Cyclone Roanu hits Bangladesh, 15 killed

DHAKA, May 21: At least 15 people were killed and over 100 injured as the advancing cyclone had started ravaging the southern coast-lines, local media reported. Officials and reports said that under the peripheral impact of the cyclone, codenamed Roanu, stormy winds levelled several hundred village huts in southwestern coastal Bhola leaving two dead and over […]

DHAKA, May 21: At least 15 people were killed and over 100 injured as the advancing cyclone had started ravaging the southern coast-lines, local media reported. Officials and reports said that under the peripheral impact of the cyclone, codenamed Roanu, stormy winds levelled several hundred village huts in southwestern coastal Bhola leaving two dead and over […]

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Mary, Sarita fail to qualify for Rio

Astana, May 21 : Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom and Asian Games bronze-medallist L Sarita Devi failed to qualify for the Olym-pics after they went down in their respective second round bouts of the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships here today. Mary Kom (51kg), who was a bronze-medallist at the 2012 London Olympics, […]

Astana, May 21 : Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom and Asian Games bronze-medallist L Sarita Devi failed to qualify for the Olym-pics after they went down in their respective second round bouts of the AIBA Women’s World Boxing Championships here today. Mary Kom (51kg), who was a bronze-medallist at the 2012 London Olympics, […]

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Deposit money for NFSA rice: CAF&PD Min

IMPHAL, May 21: Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (CAF&PD) Minister Ksh Biren has asked all Fair Price Shop agents to deposit money and collect rice for distribution to public at Rs three per Kg under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Informing that the department has started sanctioning rice for the month of April, Biren […]

IMPHAL, May 21: Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution (CAF&PD) Minister Ksh Biren has asked all Fair Price Shop agents to deposit money and collect rice for distribution to public at Rs three per Kg under the National Food Security Act (NFSA). Informing that the department has started sanctioning rice for the month of April, Biren […]

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Anti-Terrorism Day CM appeals to eradicate terrorism in State

IMPHAL, May 21: The State-level observation of ‘Anti- Terrorism Day’ was held at the Banquet Hall of 1st Manipur Rifles today with Chief Minis-ter O Ibobi Singh as the chief guest. At the same time, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) organised an Anti-Terrorism Day pro-gramme at Congress Bhawan, BT Road. Speaking at the observance function […]

IMPHAL, May 21: The State-level observation of ‘Anti- Terrorism Day’ was held at the Banquet Hall of 1st Manipur Rifles today with Chief Minis-ter O Ibobi Singh as the chief guest. At the same time, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) organised an Anti-Terrorism Day pro-gramme at Congress Bhawan, BT Road. Speaking at the observance function […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/anti-terrorism-day-cm-appeals-to-eradicate-terrorism-in-state/

38 hours bandh cripples normal life

IMPHAL, May 20: The 38 hours bandh called by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) which began from 4 am today crippled normal life across the State capital and adjoining areas. The bandh was called against the alleged indifferent attitude of the State Govt to the three Bills which were passed by the […]

IMPHAL, May 20: The 38 hours bandh called by the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) which began from 4 am today crippled normal life across the State capital and adjoining areas. The bandh was called against the alleged indifferent attitude of the State Govt to the three Bills which were passed by the […]

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JCILPS to intensify stir after police crackdown

Students’ wing leader among five hurt in police action at Keishampat IMPHAL, May 20: At least five persons including three women were injured in police action during the 38-hour cease work strike called by the JCILPS to protest the delaying of processes for implementation of ILPS in the state. In an emphatic response to the […]

Students’ wing leader among five hurt in police action at Keishampat IMPHAL, May 20: At least five persons including three women were injured in police action during the 38-hour cease work strike called by the JCILPS to protest the delaying of processes for implementation of ILPS in the state. In an emphatic response to the […]

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JCILPS calls 38 hours bandh from 4 am today

IMPHAL, May 19: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has called a 38-hour State-wide bandh with effect from 4 am of May 20 till 6 pm of May 21. Speaking to media persons at their Sega Road Konjeng Hazari Leikai office today, JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan called upon all the people to […]

IMPHAL, May 19: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) has called a 38-hour State-wide bandh with effect from 4 am of May 20 till 6 pm of May 21. Speaking to media persons at their Sega Road Konjeng Hazari Leikai office today, JCILPS convenor Khomdram Ratan called upon all the people to […]

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Imphal River above danger mark, many streets inundated

IMPHAL, May 18: Incessant rain in the past 24 hours across the State has increased water level in all major rivers flowing through Imphal valley creating a panicky situation while many streets in Greater Imphal area have been inundated. Information received from ICAR, Lamphel said that Manipur witnessed rain of 103.1 mm in the last […]

IMPHAL, May 18: Incessant rain in the past 24 hours across the State has increased water level in all major rivers flowing through Imphal valley creating a panicky situation while many streets in Greater Imphal area have been inundated. Information received from ICAR, Lamphel said that Manipur witnessed rain of 103.1 mm in the last […]

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Route to Malom blocked in ILPS stir

IMPHAL, May 18: In connection with the JCILPS agitation demanding con-version of three Bills passed last year into Acts, Keishampat Junction – Malom stretch of Tiddim road was blocked today. Movement of vehicles was blocked at different points like Keishampat Junction, Thiyam Leikai, Leimajam Leirak Machin, Top Leirak Machin, Hodam Leirak Machin, Sega Road, Kwakeithel, […]

IMPHAL, May 18: In connection with the JCILPS agitation demanding con-version of three Bills passed last year into Acts, Keishampat Junction – Malom stretch of Tiddim road was blocked today. Movement of vehicles was blocked at different points like Keishampat Junction, Thiyam Leikai, Leimajam Leirak Machin, Top Leirak Machin, Hodam Leirak Machin, Sega Road, Kwakeithel, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/route-to-malom-blocked-in-ilps-stir/

Normal life hit for 2nd day in hill dists

Imphal/CCpur, May 18 : Normal life in the tribal districts of Manipur was hit for the second consecutive day today by the 48-hour total shutdown called by Joint Action Committee (JAC). There was no report of any violence from anywhere during the day and attendance in Government offices in the districts was almost nil, officials […]

Imphal/CCpur, May 18 : Normal life in the tribal districts of Manipur was hit for the second consecutive day today by the 48-hour total shutdown called by Joint Action Committee (JAC). There was no report of any violence from anywhere during the day and attendance in Government offices in the districts was almost nil, officials […]

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Sharmila stays away

Marathon hunger striker Irom Chanu Sharmila today refused to appear before JMIC, Imphal West. Although, she was supposed to appear before CJM Imphal West, Sharmila was directed to appear before JMIC Imphal as the Judge of the former Court was on leave.However, the anti-AFSPA campaigner refused to appear before the Court. The Court fixed May 31 […]

Marathon hunger striker Irom Chanu Sharmila today refused to appear before JMIC, Imphal West. Although, she was supposed to appear before CJM Imphal West, Sharmila was directed to appear before JMIC Imphal as the Judge of the former Court was on leave.However, the anti-AFSPA campaigner refused to appear before the Court. The Court fixed May 31 […]

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JCILPS warns of launching intensified stir

IMPHAL, May 17: Decrying the alleged delaying tactics of the State Government with regard to the popular demand for enactment of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) or a similar mechanism in Manipur, the JCILPS has warned that they are prepared to launch intense modes of agitation within the next few days. Speaking to media persons […]

IMPHAL, May 17: Decrying the alleged delaying tactics of the State Government with regard to the popular demand for enactment of Inner Line Permit System (ILPS) or a similar mechanism in Manipur, the JCILPS has warned that they are prepared to launch intense modes of agitation within the next few days. Speaking to media persons […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/jcilps-warns-of-launching-intensified-stir/

Bazar fire

Swift action by State Fire Service Department prevented outbreak of a major fire in the heart of Imphal today at around 5.30 pm. According to information culled from the spot, fire reportedly broke out inside an engine oil and mobile godown at Dharamsala when a worker left a lighted candle in the godown after getting […]

Swift action by State Fire Service Department prevented outbreak of a major fire in the heart of Imphal today at around 5.30 pm. According to information culled from the spot, fire reportedly broke out inside an engine oil and mobile godown at Dharamsala when a worker left a lighted candle in the godown after getting […]

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CCpur JAC’s 48 hrs total shutdown comes into force

IMPHAL, May 16 : The 48 hours total shutdown called by the JAC against the anti-tribal Bills in the tribal areas of Manipur against the decision of the All Political Parties meeting to send a team to Delhi to pressurise the Centre to enact the three Bills passed on August 31 last year came into […]

IMPHAL, May 16 : The 48 hours total shutdown called by the JAC against the anti-tribal Bills in the tribal areas of Manipur against the decision of the All Political Parties meeting to send a team to Delhi to pressurise the Centre to enact the three Bills passed on August 31 last year came into […]

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SKY hospital performs open heart surgery on 22-month old boy

IMPHAL, May 15 : In yet another remarkable feat, Sky Hospital and Research Centre successfully conducted an open heart surgery on 22-month old boy. Briefing media persons at the hospital, chairman of Sky Hospital Dr Shyamkishore Lairikyengbam said that patient Master Prince s/o M Shantakumar of Khundrakpam Awang Leikai Imphal was born with a hole […]

IMPHAL, May 15 : In yet another remarkable feat, Sky Hospital and Research Centre successfully conducted an open heart surgery on 22-month old boy. Briefing media persons at the hospital, chairman of Sky Hospital Dr Shyamkishore Lairikyengbam said that patient Master Prince s/o M Shantakumar of Khundrakpam Awang Leikai Imphal was born with a hole […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/sky-hospital-performs-open-heart-surgery-on-22-month-old-boy/

Naga-Assam dialogue forum constituted

IMPHAL, May 15: In an attempt to strengthen friendship and fraternity between the people of the two neighbouring States, the civil societies of Nagaland and Assam have resolved to form a dialogue forum comprising adequate and equal representatives from both sides. The 2nd sitting of Naga-Asom Round Table held at Kohima on May 13, 2016 […]

IMPHAL, May 15: In an attempt to strengthen friendship and fraternity between the people of the two neighbouring States, the civil societies of Nagaland and Assam have resolved to form a dialogue forum comprising adequate and equal representatives from both sides. The 2nd sitting of Naga-Asom Round Table held at Kohima on May 13, 2016 […]

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Education on HIV/AIDS marks Intl Candlelight Memorial Day

  IMPHAL, May 15 : The 33rd International Candlelight Memorial Day 2016 was observed here today at MDU Hall under the aegis of the Manipur Network of Positive People (MNP+). Offering of homage to the victims of HIV/AIDS was the main highlight of the function . The gathering also observed silence for one minute in […]

  IMPHAL, May 15 : The 33rd International Candlelight Memorial Day 2016 was observed here today at MDU Hall under the aegis of the Manipur Network of Positive People (MNP+). Offering of homage to the victims of HIV/AIDS was the main highlight of the function . The gathering also observed silence for one minute in […]

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Continuing demand to enforce ILPS, all ready for total shutdown in hill areas Protest staged from Yaiskul to Lilong

IMPHAL, May 15 : As part of the continuous movement for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State, a large number of people today staged protest demonstrations and formed human chains from Yaiskul to Lilong bridge. Joined by meira paibis of Yaiskul, Moirangkhom, Lok-laobung, Yumnam Leikai, Singjamei Supermarket, Sing-jamei Chongtham Leikai, Singjamei Thongam […]

IMPHAL, May 15 : As part of the continuous movement for implementation of Inner Line Permit System in the State, a large number of people today staged protest demonstrations and formed human chains from Yaiskul to Lilong bridge. Joined by meira paibis of Yaiskul, Moirangkhom, Lok-laobung, Yumnam Leikai, Singjamei Supermarket, Sing-jamei Chongtham Leikai, Singjamei Thongam […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/continuing-demand-to-enforce-ilps-all-ready-for-total-shutdown-in-hill-areas-protest-staged-from-yaiskul-to-lilong/

CM endorses Parishad’s demand for Manipuri as classical language

IMPHAL, May 15: Endorsing the resolution of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad to exert pressure on the Central government to recognize Manipuri language as a classical language, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh assured that the government will take up necessary steps to ensure that the resolution is materialized as soon as possible. He was speaking at an […]

IMPHAL, May 15: Endorsing the resolution of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad to exert pressure on the Central government to recognize Manipuri language as a classical language, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh assured that the government will take up necessary steps to ensure that the resolution is materialized as soon as possible. He was speaking at an […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2016/05/cm-endorses-parishads-demand-for-manipuri-as-classical-language/