Woe Womaniya

They’ve been at the forefront of social and political activism in Manipur but women haven’t got their due share in power yet. The forthcoming Assembly elections hold out little hope that things will change. Sonia Sarkar looks into the reasons why Sonia Sarkar Imphal. It’s 4am. At five degrees, 44-year-old Irom Sharmila Chanu warms up […]

They’ve been at the forefront of social and political activism in Manipur but women haven’t got their due share in power yet. The forthcoming Assembly elections hold out little hope that things will change. Sonia Sarkar looks into the reasons why Sonia Sarkar Imphal. It’s 4am. At five degrees, 44-year-old Irom Sharmila Chanu warms up […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/woe-womaniya/

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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Union Home Ministry throws onus on State Govt, asks it to arrange talk with UNC

IMPHAL, Jan 14: In total contradiction to the State Government’s intimation to the Union Home Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to organise a tripartite talk involving the Government of India, the State Government  and United Naga Council (UNC) over the protracted issue of economic blockade, the MHA sent a letter to the State Government last […]

IMPHAL, Jan 14: In total contradiction to the State Government’s intimation to the Union Home Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to organise a tripartite talk involving the Government of India, the State Government  and United Naga Council (UNC) over the protracted issue of economic blockade, the MHA sent a letter to the State Government last […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/union-home-ministry-throws-onus-on-state-govt-asks-it-to-arrange-talk-with-unc/

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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Manipur Militant Arrested In Delhi Linked To Congress MLA

The Delhi Police has written to Manipur officials informing them about a link between a Congress MLA’s aide and the banned insurgent outfit Kangleipak Communist Party, Poirei Meiti (KCP, PM) chief Khoirom Ranjeet. Ranjeet, who was arrested in Delhi on January 12, allegedly operated an extortion and kidnapping racket. After Ranjeet’s interrogation, Delhi police informed […]

The Delhi Police has written to Manipur officials informing them about a link between a Congress MLA’s aide and the banned insurgent outfit Kangleipak Communist Party, Poirei Meiti (KCP, PM) chief Khoirom Ranjeet. Ranjeet, who was arrested in Delhi on January 12, allegedly operated an extortion and kidnapping racket. After Ranjeet’s interrogation, Delhi police informed […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/manipur-militant-arrested-in-delhi-linked-to-congress-mla/

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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One dead, three hurt in attack on food convoy

One civilian identified as Dikhuanang Gonmei, son of Tajinang Gonmei of Chaengdai (Akhui) village of Noney district was killed during an ambush on a convoy of loaded trucks and tankers by suspected NSCM-IM militants this evening at Lukhambi (Khumji) Part-II village under Noney police Station. Sources said three civilians were also seriously injured. The injured […]

One civilian identified as Dikhuanang Gonmei, son of Tajinang Gonmei of Chaengdai (Akhui) village of Noney district was killed during an ambush on a convoy of loaded trucks and tankers by suspected NSCM-IM militants this evening at Lukhambi (Khumji) Part-II village under Noney police Station. Sources said three civilians were also seriously injured. The injured […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/one-dead-three-hurt-in-attack-on-food-convoy/

Chief of banned Manipur outfit arrested in east Delhi

The self-styled chief of banned outfit Kangliepak Communist Party (KCP Poori Meitei) Khoirom Ranjit was arrested along with a woman associate from east Delhi’s Mayur Vihar by the Delhi Police special cell on Thursday morning. Police said the two were allegedly wanted in a series of terror strikes in Manipur. Both of them belonged to […]

The self-styled chief of banned outfit Kangliepak Communist Party (KCP Poori Meitei) Khoirom Ranjit was arrested along with a woman associate from east Delhi’s Mayur Vihar by the Delhi Police special cell on Thursday morning. Police said the two were allegedly wanted in a series of terror strikes in Manipur. Both of them belonged to […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/chief-of-banned-manipur-outfit-arrested-in-east-delhi/

Gaidon, Stephen rearrested

‘I was given third degree electric shock on December 28 in the Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) at Kangla’, United Naga Council president Gaidon Kamei before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal East, A Noutuneshori at Lamphel court. He further prayed for medical attention at the earliest, praying that the court directs the concerned police station for […]

‘I was given third degree electric shock on December 28 in the Joint Interrogation Centre (JIC) at Kangla’, United Naga Council president Gaidon Kamei before the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal East, A Noutuneshori at Lamphel court. He further prayed for medical attention at the earliest, praying that the court directs the concerned police station for […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/gaidon-stephen-rearrested/

Arunachal youth victim of ‘racial attack’ in Bengaluru: MLA

A youth from Arunachal Pradesh was admitted in a Bengaluru hospital “in a racial attack case” and his condition was serious, an Arunachal MLA has alleged following his talks with authorities in the southern city. Khuadun Khangham, who was working in a restaurant in Bengaluru, was assaulted by miscreants and then thrown out of a […]

A youth from Arunachal Pradesh was admitted in a Bengaluru hospital “in a racial attack case” and his condition was serious, an Arunachal MLA has alleged following his talks with authorities in the southern city. Khuadun Khangham, who was working in a restaurant in Bengaluru, was assaulted by miscreants and then thrown out of a […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/arunachal-youth-victim-of-racial-attack-in-bengaluru-mla/

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. The 22nd State level Gaan-Ngai celebration began today at Ragailong in Imphal East under the aegis […]

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. The 22nd State level Gaan-Ngai celebration began today at Ragailong in Imphal East under the aegis […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/gaan-ngai-festival-kicks-off-all-issues-can-be-resolved-through-dialogue-cs/

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.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/gaan-ngai-festival-kicks-off-all-issues-can-be-resolved-through-dialogue-cs/

CEO bars release of fresh funds

As per the election model code of conduct, the chief electoral officer of Manipur has notified that no fresh release of funds under the MP’s local area development fund shall be made in any part of the state where election is in progress. A release said similarly no fresh release of funds under the MLAs […]

As per the election model code of conduct, the chief electoral officer of Manipur has notified that no fresh release of funds under the MP’s local area development fund shall be made in any part of the state where election is in progress. A release said similarly no fresh release of funds under the MLAs […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/ceo-bars-release-of-fresh-funds/