Ibobi seeks time for Jiribam district

District Demand Committee responds with total bandh. Chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh today sought more time for upgrading Jiribam sub-division to a full-fledged revenue district. “Jiribam has all the required infrastructure of a revenue district. Therefore, it can be upgraded to a district. The demand for creation of Jiribam district is justified. However, we need […]

District Demand Committee responds with total bandh. Chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh today sought more time for upgrading Jiribam sub-division to a full-fledged revenue district. “Jiribam has all the required infrastructure of a revenue district. Therefore, it can be upgraded to a district. The demand for creation of Jiribam district is justified. However, we need […]

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Union MoS (Home) refuses to comment on Ukhrul ambush

IMPHAL , Oct 30: Union Minister of State (Home) Kiren Rijiju has refused to comment on the recent Ukhrul ambush which targeted a Ministerial team led by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi. Speaking to media persons after attending a public meeting at Kalapahar today, Kiren Rijiju maintained that he could not comment on the Ukhrul ambush […]

IMPHAL , Oct 30: Union Minister of State (Home) Kiren Rijiju has refused to comment on the recent Ukhrul ambush which targeted a Ministerial team led by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi. Speaking to media persons after attending a public meeting at Kalapahar today, Kiren Rijiju maintained that he could not comment on the Ukhrul ambush […]

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‘Preserving ecosystem essential for a healthy survival’

The Chief Minister O Ibobi has exhorted the need to change our behaviour in order to preserve the fragile earth’s ecosystem, and also if we are to feed, clothe and care for ourselves into the future. He was speaking as the chief guest inaugurating an art , ‘Indigenising the Contemporary’, organised by the Hao Heritage […]

The Chief Minister O Ibobi has exhorted the need to change our behaviour in order to preserve the fragile earth’s ecosystem, and also if we are to feed, clothe and care for ourselves into the future. He was speaking as the chief guest inaugurating an art , ‘Indigenising the Contemporary’, organised by the Hao Heritage […]

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Petitions of Prithiviraj, Saratchandra dismissed SC upholds HC’s ‘null and void election result’ ruling

IMPHAL, Oct 28 : A division bench of the Supreme Court has today ruled that it will not interfere in the judgement passed by the High Court of Manipur which had declared the election ‘announced to Moirang Assembly Constituency in 2012 as null and void,’ which then had elected Mairembam Prithiviraj as the MLA. The […]

IMPHAL, Oct 28 : A division bench of the Supreme Court has today ruled that it will not interfere in the judgement passed by the High Court of Manipur which had declared the election ‘announced to Moirang Assembly Constituency in 2012 as null and void,’ which then had elected Mairembam Prithiviraj as the MLA. The […]

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Biren’s clarion call on Cong MLAs

Resign from the party instead of wagging tails like dogs Resigned Congress MLA Nongthombam Biren Singh today called on Congress legislators to resign from the party as the Congress government failed to contain “lawlessness” and “state of anarchy.” “None of the ministers in Okram Ibobi Singh government responds to the grievances of the people in […]

Resign from the party instead of wagging tails like dogs Resigned Congress MLA Nongthombam Biren Singh today called on Congress legislators to resign from the party as the Congress government failed to contain “lawlessness” and “state of anarchy.” “None of the ministers in Okram Ibobi Singh government responds to the grievances of the people in […]

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Cong cookie continues to crumble

As the state Assembly election draws closer, legislators continue to desert the ruling Congress with former minister and senior MLA Francis Ngajokpa tendering his resignation both from the membership of the party as well from the legislative Assembly today. Manipur PCC president T N Haokip accepted the resignation of Francis. Giving reasons for his resignation […]

As the state Assembly election draws closer, legislators continue to desert the ruling Congress with former minister and senior MLA Francis Ngajokpa tendering his resignation both from the membership of the party as well from the legislative Assembly today. Manipur PCC president T N Haokip accepted the resignation of Francis. Giving reasons for his resignation […]

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Cosmos wildflower along the Imphal-Ukhrul road

As the Autumn season is in the mid and the leaves fall from the trees and the temperature dips, a wildflower blooms in hill areas of the State. Cosmos also known as Ulam Raja, a wildflower of the sunflower family now blooms widely across the hill areas along the road sides and plan areas of […]

As the Autumn season is in the mid and the leaves fall from the trees and the temperature dips, a wildflower blooms in hill areas of the State. Cosmos also known as Ulam Raja, a wildflower of the sunflower family now blooms widely across the hill areas along the road sides and plan areas of […]

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State redirects MU crisis to centre

State Education minister Kh Ratankumar today urged the Union Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar to find an immediate solution to the present crisis in the Manipur University under Central Government so that a conducive atmosphere would be created for students to pursue their academic activities freely without any disturbance. Dr Ratankumar met the […]

State Education minister Kh Ratankumar today urged the Union Minister for Human Resource Development Prakash Javadekar to find an immediate solution to the present crisis in the Manipur University under Central Government so that a conducive atmosphere would be created for students to pursue their academic activities freely without any disturbance. Dr Ratankumar met the […]

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MU in deeper quota row dilemma

The mounting pressure on the Manipur University in the wake of MU Academic Council’s ‘disputed’ decision adopted on October 8 has left the authorities in a dilemma. Rival student groups for and against the Academic Council decision today staged separate sit-in protest demonstrations. Meanwhile, the Academic Council meeting convened today remained inconclusive. A day after […]

The mounting pressure on the Manipur University in the wake of MU Academic Council’s ‘disputed’ decision adopted on October 8 has left the authorities in a dilemma. Rival student groups for and against the Academic Council decision today staged separate sit-in protest demonstrations. Meanwhile, the Academic Council meeting convened today remained inconclusive. A day after […]

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Works minister assures repairing of NH 37

The Works Minister Ksh Biren has assured Transporters and Driver’s Council, TDC that the repairing work on national highway 37 of Makru Bridge area will be taken up immediately. Briefing media-persons TDC president H Ranjit said, a joint meeting with the representatives of TDC, commissioner of PWD of the government of Manipur and the minister […]

The Works Minister Ksh Biren has assured Transporters and Driver’s Council, TDC that the repairing work on national highway 37 of Makru Bridge area will be taken up immediately. Briefing media-persons TDC president H Ranjit said, a joint meeting with the representatives of TDC, commissioner of PWD of the government of Manipur and the minister […]

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Paban’s ‘Loktak Lairembi’ at IFF Kerala

Haobam Paban Kumar’s debut Manipuri feature film, ‘Loktak Lairembee’ – Lady of the Lake, has been selected for the ‘Indian Cinema Now’ section in the 21st International Film Festival of Kerala, which will be held at Thiruvananthpuram from December 9 to 16, 2016. The Kerala Chalachitra Academy has released a list of 7 Indian films […]

Haobam Paban Kumar’s debut Manipuri feature film, ‘Loktak Lairembee’ – Lady of the Lake, has been selected for the ‘Indian Cinema Now’ section in the 21st International Film Festival of Kerala, which will be held at Thiruvananthpuram from December 9 to 16, 2016. The Kerala Chalachitra Academy has released a list of 7 Indian films […]

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Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple on “Bor”

IMPHAL, Oct 9: Thousands of devotees from different parts of the State thronged Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple located at Hiyangthang under Imphal West District on the occasion of Bor today. Since early morning, thousands of the devotees gathered outside the temple complex waiting for their turn to get inside where Sandhi Puja of Mera lunar month […]

IMPHAL, Oct 9: Thousands of devotees from different parts of the State thronged Hiyangthang Lairembi Temple located at Hiyangthang under Imphal West District on the occasion of Bor today. Since early morning, thousands of the devotees gathered outside the temple complex waiting for their turn to get inside where Sandhi Puja of Mera lunar month […]

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MU academic council settles for UGC guidelines in PG admission

The Manipur University Academic Council today resolved to follow the guidelines of the UGC policy in the reservation of seats for admission to its post graduate courses. The decision was taken during a lengthy meeting of the council convened today at the university premises. Amidst a raging controversy over reservation in the central university, the […]

The Manipur University Academic Council today resolved to follow the guidelines of the UGC policy in the reservation of seats for admission to its post graduate courses. The decision was taken during a lengthy meeting of the council convened today at the university premises. Amidst a raging controversy over reservation in the central university, the […]

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CM ensured ILP bill before poll code of conduct: JCILPS

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has assured tabling a fresh ILP bill before the election code of conduct comes into force in the state, according to the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System which is spearheading the demand for implementation of an ILP system in the state. According to the JCILPS, a team of […]

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has assured tabling a fresh ILP bill before the election code of conduct comes into force in the state, according to the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System which is spearheading the demand for implementation of an ILP system in the state. According to the JCILPS, a team of […]

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CM ensured ILP bill before poll code of conduct: JCILPS

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has assured tabling a fresh ILP bill before the election code of conduct comes into force in the state, according to the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System which is spearheading the demand for implementation of an ILP system in the state. According to the JCILPS, a team of […]

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has assured tabling a fresh ILP bill before the election code of conduct comes into force in the state, according to the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System which is spearheading the demand for implementation of an ILP system in the state. According to the JCILPS, a team of […]

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Villagers of Purul, young and old, all engage at the harvesting of their paddy field

Purul is a beautiful village surrounded by paddy fields. A mountain that comes almost full circle gives the look of an arena, making the picturesque valley a scenic haven. It is one of the biggest villages of Poumai Naga tribe and situated 19 km from the National Highway 2 in Senapati District, Manipur. People of […]

Purul is a beautiful village surrounded by paddy fields. A mountain that comes almost full circle gives the look of an arena, making the picturesque valley a scenic haven. It is one of the biggest villages of Poumai Naga tribe and situated 19 km from the National Highway 2 in Senapati District, Manipur. People of […]

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Another jolt for Congress: Heingang Biren says quit

Congress MLA and a former minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Thursday announced his resignation from both the state Assembly and the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee before reporters and supporters at his residence in Luwangshangbam. Biren submitted his resignations to the Speaker Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh and MPCC president TN Haokip today. It is learnt that the […]

Congress MLA and a former minister Nongthombam Biren Singh on Thursday announced his resignation from both the state Assembly and the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee before reporters and supporters at his residence in Luwangshangbam. Biren submitted his resignations to the Speaker Thokchom Lokeshwar Singh and MPCC president TN Haokip today. It is learnt that the […]

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Dengue hits Thangmeiband, 15 patients tested positive

There is very much a possibility of dengue fever outbreak at Thangmeiband Assembly constituency if state health authorities leaves the situation unchecked. It has been learnt from reliable sources that another 12 suspicious cases detected earlier have tested positive today. The total number of infected persons now has increased to 15. Heath officials are keeping […]

There is very much a possibility of dengue fever outbreak at Thangmeiband Assembly constituency if state health authorities leaves the situation unchecked. It has been learnt from reliable sources that another 12 suspicious cases detected earlier have tested positive today. The total number of infected persons now has increased to 15. Heath officials are keeping […]

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Ibobi urges Power Grid to expedite WB projects

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh who is also the chairman of North Eastern Regional Power Committee said that the government is targeting to provide 3.5 lakh electric prepaid meters to the four valley districts and to other district headquarters by December this year. According to a release, he stated this while speaking as the chief […]

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh who is also the chairman of North Eastern Regional Power Committee said that the government is targeting to provide 3.5 lakh electric prepaid meters to the four valley districts and to other district headquarters by December this year. According to a release, he stated this while speaking as the chief […]

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Residents of Phuba – a village in Senapati district, not happy with state government

“Numerous memorandums have been submitted pleading government authority to repair this road but no authority turns up to fulfill our plea. The road is in the most deteriorated condition and neither the government authority nor anybody from the center is listening to our grievances. Now, we are left with no choice but to generate our […]

“Numerous memorandums have been submitted pleading government authority to repair this road but no authority turns up to fulfill our plea. The road is in the most deteriorated condition and neither the government authority nor anybody from the center is listening to our grievances. Now, we are left with no choice but to generate our […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/10/residents-of-phuba-a-village-in-senapati-district-not-happy-with-state-government/