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Nemcha Kipgen launches Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in Manipur

IT News Imphal, Feb03: Social Welfare and Cooperation Minister Nemcha Kipgen today launched the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY), a maternity benefits scheme for all Pregnant Women & Lactating Mothers (PW&LM), through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) at the Office Chamber of the Minister at New Secretariat, Babupara. It is a centrally sponsored scheme […]

Governor highlight achievements on the first day of the 4th Session of 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly

IT News Imphal, Feb 3: Governor Dr. Najma Heptulla highlighted achievements and issues of the State administration on the first day of the 4th session of the Eleventh Manipur Legislative Assembly. Dr. Najma Heptulla said that the vibrant diversity and proud traditions of the State inspires all, to continuously work towards a shared vision of […]

To Counter China, A New Tunnel At 13,700 Feet In Arunachal Pradesh

The proposal to build the Sela Pass comes amid concerns over Beijing’s growing assertiveness along the nearly 4,000 km-long China-India border. NEW DELHI: To ensure faster movement of troops in Tawang, a strategically located town in Arunachal Pradesh bordering China, the government plans to build a tunnel at an elevation of 13,700 feet. The tunnel will […]

Unplanned building, encroaching and dumping along the Nambul must be stopped: CM

IMPHAL | Feb 1 : Cops in a civil dress will be deployed in the nearby areas of Nambul River to keep vigil the people who lack civic sense and pollute this perennial river by disposing the domestic waste in a carefree manner said chief minister N. Biren Singh in the inaugural function of the […]

Bobee Elangbam’s “Wooden Interior Solution” won the “Best Interior Designer Firm in North-East India”

Bobee Elangbam’s Wooden Interior Solution won the Best Interior Designer Firm in North-East India at the India’s Most Prominent Architect and Design Awards 2018, organized by Merit Awards and Market Research (MAMR) on 21st Jan 2018 at New Delhi. The award was presented by well-known architect Krishna Rao Jaisim and interior designer Ms. Lipika Sud. Bobee […]

To encourage Govt school students CM announces Rs 5 lakh reward to 1st topper

IMPHAL, Jan 28: Chief Minister N Biren today announced a cash reward of Rs five lakh in case a Government school student can secure first position in the High School Leaving Certificate Exami-nation conducted by BOSEM or Higher Secondary Exami-nation conducted COHSEM. He was speaking at a blessing ceremony of students who would appear this […]

Nagaland heading for President’s Rule

KOHIMA | Jan 29 (NEPS) : Nagaland is gradually plunging into an uncertain political crisis that might lead to an ultimate Constitutional crisis as all the Political parties, Regional and National, have agreed not file nominations for the elections to the 13th Nagaland Legislative Assembly. These political parties responded to the call of the Core […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2018/01/nagaland-heading-for-presidents-rule/

Lunar trifecta: Rare ‘super blue blood moon’ will light the sky next week

For those in the Middle East, Asia, eastern Russia, Australia and New Zealand, the “super blue blood moon” will be visible during moonrise on the morning of January 31. What is a ‘super blue blood moon’? It may sound like the apocalypse is nigh, so let’s break it down by its three parts: “super,” “blue” […]

Open timber smuggling continues under forest minister’s very nose

Open timber smuggling continues under forest minister’s very nose; 16 truckloads of illegal timber from Moreh gets free passage at several gates Timber smuggling on a massive scale is taking place right under the very nose of minister Th. Shyamkumar. Despite the forest minister putting up a show of stern action against illegal logging, the […]

Chandel Villagers protest against NERCORMP officer; demands transfer of Project Manager

IT News Imphal, Jan 22: Villagers of Kanankhu Village, Chandel district under the aegis of the NaRAM-G, Kanankhu today staged protest demonstration demanding transfer of (North Eastern Region Community Resource Management Project) NERCORMP Project Manager alleging biased administration and mismanagement. “The Kanankhu NaRM-G, Chandel is taking up sit-in-protest against Mrs. Lily Rose Jajo, Project Manager, […]

CM lays foundation stone for new building of MPS

Says requested centre to take up necessary steps to vacate Koirengei Old Airfield occupied by the TA DIPR Imphal, Jan. 22 : Chief Minister N. Biren Singh laid the foundation stone for the construction of a new school building of Manipur Public School, Koirengei in Imphal East District today. The project, which is to be executed […]

Manipur College students stage protest demanding lifting of ban by UGC

IT News Imphal, Jan 22: Students of Manipur College today staged protest under the aegis of the Kangleipak Students Association (KSA) demanding the state government for urging the University Grant Commission (UGC) for lifting of the ban to the college since 2014. Speaking to reporters, Laishram Sachindev, a student of the college said that UGC […]

No one can touch a woman without her consent: Delhi court

New Delhi, Jan 21 (PTI) No one can touch a woman without her consent, a Delhi court said and termed it unfortunate that women continue to be victimised by “lecherous and sexually- pervert” men. The court’s observation came while awarding five years jail term to Ram for sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl. Additional Sessions Judge Seema […]

Chief Minister assures to develop five pilgrim sites in Yairipok area as tourist spot

IT News Imphal, Jan. 20: Chief Minister N. Biren Singh today assures to develop five pilgrim sites in Yairipok area as tourist spot. Speaking at the inaugural function of the newly constructed Gwarok Mahadev Temple popularly known as Tarang Saraba at Gwarok Hill , Yairipok Kekru, the Chief Minister said that the pilgrim site of […]

1st birth anniversary of Heisnam Kanhailal observed Theatre brings out the traditional richness and beauty of the people in a society: Najma Heptulla

IT News Imphal, Jan. 17: The first birth anniversary of renowned playwright, director and actor, Padma Bhushan awardee Heisnam Kanhailal was observed today at Maharaj Chandrakirti Auditorium, Palace Compound, Imphal. The observation will be held for three days i.e., from 17th – 19th January, 2018 and is being organised by Kalakshetra Manipur in collaboration with […]

Supreme Court pulls up CBI’s SIT in Manipur fake encounters probe

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today came down heavily on the CBI’s SIT, probing alleged extra-judicial killings and fake encounters by the Army, Assam Rifles and police in insurgency-hit Manipur, for not registering the required number of FIRs as directed by it earlier. The apex court directed the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to lodge 30 […]

Thousands left disconnected to internet

IMPHAL, Jan 15: Internet connectivity broke down throughout the day as two optical fibres connecting Dimapur with Imphal went out of service at Dimapur thereby causing immense difficulties to internet users at Imphal and other places of the State. The optical fibres broke down after a major fire broke out at the office of the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2018/01/thousands-left-disconnected-to-internet/

Loktak Waterbird census- 2018 and Motivation Camp commenced

IT News Imphal, Jan. 16: The two-day Programme is being organised by Wildlife wing- Department of Forest Govt. Of Manipur in association with India Bird Conservation Network (IBCN) Manipur with the support of Social Reformation and Sangai Protection Forum (SRSPF), Pole Star Guardian Association, Toubul Youth Development Association, Unique Wildlife Protection Committee, Global Science Club, […]

Journalists feted for sporting achievements

IT News Imphal, Jan 16: All Bishnupur Dist. Working Journalist Union (ABDWJU) organized a felicitation function of Dr. Huidrom Romen, V/P of ABDWJU and Dist. Correspondent of Imphal Free Press along with H. Romibala Chanu Publicity Secy. ABDWJU and Dist. Correspondent of Thoudang at Nachou yesterday for the various sporting achievements including gold medals at […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2018/01/journalists-feted-for-sporting-achievements/

Politics should be fuelled by nationalism: N Biren

IMPHAL, Jan 14: Chief Minister N Biren has categorically stated that politicians should have a fair sense of nationalism. Politicians who do not have sense of nationalism would not be successful and they would not be able to govern a State, Biren asserted while speaking at a prize distribution ceremony of a State level essay […]