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RIMS road expansion fails to serve purpose

IMPHAL, Aug 16 : As it remained quite busy and congested throughout the day, RIMS road was expanded at the expense of a huge amount of money. But the expanded road has brought little relief to commuters and the general public. Taking serious note of the many inconveniences encountered by people while travelling along the […]

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CIRCA observes Manipur I-Day Leishemba traces phase of history

IMPHAL, Aug 14 : The Coalition of Indigenes’ Rights Campaign (CIRCA) Manipur observed Manipur’s Independence Day at Sana Konung today. Titular king Leishemba Sanajaoba who graced the observance as functional president formally opened the function with the hoisting of a red flag decorated with the image of Pakhangba (Meitei deity) in gold at the centre. […]

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Robita takes over Sharmila’s anti-AFSPA crusade

IMPHAL, Aug 13: After iconic Irom Sharmila broke her epic fast against the infamous Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 on August 9, one Arambam Robita has launched an indefinite hunger strike against the same Act from today. Robita had yesterday announced that she would launch the fast. When Robita disclosed her decision to carry […]

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University of Culture, film and TV institute now grace State

IMPHAL, Aug 12: Manipur now has the infrastructure to preserve and promote its rich tradition, performing arts and culture, stated Governor V Shanmuganathan after inaugurating the much awaited Manipur University of Culture (MUC) this evening at the Maharaja Chandrakirti Auditorium, Palace Compound, Imphal. Prior to the inauguration of MUC, the Governor along with Chief Minister […]

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Two days after Irom Sharmila breaks fast against AFSPA Naga dominated dists rally against Army Act

IMPHAL, Aug 11 : Just two days after Irom Chanu Sharmila broke her 16 years fast demanding the repeal of Armed Forces Special Powers Act, four Naga dominated hill districts Chandel, Senapati, Tamenglong and Ukhrul today rose as one against the continued imposition of the Army Act and took massive rallies across the four hill […]

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After President rejects Protection of Manipur People Bill… State Govt finalises Draft Bill, seeks public opinion

IMPHAL, Aug 10 : With the President rejecting the Protection of Manipur People Bill (PMP), which was passed by the State Assembly on August 31 last year, the State Government has finalised the draft of a new Bill in place of the rejected Bill and has sought the opinion of the people. The whole text […]

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As announced Sharmila ends 16 years fast with a drop of honey… Says she will contest polls against Chief Minister

IMPHAL, Aug 9: As announced earlier, Irom Chanu Sharmila ended her world’s longest hunger strike that spanned around 16 years today. An emotional Sharmila tasted a drop of honey with her left hand to mark the symbolic end of her fasting before a huge number of media persons at 4.25 pm. She then announced that […]

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Drafting new Bill nearly finalised : Dy CM

IMPHAL, Aug 7 : Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today said that the State Government has almost completed drafting the new Bill for the protection of indigenous people of the State and is preparing to upload the new draft Bill on social networking sites like Facebook so as to elicit comments and opinions from all sections […]

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Rio Games open with ‘Samba’, global warming taking center stag

Rio de Janeiro, Aug 6: Brazil showcased its rich history and cultural heritage, combined with Rio’s famous ‘Samba’ dance, as the 31st Olympic Games was officially launched with a subtle yet powerful message of global warming plaguing the world in a simple but passionate opening ceremony here. Brazil organisers put their passion for football aside […]

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Suspected NDFB (S) militants kill 14, injure 20 in Assam

Kokrajhar, Aug 5 : Terror struck Assam today when suspected NDFB(S) militants attacked a crowded market place in Kokrajhar district killing 14 people and leaving more than 20 others injured. One of the attackers was killed in retaliatory action by security forces. Assam Director General of Police Mukesh Sahay said the attack at Balajan Tiniali […]

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19th Manipur Integrity Day observed AMUCO rings out unity call to fight external forces

IMPHAL, Aug 4 : In commemoration of the historic mammoth rally of August 4, 1997, the 19th Manipur Integrity Rally was observed here today under the aegis of the All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO). Offering of homage at the Integrity Pillar (adjoining Mapal Kangjeibung) and a public convention were the main features of the […]

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On completing one year of signing Framework Agreement Nagas are not demanding anything but our rights : UNC

Ukhrul/SPt/CDL, Aug 3 : The political issue of the Nagas is not a demand but a birth right. It is the struggle to have political rights free from political suppression or oppression, stated UNC general secretary Milan during a function to mark the completion of one year of signing the historic Framework Agreement between the […]

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Spt Police take up a slew of measures for safety of drivers, passengers

IMPHAL, Aug 2 : Senapati District Police have taken up a slew of measures for the safety of transporters and passengers along Imphal-Dimapur highway including installation of CCTV cameras, introduction of speed guns, deployment of additional police personnel etc. A team of the All Manipur Road Transport Drivers and Motor Workers Union (AMRTDMWU) and some […]

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Despite directive from NHRC, State Govt yet to pay compensation to next of kins of one victim SSPs/SPs submit 45 reports of death in police action to NHRC

IMPHAL, Jul 31 : From whittling down the number of cases from 34 to 28 (published in the July 28 edition of The Sangai Express), in contrast to the recommendations of the National Human Rights Commission and ordered by the Supreme Court of India, it has again emerged that the State Government is yet to […]

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Work on longest tunnel of Indian Railways starts Foundation stone of Imphal Railway Station laid, Suresh Prabhu stresses on connectivity

IMPHAL, Jul 30 : Marking a historic moment for Manipur, Union Minister of Railways, Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu laid the foundation stone of the proposed Imphal Railway Station in front of an impressive gathering at Imphal today. The Union Minister of State for Railways, Rajen Gohain, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, Member […]

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JCILPS calls 24 hrs public curfew to decry police action

IMPHAL, Jul 29: Infuriated by police crackdown on a public meeting organised by JCILPS and some other civil society organisations, the civil organisation which has been spearheading the civil movement for enforcement of ILPS or a similar mechanism has called a 24 hour public curfew with effect from this midnight. JCILPS convenor in-charge BK Moirangcha […]

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NHRC’s order to pay compensation for ‘extra-judicial’ killings State Govt whittles down number from 34 to 28

IMPHAL, Jul 27: Of the 34 fake encounter victims whose families are to be compensated as per the recommendations of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the State Government is said to have omitted six names. NHRC had asked the State Government to pay Rs 5 lakh each as compensation to the families of all […]

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Sharmila adopts a totally new approach Anti-AFSPA crusader decides to break fast, set to join electoral politics

IMPHAL, Jul 26: In a dramatic turnaround, Irom Sharmila Chanu who has been crusading against the infamous Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act 1958 for the last 16 years with fasting as her only weapon has announced that she would break the historic, unprecedented fast. Briefing media persons at Cheirap Court complex today after appearing before […]

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45 more handed over to police Bangladeshi among non-locals pulled up

IMPHAL, Jul 25: Like in the past few days, volunteers of the Advanced Women Society, Awang Sekmai and the Awang Sekmai Protection Committee checked inter-State passenger vehicles at Awang Sekmai Nongthonband this morning. They detected and pulled down 45 non-local labourers and one of them was found to be a Bangladeshi National. The 45 non-local people […]

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Tribal Euphony the SOLO hunt Shanchuiphy Keishing adjudged best

IMPHAL, Jul 24 : Shanchuiphy Keishing won the first season of Tribal Euphony Solo Hunt, the grand finale of which was held at MFDC theatre on July 23. WL Thaniwar Anal and Jenny Thomte secured the second and third place in the competition. The winner of the season Shanchuiphy Keishing received a cash prize of […]

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