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New York TimesIndian State's Roads Become a Protest ToolNew York TimesWomen took part in a blockade this summer with the Kuki tribal group, which is seeking the creation of a separate district in India's Manipur State. By LYDIA POLGREEN IMPHAL,…

Manipur government has to wrest authority back from armed thugsEconomic TimesThat city is Imphal, the capital of our easternmost state, Manipur. Since August 1, the state has been hostage to a withering siege: a blockage of two main highways that conne…

Blockade politics on the highways : Hitting the idea of 'Manipuri'E-Pao.netIn 2005 it was against the decision of the Government of Manipur to declare June 18 a general holiday and to observe it as Integrity Day. In 2010 it was against the elec…

Human rights defender urges Governor to set up Lokayukta in stateKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, November 14: Human Rights defender advocate Yengkokpam Priyokumar of Khabam Lamkhai has submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Manipur today urging him to give dire…

Manipur emerges champion in NE WushuKanglaOnlineIMPHAL, Nov 14: Manipur emerged overall champion in the 6th North East Zone Wushu Championship which concluded today at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex. On the the final day Manipur bagged altogether 22 goal…

Ibobi reaffirms Manipur govt stand on territorial integrityNagaland PostManipur Congress chief Gaikhangam reacting to the news report “Centre offering creation of Supra-state body for the Nagas, as final settlement” published in the local dailies h…

KanglaOnlineBadhte Kadam, Imphal by SSManipurKanglaOnlineSpastic Society of Manipur had organized the Badhte Kadam 2 in November 2010, with support from the State Govt. of Manipur and Assam Rifles and had bagged the Best State Award for the Best Campai…

Manipur reacts to Supra-State Body for the NagasMorungExpressImphal | November 14 : The state government of Manipur and civil organisations here has taken serious note of reports regarding the 'Supra State Body' for the Nagas. Manipur chief min…

If I am the Chief Minister of Kangleipak (Manipur)E-Pao.netCM of Manipur, O. Ibobi Singh speaking at Khengjoi, situated 46 Km east of Chakpikarong Block hq in Chandel 5. Agriculture sector will be given top priority for self-sufficiency 14. Set up a sc…

Manipur rice at par with Japanese in tasteE-Pao.netManipur's scented black rice, popularly known as Chakhao in local tongue, has similar food value and taste with Japanese variety rice which is being sold at Rs 400 per kilogram in New Delhi, said D…

Small feet, big steps: Children honoured on their dayDaily News & AnalysisBecoming an artist may not be an unusual dream for a 9-year-old, but for Bikram Bhattarai from Manipur, it's an extraordinary achievement. One of the winners of the National …

Manipur: Ethnic Turf warWashington Bangla RadioBy South Asia Intelligence Review/IBNS At midnight of October 31, 2011, the Sadar Hills Districthood Demand Committee (SHDDC) lifted the longest ever economic blockade in the history of Manipur after 92 da…

'If Manipur had 12 MPs instead of two, we'd have been wooed'Times of IndiaPradip Phanjoubam is editor-proprietor of Imphal Free Press – and living in Manipur while it's under siege. Speaking with Jyoti Punwani , Phanjoubam describes how…

Mainstream'If Manipur had 12 MPs instead of two, we'd have been wooed'Times of IndiaPradip Phanjoubam is editor-proprietor of Imphal Free Press – and living in Manipur while it's under siege. Speaking with Jyoti Punwani , Phanjoubam des…

Manipur rice at par with Japanese in tasteAssam TribuneIMPHAL, Nov 13 – Manipur's scented black rice, popularly known as Chakhao in local tongue, has similar food value and taste with Japanese variety rice which is being sold at Rs 400 per kilogr…

Manipur govt has done nothingE-Pao.netThe Manipur crisis shows how the government in Imphal has abdicated its authority. The crisis has been on for three months. The government has given way totally to groups of people blockading the two highways by tu…

Manipur Economic blockade enters 84th day affecting lifeIBNLive.comPTI | 04:11 PM,Nov 13,2011 Imphal, Nov 13 (PTI) The economic blockade on Manipur stretch of two national highways,launched by the United Naga Council (UNC) in protest against the signin…

UNC's Manipur Economic Blockade Enters 84th DayOutlookPTI | Imphal | Nov 13, 2011 The economic blockade on Manipur stretch of two national highways,launched by the United Naga Council (UNC) in protest against the signing of an agreement between the…

Manipuri Muslims celebrated Id-ul-Zuha amid economic blockadeTwoCircles.netImphal: Like elsewhere, Id-ul-Zuha, was celebrated on Monday, the 7th November 2011, with full religious fervor by the Muslims in Manipur. But what dampened the festive mood of …

indiatvnews.comManipur education minister DD Thaisi escapes bid on lifeTimes of IndiaPTI | Nov 13, 2011, 11.04AM IST IMPHAL: Manipur education minister DD Thaisi escaped unhurt when suspected NSCN-IM militants targeted his convoy in Senapati district, …