China claims victory over India in Himalayan border row

China says India has withdrawn troops from a disputed Himalayan border area, ending a tense stand-off lasting weeks. The foreign ministry in Beijing said it was pleased that “trespassing Indian personnel have all pulled back to the Indian side of the boundary”. India’s foreign ministry confirmed troops were “disengaging” at Doklam after agreement between the […]

China says India has withdrawn troops from a disputed Himalayan border area, ending a tense stand-off lasting weeks. The foreign ministry in Beijing said it was pleased that “trespassing Indian personnel have all pulled back to the Indian side of the boundary”. India’s foreign ministry confirmed troops were “disengaging” at Doklam after agreement between the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/china-claims-victory-over-india-in-himalayan-border-row/

Reservation quota ghost returns, ATSUM sets 48 hours deadline MUTSU locks A-Block of Manipur University

Imphal, August 28 2017: Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union (MUTSU) under the aegis of All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) locked the A-Block of Manipur University today demanding 31 pc reservation for ST students in admission to various courses in the university. In a statement, MUTSU said that the A-Block would be locked indefinitely until […]

Imphal, August 28 2017: Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union (MUTSU) under the aegis of All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) locked the A-Block of Manipur University today demanding 31 pc reservation for ST students in admission to various courses in the university. In a statement, MUTSU said that the A-Block would be locked indefinitely until […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/reservation-quota-ghost-returns-atsum-sets-48-hours-deadline-mutsu-locks-a-block-of-manipur-university/

Hunger Marchers’ Day Protect ACs for indigenous folks call rung out

Imphal, August 27 2017: Offering of floral tributes to martyrs, massive rally and a huge public meeting marked the 52nd Hunger Marchers’ Day organised by All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) today . People in large number turned out to offer tributes to the martyrs – who lost their lives during a student agitation against artificial famine on […]

Imphal, August 27 2017: Offering of floral tributes to martyrs, massive rally and a huge public meeting marked the 52nd Hunger Marchers’ Day organised by All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) today . People in large number turned out to offer tributes to the martyrs – who lost their lives during a student agitation against artificial famine on […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/hunger-marchers-day-protect-acs-for-indigenous-folks-call-rung-out/

Floods wash away orphanage, mudslides hit hill station again Manipur has been witnessing frequent flash floods after Cyclone Mora hit State in May

Imphal, August 26 2017: An orphanage was washed away due to flash floods at Karong, while mudslides destroyed at least seven houses at Chakhumei, both located along NH-2 in Senapati district . Unrelenting heavy rain wreaked havoc across Manipur’s Senapati district bordering Nagaland in the early hours of Saturday, causing flash floods in the normally […]

Imphal, August 26 2017: An orphanage was washed away due to flash floods at Karong, while mudslides destroyed at least seven houses at Chakhumei, both located along NH-2 in Senapati district . Unrelenting heavy rain wreaked havoc across Manipur’s Senapati district bordering Nagaland in the early hours of Saturday, causing flash floods in the normally […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/floods-wash-away-orphanage-mudslides-hit-hill-station-again-manipur-has-been-witnessing-frequent-flash-floods-after-cyclone-mora-hit-state-in-may/

Regarding demand for reservation of Assembly seats…CM promises to convene all political parties meet

Imphal, August 25 2017: Chief Minister N Biren has assured the Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) that the State Government would soon convene a meeting of all political parties to discuss the demand for reservation of eight Assembly segments for the indigenous people of Manipur. A team of KSA led by its president Moirangthem Lakshman held […]

Imphal, August 25 2017: Chief Minister N Biren has assured the Kangleipak Students’ Association (KSA) that the State Government would soon convene a meeting of all political parties to discuss the demand for reservation of eight Assembly segments for the indigenous people of Manipur. A team of KSA led by its president Moirangthem Lakshman held […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/regarding-demand-for-reservation-of-assembly-seats-cm-promises-to-convene-all-political-parties-meet/

State bids adieu to Rishang Keishing, mortal remains laid to rest with full honour

IMPHAL, Aug 24: Even as the funeral of veteran politician and former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing was scheduled to be held tomorrow at his birthplace, Bungpa Khunou in Kamjong district, the body was laid to rest at his Mantripukhri residence today with full State honour. Sources said that the planned last rites of Rishang Keishing […]

IMPHAL, Aug 24: Even as the funeral of veteran politician and former Chief Minister Rishang Keishing was scheduled to be held tomorrow at his birthplace, Bungpa Khunou in Kamjong district, the body was laid to rest at his Mantripukhri residence today with full State honour. Sources said that the planned last rites of Rishang Keishing […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/state-bids-adieu-to-rishang-keishing-mortal-remains-laid-to-rest-with-full-honour/

Manipur filmmaker, Director in International Film Festival of India 2017 preview committee

IMPHAL, August 22: Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had constituted the Preview Committee for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2017 with Vivek Agnihotri as the Convenor on Monday. The Preview Committee constituted for the festival, which will be held in November in Panaji, Goa, has altogether 40 members with many National Award […]

IMPHAL, August 22: Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had constituted the Preview Committee for the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2017 with Vivek Agnihotri as the Convenor on Monday. The Preview Committee constituted for the festival, which will be held in November in Panaji, Goa, has altogether 40 members with many National Award […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/manipur-filmmaker-director-in-international-film-festival-of-india-2017-preview-committee/

Demise of Rishang Keishing 3-day State mourning begins, fitting respect paid

Imphal, August 23 2017: Manipur began to observe the three-day State mourning from today as a mark of respect to former Chief Minister of Rishang Keishing who passed away on Tuesday night in Imphal due to multiple organ failures at the ripe age of 98.Govt offices and educational institutions remained closed today. Various leaders and […]

Imphal, August 23 2017: Manipur began to observe the three-day State mourning from today as a mark of respect to former Chief Minister of Rishang Keishing who passed away on Tuesday night in Imphal due to multiple organ failures at the ripe age of 98.Govt offices and educational institutions remained closed today. Various leaders and […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/demise-of-rishang-keishing-3-day-state-mourning-begins-fitting-respect-paid/

In Manipur, a woman lies unburied for over 2 weeks as village council refuses space for final rites

The family of the deceased claim they are being discriminated against as they are practising Catholics in a Baptist-dominated village. Rita Haorei, a resident of Leingangching hamlet in Manipur’s Ukhrul district and a member of the Tangkhul tribe, died on August 7. More than two weeks later, her body lies unburied on the premises of […]

The family of the deceased claim they are being discriminated against as they are practising Catholics in a Baptist-dominated village. Rita Haorei, a resident of Leingangching hamlet in Manipur’s Ukhrul district and a member of the Tangkhul tribe, died on August 7. More than two weeks later, her body lies unburied on the premises of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/in-manipur-a-woman-lies-unburied-for-over-2-weeks-as-village-council-refuses-space-for-final-rites/

Veteran political leader Rishang Keishing no more

Imphal, August 22 2017: Veteran politician and the longest serving Chief Minister of Manipur, before O Ibobi broke his record, Rishang Keishing passed away today at 8.15 pm at RIMS. He was 98, as per the death certificate issued by RIMS. Rishang Keishing was admitted to RIMS on July 1 and the immediate cause of […]

Imphal, August 22 2017: Veteran politician and the longest serving Chief Minister of Manipur, before O Ibobi broke his record, Rishang Keishing passed away today at 8.15 pm at RIMS. He was 98, as per the death certificate issued by RIMS. Rishang Keishing was admitted to RIMS on July 1 and the immediate cause of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/veteran-political-leader-rishang-keishing-no-more/

Less than 6 pc villages have access to potable water

Imphal, August 21 2017: Notwithstanding the ambitious target set by the State Government to ensure that all households have access to potable water by 2022, only 166 villages/habitations out of the total 2870 have access to reliable potable water supply facilities till now. Given this sorry figure which has been compounded by financial constraints and […]

Imphal, August 21 2017: Notwithstanding the ambitious target set by the State Government to ensure that all households have access to potable water by 2022, only 166 villages/habitations out of the total 2870 have access to reliable potable water supply facilities till now. Given this sorry figure which has been compounded by financial constraints and […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/less-than-6-pc-villages-have-access-to-potable-water/

Sitharaman promises TIES at Imphal airport

Imphal, August 20 2017: Stating that Manipur would be the gateway to South East Asia once the Act East Policy is put into practice, Union Commerce and Industry Minister (independent charge) Nirmala Sitharaman has promised Rs nine crore for development of Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) at Imphal airport . She was speaking at […]

Imphal, August 20 2017: Stating that Manipur would be the gateway to South East Asia once the Act East Policy is put into practice, Union Commerce and Industry Minister (independent charge) Nirmala Sitharaman has promised Rs nine crore for development of Trade Infrastructure for Export Scheme (TIES) at Imphal airport . She was speaking at […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/sitharaman-promises-ties-at-imphal-airport/

Keep away students from non-academic activities

Imphal, August 19 2017: School Education Department has instructed all Government, Govt-aided and unaided private schools to concentrate on academic performance of students and keep away students from non-academic activities. According to an order issued by Education (S) Director Th Kirankumar, it is time for students to focus on academic activities for the current academic […]

Imphal, August 19 2017: School Education Department has instructed all Government, Govt-aided and unaided private schools to concentrate on academic performance of students and keep away students from non-academic activities. According to an order issued by Education (S) Director Th Kirankumar, it is time for students to focus on academic activities for the current academic […]

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State explores loan options for road development

Imphal, August 18 2017: The State Government has been considering to seek loans and financial investments from Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for development of the State Highways, Major District Roads (MDRs) and Other District Roads (ODRs). Most of the State Highways, MDRs and ODRs which are being maintained by […]

Imphal, August 18 2017: The State Government has been considering to seek loans and financial investments from Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for development of the State Highways, Major District Roads (MDRs) and Other District Roads (ODRs). Most of the State Highways, MDRs and ODRs which are being maintained by […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/state-explores-loan-options-for-road-development/

National highway a misnomer for Imphal-Jiribam route: High Court

Imphal, August 17 2017: A Division Bench of the, High Court of Manipur consisting of Acting Chief Justice N Kotiswar and Justice Kh Nobin, passed an order regarding the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) case filed by RK Joysana, stating that the condition of Imphal-Jiribam road, in its present state, cannot be considered a proper National […]

Imphal, August 17 2017: A Division Bench of the, High Court of Manipur consisting of Acting Chief Justice N Kotiswar and Justice Kh Nobin, passed an order regarding the Public Interest Litigation (PIL) case filed by RK Joysana, stating that the condition of Imphal-Jiribam road, in its present state, cannot be considered a proper National […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/national-highway-a-misnomer-for-imphal-jiribam-route-high-court/

Irom Sharmila ties the knot with Desmond Coutinho in Kodaikanal

IMPHAL: Rights crusader Irom Sharmila Chanu tied the knot with her British boyfriend Desmond Coutinho on Thursday morning at the sub-registrar’s office in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, where she is currently residing. After waiting for nearly two months to complete the legal formalities, the two obtained their marriage papers under the ‘Special Marriage Act 1954’ from […]

IMPHAL: Rights crusader Irom Sharmila Chanu tied the knot with her British boyfriend Desmond Coutinho on Thursday morning at the sub-registrar’s office in Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, where she is currently residing. After waiting for nearly two months to complete the legal formalities, the two obtained their marriage papers under the ‘Special Marriage Act 1954’ from […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/irom-sharmila-ties-the-knot-with-desmond-coutinho-in-kodaikanal/

Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit : Will announce Govt’s one year prog soon: CM

Imphal, August 16 2017: Hundreds of people turned up on the joint Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit to air their grievances to Chief Minister N Biren Singh at CM’s Secretariat today. The Chief Minister attended to as many as about 350 complaints and personally met nearly 1500 people from 9 am to 2:30 pm. […]

Imphal, August 16 2017: Hundreds of people turned up on the joint Hill Leaders’ Day and Meeyamgi Numit to air their grievances to Chief Minister N Biren Singh at CM’s Secretariat today. The Chief Minister attended to as many as about 350 complaints and personally met nearly 1500 people from 9 am to 2:30 pm. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/hill-leaders-day-and-meeyamgi-numit-will-announce-govts-one-year-prog-soon-cm/

3 members of Manipur outfit held

The Delhi Police Special Cell  claims to have arrested the commander-in-chief, finance secretary and another member of the Manipur-based banned terror outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP). The accused were arrested from north Delhi on Sunday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Pramod Singh Kushwah said they had received a tip-off that KCP leader Laishram Ranjit […]

The Delhi Police Special Cell  claims to have arrested the commander-in-chief, finance secretary and another member of the Manipur-based banned terror outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP). The accused were arrested from north Delhi on Sunday. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Special Cell) Pramod Singh Kushwah said they had received a tip-off that KCP leader Laishram Ranjit […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/3-members-of-manipur-outfit-held/

PLA’s Brig Jame, 67 other militants lay down arms

Imphal, August 14 2017: Altogether 68 militants of six different UG groups including hardcore PLA leader Brigadier Jame alias Uttam laid down arms before the Government today. They were accorded a warm reception by Chief Minister N Biren at a ‘home coming ceremony’ held at 1st Bn Manipur Rifles banquet hall today. It is reported […]

Imphal, August 14 2017: Altogether 68 militants of six different UG groups including hardcore PLA leader Brigadier Jame alias Uttam laid down arms before the Government today. They were accorded a warm reception by Chief Minister N Biren at a ‘home coming ceremony’ held at 1st Bn Manipur Rifles banquet hall today. It is reported […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/plas-brig-jame-67-other-militants-lay-down-arms/

State observes Patriots’ Day ; Disunity invited undue British interference: Governor

Imphal, August 13 2017: The State today observed Patriots’ Day at Bir Tikendrajit Park here in memory of all the patriots who laid down their lives for the freedom of Manipur. Notably, the State Government has been observing the Patriots’ Day on August 13 every year since 1970 in memory of the Manipuri Patriots who […]

Imphal, August 13 2017: The State today observed Patriots’ Day at Bir Tikendrajit Park here in memory of all the patriots who laid down their lives for the freedom of Manipur. Notably, the State Government has been observing the Patriots’ Day on August 13 every year since 1970 in memory of the Manipuri Patriots who […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/08/state-observes-patriots-day-disunity-invited-undue-british-interference-governor/