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Peaceful IMC polls, non-locals brave public curfew to cast vote Polling at IE pegged at 83.1 pc, 81 pc in IW

IMPHAL, Jun 2: A large turnout was recorded in the Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) election held today across the twin districts of Imphal. Barring stray incidents of clashes among supporters of candidates, the voting was largely peaceful despite public curfew imposed on non-locals. Voting began from 8 am and concluded at 4 pm and polling […]

IMPHAL, Jun 2: A large turnout was recorded in the Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) election held today across the twin districts of Imphal. Barring stray incidents of clashes among supporters of candidates, the voting was largely peaceful despite public curfew imposed on non-locals. Voting began from 8 am and concluded at 4 pm and polling […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/peaceful-imc-polls-non-locals-brave-public-curfew-to-cast-vote-polling-at-ie-pegged-at-83-1-pc-81-pc-in-iw/

JCILPS convenor Komdram Ratan declared outlaw, Ratan denies charges

IMPHAL, June 2: A criminal case has been registered at Singjamei Police station, Imphal West district against Khomdram Ratan, Convenor JCILPS today, for being a member of a banned outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF). Kh Ratan son of late Kh Ibotombi is a resident of Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai under the jurisdiction of Imphal […]

IMPHAL, June 2: A criminal case has been registered at Singjamei Police station, Imphal West district against Khomdram Ratan, Convenor JCILPS today, for being a member of a banned outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF). Kh Ratan son of late Kh Ibotombi is a resident of Singjamei Wangma Kshetri Leikai under the jurisdiction of Imphal […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/jcilps-convenor-komdram-ratan-declared-outlaw-ratan-denies-charges/

No let up in stir to demand ILPS

IMPHAL, Jun 1: In response to JCILPS’ call, sit-in-protests demanding implementation of ILPS were staged at different localities across the four valley districts today. Visually challenged students staged a protest at the western gate of SAI complex, Takyelpat. A student said that they staged the protest in support of the ongoing pro-ILPS agitation spearheaded by […]

IMPHAL, Jun 1: In response to JCILPS’ call, sit-in-protests demanding implementation of ILPS were staged at different localities across the four valley districts today. Visually challenged students staged a protest at the western gate of SAI complex, Takyelpat. A student said that they staged the protest in support of the ongoing pro-ILPS agitation spearheaded by […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/no-let-up-in-stir-to-demand-ilps/

Decks cleared for IMC polls today

IMPHAL, Jun 1: Amidst tight security measures, polling officials and personnel for Imphal Municipal Council (IMC) election slated for June 2 have reached their respective assigned polling stations today even as Chief Minister O Ibobi reviewed security arrangements in connection with the election. Altogether, 86 candidates including 36 women are in the fray for election […]

IMPHAL, Jun 1: Amidst tight security measures, polling officials and personnel for Imphal Municipal Council (IMC) election slated for June 2 have reached their respective assigned polling stations today even as Chief Minister O Ibobi reviewed security arrangements in connection with the election. Altogether, 86 candidates including 36 women are in the fray for election […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/decks-cleared-for-imc-polls-today/

Olympic dream still alive ? India to seek wild card for Mary Kom

NEW DELHI, Jun1 : She couldn’t make the cut through qualifiers but star woman boxer MC Mary Kom’s Olympic dream is not quite over yet as India has decided to seek a wild card entry for her in the games scheduled from August 5 this year. Mary Kom (51kg) had missed out on qualifying for […]

NEW DELHI, Jun1 : She couldn’t make the cut through qualifiers but star woman boxer MC Mary Kom’s Olympic dream is not quite over yet as India has decided to seek a wild card entry for her in the games scheduled from August 5 this year. Mary Kom (51kg) had missed out on qualifying for […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/olympic-dream-still-alive-india-to-seek-wild-card-for-mary-kom/

Stone pelting street battle between ILPS Demand suporters & Manipur Police

Video by: Deepak Shijagurumayum‪ Video‬ from ‪Singjamei‬ area: Stone pelting street battle between ILPS Demand suporters & Manipur Police More stories at http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/meira-rallies-held-all-over/

Video by: Deepak Shijagurumayum? Video? from ?Singjamei? area: Stone pelting street battle between ILPS Demand suporters & Manipur Police More stories at http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/meira-rallies-held-all-over/

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‘Free students’ protest continues

IMPHAL, May 31: Demanding unconditional release of arrested students in connection with the pro-ILPS agitation, students today staged demonstration along Tiddim road by blocking vehicular movement this evening at Kwakeithel. 17 students from different schools in Imphal staged the protest with support from local womenfolk of Kwakeithel area. They blocked traffic movements at Kwakeithel. Even […]

IMPHAL, May 31: Demanding unconditional release of arrested students in connection with the pro-ILPS agitation, students today staged demonstration along Tiddim road by blocking vehicular movement this evening at Kwakeithel. 17 students from different schools in Imphal staged the protest with support from local womenfolk of Kwakeithel area. They blocked traffic movements at Kwakeithel. Even […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/free-students-protest-continues/

Meira rallies held all over

IMPHAL, May 31: As announced by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, torch rallies were taken out at different places across the Manipur valley. Large groups of womenfolk took out torch rallies from Kongba, Wangkhei and Nongmeibung, before they merged together at Konung Mamang traffic island. There they were blocked by police from proceeding […]

IMPHAL, May 31: As announced by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System, torch rallies were taken out at different places across the Manipur valley. Large groups of womenfolk took out torch rallies from Kongba, Wangkhei and Nongmeibung, before they merged together at Konung Mamang traffic island. There they were blocked by police from proceeding […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/meira-rallies-held-all-over/

Women Wing bans non-local hawkers, labourers

IMPHAL, May 31: The JCILPS Women Wing has banned non-local people from hawking things on streets and working as labourers. The Women Wing has also banned renting out rooms/houses to non-local people. Speaking to media persons at the JCILPS office at Road Konjeng Hazari Leikai today, JCILPS Women Wing convenor Thongam (O) Apabi made an announcement to […]

IMPHAL, May 31: The JCILPS Women Wing has banned non-local people from hawking things on streets and working as labourers. The Women Wing has also banned renting out rooms/houses to non-local people. Speaking to media persons at the JCILPS office at Road Konjeng Hazari Leikai today, JCILPS Women Wing convenor Thongam (O) Apabi made an announcement to […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/06/women-wing-bans-non-local-hawkers-labourers/

Rallies, road blocks continue to define Imphal

IMPHAL, May 30: A large number of students from different schools staged a protest rally demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System in Manipur along Imphal-Ukhrul road and later formed a human chain at Lamlong Keithel and raised slogans. At the same time, two students of Ibotonsana Girls’ Hr Sec School were reported to have sustained […]

IMPHAL, May 30: A large number of students from different schools staged a protest rally demanding implementation of Inner Line Permit System in Manipur along Imphal-Ukhrul road and later formed a human chain at Lamlong Keithel and raised slogans. At the same time, two students of Ibotonsana Girls’ Hr Sec School were reported to have sustained […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/rallies-road-blocks-continue-to-define-imphal/

Women CSOs hop onto ILPS protest bandwagon

IMPHAL, May 30: Various State level women’s organisations have jumped on the ILPS protest bandwagon and announced different forms of agitation from tomorrow. Speaking to reporters at the office of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) located at Sega Road, leaders of six State level women’s organisations said they are compelled to join […]

IMPHAL, May 30: Various State level women’s organisations have jumped on the ILPS protest bandwagon and announced different forms of agitation from tomorrow. Speaking to reporters at the office of Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) located at Sega Road, leaders of six State level women’s organisations said they are compelled to join […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/women-csos-hop-onto-ilps-protest-bandwagon/

No end to street protest to enact three Bills Students withstand water cannon

IMPHAL, May 29: The water cannon procured by the State Government to disperse and drive back agitators was literally rendered ineffective today as 25 students who were demanding enforcement of ILPS or similar mechanism in Manipur did not budge an inch but stood firm with their hands joined together at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai along Tiddim […]

IMPHAL, May 29: The water cannon procured by the State Government to disperse and drive back agitators was literally rendered ineffective today as 25 students who were demanding enforcement of ILPS or similar mechanism in Manipur did not budge an inch but stood firm with their hands joined together at Keishampat Leimajam Leikai along Tiddim […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/no-end-to-street-protest-to-enact-three-bills-students-withstand-water-cannon/

On completing two years in office: Change has come

Courtesy Asian Age New Delhi, May 29 : Expressing satisfaction with several highlights of the NDA Government in the last two years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that in a democracy it is extremely important to analyse one’s work with that of the previous regime, and, after closely scrutinising his government’s works, people […]

Courtesy Asian Age New Delhi, May 29 : Expressing satisfaction with several highlights of the NDA Government in the last two years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that in a democracy it is extremely important to analyse one’s work with that of the previous regime, and, after closely scrutinising his government’s works, people […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/on-completing-two-years-in-office-change-has-come/

Manipur as a Constitutional fiction with a nostalgia

There is something admirable about the Constitution of India as a living document. Take for example, the honesty with which it records the historicity of the emergence of this country, something that one can see in its definition of Manipur, which goes as follow: Manipur: The territory which immediately before the commencement of this Constitution […]

There is something admirable about the Constitution of India as a living document. Take for example, the honesty with which it records the historicity of the emergence of this country, something that one can see in its definition of Manipur, which goes as follow: Manipur: The territory which immediately before the commencement of this Constitution […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/manipur-as-a-constitutional-fiction-with-a-nostalgia/

Inter community marriage best way to unit Hills and Valley – Leivon Jimmy

As predicted by a tribal leader, if the Meitei wants to find out its root based on “Shalai Taret” (The seven clans of Manipuris) an internal conflict not only between the Meiteis and Tribal but amongst the Meiteis was imminent.

This could be indeed true as there are Brahmins and royal clan, who put themselves above all ethnic communities residing in the state. The Schedule Caste are also Meiteis, the question of who would be branded what itself is rather complex at this point of time when half of the Meitei are opposing it as predicted.

The first and foremost when we debate about the issue will ultimately lead to reservation issues.

As predicted by a tribal leader, if the Meitei wants to find out its root based on “Shalai Taret” (The seven clans of Manipuris) an internal conflict not only between the Meiteis and Tribal but amongst the Meiteis was imminent.

This could be indeed true as there are Brahmins and royal clan, who put themselves above all ethnic communities residing in the state. The Schedule Caste are also Meiteis, the question of who would be branded what itself is rather complex at this point of time when half of the Meitei are opposing it as predicted.

The first and foremost when we debate about the issue will ultimately lead to reservation issues.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/inter-community-marriage-best-way-to-unit-hills-and-valley-leivon-jimmy/

TG students’ ILP protest in Manipur goes out of control

IMPHAL, May 27: Police had a tough time controlling the students of Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School today as the agitation of the students went wayward. A handful of police personnel also suffered minor injuries as a result of the onslaught of the students who even threw stones and filth at the police. The protest […]

IMPHAL, May 27: Police had a tough time controlling the students of Tamphasana Girls Higher Secondary School today as the agitation of the students went wayward. A handful of police personnel also suffered minor injuries as a result of the onslaught of the students who even threw stones and filth at the police. The protest […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/tg-students-ilp-protest-in-manipur-goes-out-of-control/

65th plenary session of NEC held at Shillong CM urges enhancement of fund allocation under NEC

IMPHAL, May 27 (DIPR) : Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has drawn the attention of the Prime Minister for substantial enhancement of NEC and NLCPR budget and for providing flexible additional funds to the NE States, considering the bona-fide needs of the economically backward small States of the NE Region. Participating in the 65th Plenary Session […]

IMPHAL, May 27 (DIPR) : Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has drawn the attention of the Prime Minister for substantial enhancement of NEC and NLCPR budget and for providing flexible additional funds to the NE States, considering the bona-fide needs of the economically backward small States of the NE Region. Participating in the 65th Plenary Session […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/65th-plenary-session-of-nec-held-at-shillong-cm-urges-enhancement-of-fund-allocation-under-nec/

Police foil TG students’ bid to take out rally

IMPHAL, May 27: A Sub-Inspector was injured even as police foiled another attempt of TG Higher Secondary School students to take out a rally demanding immediate release of the arrested students today afternoon. When the students tried to come out from their school campus to stage the rally, a large number of police personnel including […]

IMPHAL, May 27: A Sub-Inspector was injured even as police foiled another attempt of TG Higher Secondary School students to take out a rally demanding immediate release of the arrested students today afternoon. When the students tried to come out from their school campus to stage the rally, a large number of police personnel including […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/police-foil-tg-students-bid-to-take-out-rally/

PM flags off Jiri-Silchar passenger train

Imphal, May 27 (DIPR): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off the Jiribam-Silchar passenger train through remote from Shillong today. This first daily passenger train flagged off today has brought Manipur into the broad gauge passenger railway map of India. The function was attended at Jiribam by Dr T Meinya (MP Inner Manipur), Thangso Baite (MP […]

Imphal, May 27 (DIPR): Prime Minister Narendra Modi today flagged off the Jiribam-Silchar passenger train through remote from Shillong today. This first daily passenger train flagged off today has brought Manipur into the broad gauge passenger railway map of India. The function was attended at Jiribam by Dr T Meinya (MP Inner Manipur), Thangso Baite (MP […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/pm-flags-off-jiri-silchar-passenger-train/

Drugs seized

A team of Custom Preventive Force (CPF) arrested a man along with drugs worth Rs 29.12 lakh at Indo-Myanmar border town, Moreh. According to a source, a team of CPF based at the border town arrested the man along with the drugs yesterday around 4 pm at Moreh Forest Gate. The arrested man has been identified as […]

A team of Custom Preventive Force (CPF) arrested a man along with drugs worth Rs 29.12 lakh at Indo-Myanmar border town, Moreh. According to a source, a team of CPF based at the border town arrested the man along with the drugs yesterday around 4 pm at Moreh Forest Gate. The arrested man has been identified as […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/drugs-seized-2/