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Incessant rain in last 24 hrs : Rivers in spate, bridge swept away, paddy fields, houses flooded

Imp/Tbl/Kak, September 19 2017: Consequent upon incessant rainfall during the past 24 hours, water levels of all major rivers flowing through Manipur valley have risen considerably . The water level of Chakpi River is so high that it has started flooding Sugnu apart from sweeping away an approach road to Chakpikarong bridge even though the […]

Three, including one woman killed in attack at UTLA SK Thadou camp

Imphal, September 18 2017: Two cadres of United Tribal Liberation Army (SK Thadou) faction and a woman, were killed in an alleged attack carried out by rival UTLA Poukhai faction, on the intervening nights of September 16 and 17, at Mukhtohal area, under Jiribam police station . According to reliable sources, the incident occurred in […]

Three, including one woman killed in attack at UTLA SK Thadou camp

Drive launched to detect Rohingya Muslims fleeing to State Massive anti-migrants drive launched

Imphal, September 16 2017: As a part of several measures taken up by Manipur Police to prevent Rohingya Muslims from migrating to Manipur from neighbouring Myanmar, a massive drive has been launched at the border areas of Jiribam to identify illegal immigrants . On account of the large scale violence which has besieged Rakhine province […]

Manipur sets up own Act East Policy to boost India’s AEP

New Delhi, September 15 2017: In an effort to unlocking the North East’s potential by enhancing people-to-people connectivity and nourishing the civilisational linkages on the lines of the Government’s ‘Act East Policy’, Manipur has set up its own ‘Act East Policy’ . In an exclusive interview with FE, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said: […]

Final solution before or after after Assembly polls in Nagaland ? Nagaland polls may be pushed back as interim Govt takes over

New Delhi, September 14 2017: As the ambitious Naga peace talks reach the final stage, civil society representatives and a top politician in Nagaland have said that the Assembly polls, due in March 2018, could get pushed back as an interim Government gets into the saddle after the accord is signed . Many expect a […]

Hangkhanlian picks Khuga Dam flaws in review meeting ; Change working style, CM advises officials

Imphal, September 13 2017: Chief Minister N Biren today reviewed the progress of different schemes/projects to be completed within this year by the BJP led coalition Govt . During the meeting, which was held at the Cabinet Hall of the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, N Biren instructed Administrative Secretaries and Heads of Depts to change their […]

CCpur throws door wide open for Biren ; CM announces Rs 300 Cr worth projects in CCpur

CCpur, September 12 2017: Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh today told a massive reception ceremony organised by the people of Churachandpur that his Government is and will be investing Rs 300 crore worth of projects in Churachandpur district but fell short of making any new announcements, a good four months after he first revealed the […]

To tackle acute shortage of cooking gas Government arranges extra convoys

Imphal, September 11 2017: In order to effectively address the problem of LPG scarcity before Ningol Chakkouba festival, the State Government has been working to send extra convoys of LPG carriers, informed CAF&PD Minister Karam Shyam. Talking to this reporter at his office today, Karam Shyam said that the DGP has been instructed to arrange […]

Ibobi breaks silence, smells political conspiracy “I sought pre-arrest bail not because I’m guilty. I firmly believe I’m not culpable on any count”

IMPHAL, Sep 9 : Ex-Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has denounced the act of dragging his name in the MDS scam of Rs 185.79 crore. Notably, an FIR has been registered at Imphal police station against six individuals including O Ibobi in connection with the misuse of Rs 185.79 crore deposited at Manipur Development Society (MDS). […]

Fake encounter cases nailed : HC orders Rs 5 lakh compensation each for 2 victims

Imphal, September 07 2017: With regard to two cases of fake encounters, the High Court of Manipur has directed the State Government and the Central Government to pay compensation of Rs 5 (five) lakh each to the petitioners . A division bench of the High Court of Manipur comprising of Acting Chief Justice N Kotiswar […]

India, Myanmar sign 11 agreements Modi meets Suu Kyi, discusses bilateral relations

Nay Pyi Taw, September 06 2017: With New Delhi’s increasing emphasis on its Act East Policy, India and Myanmar on Wednesday signed eight Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and three agreements in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar to strengthen the multifaceted partnership between the two countries . Myanmar is one of India’s strategic neighbours and shares a […]

MCI disapproves three PG courses at JNIMS

Imphal, September 05 2017: After a team of the Medical Council of India (MCI) had conducted a field inspection of the physical infrastructure and teaching facilities of JNIMS, the MCI has disapproved the proposal to open three PG courses at JNIMS citing lack of infrastructure, informed a source . After MCI gave its consent to […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/09/mci-disapproves-three-pg-courses-at-jnims/

Women should fight for their rights and get justice : Governor

Imphal, September 04 2017: Governor Dr Najma Heptulla has said that women should fight for their rights and get justice for their courage. She said this after watching the 35mm celluloid Manipuri film ‘Nangna Kappa Pakchadey – Tears of a Woman’, screened today at the Durbar Hall, Raj Bhavan. The film is the 5th production […]

JCILPS all set to launch renewed campaign

Imphal, September 03 2017: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has announced that a renewed civil movement would be launched from tomorrow with a mass rally in pursuit of the popular demand for enforcement of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) or a similar mechanism in the State. In tandem with this announcement, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/09/jcilps-all-set-to-launch-renewed-campaign/

Many say No to oil exploration, mega dams in State

Imphal, September 02 2017: A one day consultation on “Protection of Land and Natural Resources in Manipur” was organized at Manipur Press Club today by Loktak Project Affected Areas Action Committee, Mapithel Dam Affected Villagers Organization, JAC, Mapithel Dam Downstream Affected Peoples, Loktak Fisheries Welfare Association, Centre for Research and Advocacy, Manipur and Committee on […]

MDS ghost catches up with O Ibobi, Y Ningthem, DS Poonia, PC Lawmkunga, O Nabakishore, Administrative Officer S Ranjit FIR lodged against former CM, former PD, 3 former CSs

Imphal, September 01 2017: The ghost of the past of the Manipur Development Society (MDS) has caught up with six prominent personalities, including a former Chief Minister, three former Chief Secretaries of the State, the former Project Director of MDS and an Administrative Officer of the Society, with FIR being registered against them in connection […]

Grievances, dissension multiply at RIMS

Imphal, August 31 2017: The appointment of Dr A Santa as RIMS Officiating Director after a series of Directors-in-charge has only multiplied grievances and dissension at the medical institute . Notably, RIMS has been functioning without a regular Director after Dr S Sekharjit . If the multiplying grievances are not addressed before it is too […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/09/grievances-dissension-multiply-at-rims/

Tongjei Maril Road likely to be ready by 2018 end

Imphal, August 30 2017: Tongjei Maril Road which is closely associated with the history of Manipur is most likely to be ready for movement of all kinds of vehicles by the end of 2018. Notably, Tongjei Maril connects Bishnupur with Rengpang via Khoupum. A team of PWD engineers led by Chief Engineer Sapam Tiken went […]

Aspirations of Haipou Jadonang recalled Naga Raj at hand now : Gaidon Kamei

Imphal, August 29 2017: The Naga Raj as envisioned and started by Haipou Jadonang – who is also known as the founder of Naga Raj – is not far and it would dawn soon . This was stated by United Naga Council (UNC) president Gaidon Kamei while addressing the 86th Martyrdom of Haipou Jadonang organised jointly by […]