One of the four remaining is obviously caught between the two extreme opposites. Welcome to Manipur. One obviously is talking about the present volatile situation […]

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Four major players and at stake are the people. Two players diametrically opposite to each other while no one knows how one of the four players will respond when approached. One of the four remaining is obviously caught between the two extreme opposites. Welcome to Manipur. One obviously is talking about the present volatile situation […]

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Uncultured question on culture Art of committing a gaffe

Describe culture in 100 words. Nothing wrong in this, but when this question comes from the Governor of a State and is directed to an august gathering of cultural doyens, then there is something drastically wrong. And this exactly what happened when former Governor of Manipur V Shanmuganathan posed this very question to well known […]

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Describe culture in 100 words. Nothing wrong in this, but when this question comes from the Governor of a State and is directed to an august gathering of cultural doyens, then there is something drastically wrong. And this exactly what happened when former Governor of Manipur V Shanmuganathan posed this very question to well known […]

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Rare good stroy in recent time SHRI : Scripting history

One of the rare good stories in recent time. At the centre of the encouraging story is Shija Hospitals and Research Institute (SHRI) and the story is the first successful kidney transplant on a young patient in the State. SHRI has certainly come a long way and this is something which should be acknowledged by […]

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One of the rare good stories in recent time. At the centre of the encouraging story is Shija Hospitals and Research Institute (SHRI) and the story is the first successful kidney transplant on a young patient in the State. SHRI has certainly come a long way and this is something which should be acknowledged by […]

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From LPG to traffic and NFSA Meaningful campaigns

From gas to traffic to the National Food Security Act and there are reasons why The Sangai Express has launched these campaigns for all directly affect the daily existence of the common people. After The Sangai Express launched the ‘Wanted : Cooking Gas, Not Laughing Gas’ campaign sometime back, LPG distribution has seen a marked […]

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From gas to traffic to the National Food Security Act and there are reasons why The Sangai Express has launched these campaigns for all directly affect the daily existence of the common people. After The Sangai Express launched the ‘Wanted : Cooking Gas, Not Laughing Gas’ campaign sometime back, LPG distribution has seen a marked […]

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Testing time for Govt, people More stormy days ahead ?

ILPS Bill or a new Bill to check the entry and exit of non-local people will be ready soon. This was the Chief Minister while addressing the 70th Independence Day function at the 1st MR Parade ground on August 15. Fast forward to August 18 and a 48 hour bandh has been called to protest […]

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ILPS Bill or a new Bill to check the entry and exit of non-local people will be ready soon. This was the Chief Minister while addressing the 70th Independence Day function at the 1st MR Parade ground on August 15. Fast forward to August 18 and a 48 hour bandh has been called to protest […]

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Traffic Circus : Manipur Style Lack of civic sense

Driving is much more than just pressing the clutch, putting the gear and slowly releasing the clutch to put the vehicle into motion. The responsibility that comes along with driving a vehicle is immense and this is one reason why driving license is issued only after an individual reaches a certain age. Apart from mastering […]

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Driving is much more than just pressing the clutch, putting the gear and slowly releasing the clutch to put the vehicle into motion. The responsibility that comes along with driving a vehicle is immense and this is one reason why driving license is issued only after an individual reaches a certain age. Apart from mastering […]

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India’s pathetic show at the Olympics continue Need to change mentality

Participation is more important than winning. This is the spirit of the Olympics, but unfortunately it is obvious that this has been literally taken and digested here in India. A look at the performance of the country in the ongoing Rio Olympics should more than say this. A drastic change in the mindset is urgently […]

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Participation is more important than winning. This is the spirit of the Olympics, but unfortunately it is obvious that this has been literally taken and digested here in India. A look at the performance of the country in the ongoing Rio Olympics should more than say this. A drastic change in the mindset is urgently […]

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From Framework Agreement to joint statement Making good progress

Closer than ever to a final settlement. This is the joint statement issued by NSCN (IM) general secretary Th Muivah and Government of India Interlocutor to the ongoing peace talk between the outfit and Delhi, RN Ravi. Maybe this is the first time that an Interlocutor to the peace talk and the top leader of […]

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Closer than ever to a final settlement. This is the joint statement issued by NSCN (IM) general secretary Th Muivah and Government of India Interlocutor to the ongoing peace talk between the outfit and Delhi, RN Ravi. Maybe this is the first time that an Interlocutor to the peace talk and the top leader of […]

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Need to not belittle the 16 years fast Further alienating the people

Sharmila has ended her fast. However her stand against the continued imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act continues and will continue. This is her stand. A stand which everyone should respect. And in respecting her stand it is important to keep in mind that no one should try to belittle her effort. Fasting […]

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Sharmila has ended her fast. However her stand against the continued imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act continues and will continue. This is her stand. A stand which everyone should respect. And in respecting her stand it is important to keep in mind that no one should try to belittle her effort. Fasting […]

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Need to not belittle the 16 years fast, Further alienating the people

Sharmila has ended her fast. However her stand against the continued imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act continues and will continue. This is her stand. A stand which everyone should respect. And in respecting her stand it is important to keep in mind that no one should try to belittle her effort. Fasting […]

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Sharmila has ended her fast. However her stand against the continued imposition of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act continues and will continue. This is her stand. A stand which everyone should respect. And in respecting her stand it is important to keep in mind that no one should try to belittle her effort. Fasting […]

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Presenting the Draft Bill to the people Out PMP in MRNLP

Out Protection of Manipur People Bill (PMP) and in Manipur Regulation of Non-Local People Act (MRNLP). This is a development but the matter of greater import is whether New Delhi will give the nod and get the Bill enacted or not. More importantly will the new Bill be acceptable to all the people ? The […]

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Out Protection of Manipur People Bill (PMP) and in Manipur Regulation of Non-Local People Act (MRNLP). This is a development but the matter of greater import is whether New Delhi will give the nod and get the Bill enacted or not. More importantly will the new Bill be acceptable to all the people ? The […]

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