Manipur Blockade: Rajya Sabha MP Mary Kom urges PM Modi to resolve the Economic Blockade crisis

Boxer Mary Kom takes oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha New Delhi: Distressed by the economic blockade that has crippled her home state Manipur, five-time world champion boxer and Rajya Sabha MP MC Mary Kom has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and resolve the crisis. The blockade has been imposed by […]

Boxer Mary Kom takes oath as a Member of the Rajya Sabha New Delhi: Distressed by the economic blockade that has crippled her home state Manipur, five-time world champion boxer and Rajya Sabha MP MC Mary Kom has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene and resolve the crisis. The blockade has been imposed by […]

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Manipur Blockade: Nagaland bound students helped by local volunteers to reach their destination

On 21st Dec, many students from Nagaland and other NE stats who have been undertaking their studies in Manipur were stranded at Imphal with no means to visit their respective states due to the prevailing communal tension arising out of the indefinite economic blockade by UNC on National Highways and counter economic blockade imposed in […]

On 21st Dec, many students from Nagaland and other NE stats who have been undertaking their studies in Manipur were stranded at Imphal with no means to visit their respective states due to the prevailing communal tension arising out of the indefinite economic blockade by UNC on National Highways and counter economic blockade imposed in […]

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Manipur CM Okram Ibobi blames UNC/NSCN(IM) for violence and Central goverment for not putting pressure on them

Speaking out publicly for the first time on the violence and an economic blockade that has crippled Manipur for weeks now, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has blamed the United Naga Council (UNC) for the communal tension in the state, calling it the “mouthpiece and frontal organisation of the NSCN-IM’’ insurgent outfit which has long […]

Speaking out publicly for the first time on the violence and an economic blockade that has crippled Manipur for weeks now, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has blamed the United Naga Council (UNC) for the communal tension in the state, calling it the “mouthpiece and frontal organisation of the NSCN-IM’’ insurgent outfit which has long […]

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Nagaland: Naga Students Federation takes responsibility of burning some Manipur bound items

KOHIMA: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) has taken the responsibility of burning some items from Manipur bound truck last night and burnt on the National Highway as the truck driver defy to hear the NSF volunteers to return the truck back to Dimapur, as done by other Manipur bound trucks, but volunteers did not harm any […]

KOHIMA: The Naga Students Federation (NSF) has taken the responsibility of burning some items from Manipur bound truck last night and burnt on the National Highway as the truck driver defy to hear the NSF volunteers to return the truck back to Dimapur, as done by other Manipur bound trucks, but volunteers did not harm any […]

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Withdraw economic blockade in Manipur by Christmas or face counter blockade on Nagaland bound vehicles: MYHROA (Assam) warns UNC/NSF

A newly formed JAC has unanimously resolved to impose indefinite counter economic blockade along all National Highways leading to Nagaland from Karbi-anglong District, Gholaghat District and Jorhat District, if the UNC/NSF fails to withdraw their economic blockade before or by the Christmas. According to a release, the Meetei Youths’ for Human Rights Organisation of Assam […]

A newly formed JAC has unanimously resolved to impose indefinite counter economic blockade along all National Highways leading to Nagaland from Karbi-anglong District, Gholaghat District and Jorhat District, if the UNC/NSF fails to withdraw their economic blockade before or by the Christmas. According to a release, the Meetei Youths’ for Human Rights Organisation of Assam […]

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Kangpokpi revels in new district

After getting district status on December 8 by bifurcating from Senapati district, Kangpokpi celebrated today with joy at Brig M Thomas Ground of Kangpokpi which was organised by the celebration committee 50-Kangpokpi AC  Manipur. The programme was attended by MLA Nemcha Kipgen 50-Kangpokpi AC and chairman Haokholal Hangshing Kangpokpi ADC as presidium members. About 500 […]

After getting district status on December 8 by bifurcating from Senapati district, Kangpokpi celebrated today with joy at Brig M Thomas Ground of Kangpokpi which was organised by the celebration committee 50-Kangpokpi AC  Manipur. The programme was attended by MLA Nemcha Kipgen 50-Kangpokpi AC and chairman Haokholal Hangshing Kangpokpi ADC as presidium members. About 500 […]

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4000 Indian Paramilitary Personnel rush in to Manipur as UNC continues indefinite Economic Blockade

The Centre has rushed around 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in the wake of violence following economic blockade on National Highways connecting the state. While around 1,500 paramilitary personnel were rushed in to Manipur in last two days, around 2,500 paramilitary were dispatched to the state last week, a senior Home Ministry official said on […]

The Centre has rushed around 4,000 paramilitary personnel to Manipur in the wake of violence following economic blockade on National Highways connecting the state. While around 1,500 paramilitary personnel were rushed in to Manipur in last two days, around 2,500 paramilitary were dispatched to the state last week, a senior Home Ministry official said on […]

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UNC and CJNCSD Demand President’s Rule in Manipur

New Delhi: In a joint Press Conference organised by the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Joint Naga Civil Societies, Delhi (CJNCSD) at the Press Club of India, New Delhi today seeks the immediate attention of the Central Government to the total breakdown of law and order situation in the State of Manipur as the hills […]

New Delhi: In a joint Press Conference organised by the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Joint Naga Civil Societies, Delhi (CJNCSD) at the Press Club of India, New Delhi today seeks the immediate attention of the Central Government to the total breakdown of law and order situation in the State of Manipur as the hills […]

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8 vehicles set ablaze in ‘tit for tat’ spree

IMPHAL, Dec 19: After suspected UNC volunteers set ablaze a passenger bus and a Tata Sumo at Taphou Naga village near Mt Everest Higher Secondary School, some people retaliated by imposing counter economic blockade at Sekmai and set ablaze two Bolero jeeps today. A passenger bus (Koubru Express) plying between Senapati and Imphal was heading […]

IMPHAL, Dec 19: After suspected UNC volunteers set ablaze a passenger bus and a Tata Sumo at Taphou Naga village near Mt Everest Higher Secondary School, some people retaliated by imposing counter economic blockade at Sekmai and set ablaze two Bolero jeeps today. A passenger bus (Koubru Express) plying between Senapati and Imphal was heading […]

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24 hours bandh paralyses State, 2 women hurt in confrontation with cops

IMIMPHAL, Dec 17: The 24 hours State-wide bandh called by women vendors of Khwairamband Keithel in protest against violence allegedly unleashed by NSCN-IM completely paralysed the State, particularly the valley districts. Two women sustained injuries when police fired tear gas shells to control a tense situation that erupted in Chingmeirong area in the evening. A […]

IMIMPHAL, Dec 17: The 24 hours State-wide bandh called by women vendors of Khwairamband Keithel in protest against violence allegedly unleashed by NSCN-IM completely paralysed the State, particularly the valley districts. Two women sustained injuries when police fired tear gas shells to control a tense situation that erupted in Chingmeirong area in the evening. A […]

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Bullets do not deter Ibobi

Deputy loses cool, bares fangs at Noney. Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh inaugurated the newly formed district of Noney (Longmai) today hours after rebels attacked police personnel deployed at Noney for today’s programme. By deploying maximum number of security personnel in the surrounding areas as well as on the road side of Imphal-Noney road […]

Deputy loses cool, bares fangs at Noney. Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh inaugurated the newly formed district of Noney (Longmai) today hours after rebels attacked police personnel deployed at Noney for today’s programme. By deploying maximum number of security personnel in the surrounding areas as well as on the road side of Imphal-Noney road […]

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Jianngam Kamei, a talented Singer, Music Director, Song Composer and Actor passed away

BREAKING NEWS: Jianngam Kamei, a talented Singer,Music Director,Song Composer and Actor passed away today at Imphal. Source said he died due to organ failure. Hailed from Langthabal Kabui Khul, Imphal, Jianngam has touched thousands of hearts with his outstanding music in Manipur. Source: Herald Today

BREAKING NEWS: Jianngam Kamei, a talented Singer,Music Director,Song Composer and Actor passed away today at Imphal. Source said he died due to organ failure. Hailed from Langthabal Kabui Khul, Imphal, Jianngam has touched thousands of hearts with his outstanding music in Manipur. Source: Herald Today

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CM vows befitting reply

Tengnoupal and Kangpokpi inaugurated. The chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh has vowed to give a befitting reply to the group behind the ambush on the Pallel-Moreh highway by suspected NSCN-IM elements today. Despite ambush by armed insurgents in two different locations on the highway the chief minister went forward with the inauguration of the new […]

Tengnoupal and Kangpokpi inaugurated. The chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh has vowed to give a befitting reply to the group behind the ambush on the Pallel-Moreh highway by suspected NSCN-IM elements today. Despite ambush by armed insurgents in two different locations on the highway the chief minister went forward with the inauguration of the new […]

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4 Manipur Police Personnel Killed, 4 Others Injured In Ambush

Imphal: Militants ambushed a team of Manipur Police personnel on road patrol duty in two different areas in the state’s Chandel district, killing four personnel and injuring four others. The police said that the first incident occurred at Lokchao, located around 21 km from the border town of Moreh, along the Imphal-Moreh route. One policeman […]

Imphal: Militants ambushed a team of Manipur Police personnel on road patrol duty in two different areas in the state’s Chandel district, killing four personnel and injuring four others. The police said that the first incident occurred at Lokchao, located around 21 km from the border town of Moreh, along the Imphal-Moreh route. One policeman […]

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UNC to organise rally at Naga areas today

SENAPATI, Dec 14 : Mass rallies will be organised in all the “four Naga district head-quarters” on December 15, 2016 under the banner of the United Naga Council (UNC) in protest against the creation of 7 new districts “without consulting all stakeholders”. The rallies will also demand imposition of President’s Rule in the “present” State […]

SENAPATI, Dec 14 : Mass rallies will be organised in all the “four Naga district head-quarters” on December 15, 2016 under the banner of the United Naga Council (UNC) in protest against the creation of 7 new districts “without consulting all stakeholders”. The rallies will also demand imposition of President’s Rule in the “present” State […]

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Trucks fired at, driver hurt

IMPHAL, Dec 13: Two trucks were fired upon at two different places injuring one of the drivers along Imphal-Jiribam highway amidst the indefinite economic blockade being imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on National Highways connected to and from Imphal. The injured driver has been identified as Khulem Ibomcha (44) of Khumbong Khaidem Awang […]

IMPHAL, Dec 13: Two trucks were fired upon at two different places injuring one of the drivers along Imphal-Jiribam highway amidst the indefinite economic blockade being imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on National Highways connected to and from Imphal. The injured driver has been identified as Khulem Ibomcha (44) of Khumbong Khaidem Awang […]

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In memory of a Nupi Lan leader

In memory of one of the versatile leaders of Nupi Lan 1939 Tongbram Shabi, her statue was erected at Ningthem Pukhri Mapal a few years back and also a road was named after her as Sabhi Leirak as a mark of respect for the great work done by her. Late Tongbram Shabi d/o T Ningthoukhomba […]

In memory of one of the versatile leaders of Nupi Lan 1939 Tongbram Shabi, her statue was erected at Ningthem Pukhri Mapal a few years back and also a road was named after her as Sabhi Leirak as a mark of respect for the great work done by her. Late Tongbram Shabi d/o T Ningthoukhomba […]

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MHA warns: Economic Blockades in Manipur a gross violation of law

Union Home Ministry asked the United Naga Council (UNC) to remove the blockade, saying all contentious issues need to be settled peacefully by democratic and lawful means.   With indefinite blockade of highways in Manipur by a Naga group creating crisis, the Centre on Monday warned that no one will be allowed to take law […]

Union Home Ministry asked the United Naga Council (UNC) to remove the blockade, saying all contentious issues need to be settled peacefully by democratic and lawful means.   With indefinite blockade of highways in Manipur by a Naga group creating crisis, the Centre on Monday warned that no one will be allowed to take law […]

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Gadkari promises Rs 22,000 Cr road package, Jiri line to be handed to NHIDCL

IMPHAL, Dec 11: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari today laid the foundation stone for 17 highway projects covering 493 Kms at a function held at 1st MR parade ground.Speaking at the gathering, Nitin Gadkari stated that highways and transport infrastructure of Manipur would be developed within the next three/four years […]

IMPHAL, Dec 11: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari today laid the foundation stone for 17 highway projects covering 493 Kms at a function held at 1st MR parade ground.Speaking at the gathering, Nitin Gadkari stated that highways and transport infrastructure of Manipur would be developed within the next three/four years […]

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UNC chief Gaidon Kamei rearrested

Gaidon and Stephen remanded to 7 days police custody United Naga Council (UNC) president, Gaidon Kamei and publicity secretary of the council, Sangkhel Stephen, were formally re-arrested by the Tadubi police station today from the court complex of Chief Judicial Magistrate, (CJM) Imphal East and remanded to custody of Tadubi police for seven days. The […]

Gaidon and Stephen remanded to 7 days police custody United Naga Council (UNC) president, Gaidon Kamei and publicity secretary of the council, Sangkhel Stephen, were formally re-arrested by the Tadubi police station today from the court complex of Chief Judicial Magistrate, (CJM) Imphal East and remanded to custody of Tadubi police for seven days. The […]

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