PM to review Imp-Jiri road

IMPHAL, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi would personally review work progress of Imphal-Jiribam highway which is being repaired by the National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL). The State Government led by Chief Minister N Biren has already issued strict instruction to make the highway traffic worthy by the end of the current month. […]

IMPHAL, Apr 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi would personally review work progress of Imphal-Jiribam highway which is being repaired by the National Highway Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL). The State Government led by Chief Minister N Biren has already issued strict instruction to make the highway traffic worthy by the end of the current month. […]

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Govt to penalise employees sending children to private schools

The state government will soon introduce a policy for deducting the salaries of those government employees who send their children to private schools, Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren announced. The statement was made during the inauguration ceremony of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) training centre at Thangmeiband DM college road, Imphal, Manipur today who was […]

The state government will soon introduce a policy for deducting the salaries of those government employees who send their children to private schools, Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren announced. The statement was made during the inauguration ceremony of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) training centre at Thangmeiband DM college road, Imphal, Manipur today who was […]

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Nagas have China option, says NSCN-IM ‘army chief’

He also dismissed the suggestion that the Naga problem is India’s “internal issue”. Insurgent group NSCN-IM today accused the Centre of delaying the final settlement to the decades-old Naga issue and said “the China option” was open for the outfit. In an interview with ‘The Week’ magazine, ‘chief of Naga Army’ Phunting Shimrang alleged that […]

He also dismissed the suggestion that the Naga problem is India’s “internal issue”. Insurgent group NSCN-IM today accused the Centre of delaying the final settlement to the decades-old Naga issue and said “the China option” was open for the outfit. In an interview with ‘The Week’ magazine, ‘chief of Naga Army’ Phunting Shimrang alleged that […]

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RN Ravi likely to meet Naga political groups

DIMAPUR, Apr 11 :RN Ravi, the Government of India’s Interlocutor for Naga talks, is likely to meet representatives of the newly formed Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) in Kolkata later this month, according to a local daily here. Six Naga political groups – GPRN/NSCN, FGN, NNC (parent body), NPGN/NNC (NA), NSCN (R) and NNC/GDRN (NA) […]

DIMAPUR, Apr 11 :RN Ravi, the Government of India’s Interlocutor for Naga talks, is likely to meet representatives of the newly formed Naga National Political Groups (NNPG) in Kolkata later this month, according to a local daily here. Six Naga political groups – GPRN/NSCN, FGN, NNC (parent body), NPGN/NNC (NA), NSCN (R) and NNC/GDRN (NA) […]

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NE states most dependent on central assistance; Nagaland tops the list

While other major states in India depend less on the centre for monetary support, states in Northeast on the other hand, depends largely on the centre’s support. The north-eastern states and J&K are the most dependent on central assistance, but Bihar, among the major states, too leans on the Centre’s shoulder. Delhi on the other […]

While other major states in India depend less on the centre for monetary support, states in Northeast on the other hand, depends largely on the centre’s support. The north-eastern states and J&K are the most dependent on central assistance, but Bihar, among the major states, too leans on the Centre’s shoulder. Delhi on the other […]

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To reduce fuel usage, petrol pumps to be shut on Sundays May 14 onwards

New Delhi, Apr 10:Moving in tandem with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to reduce consumption of fuel, petroleum dealers have decided to shut down on every Sunday from May 14 onwards. This comes at a time when the Government is yet to take a call on dealers’ commission, something that the petrol pump owners will […]

New Delhi, Apr 10:Moving in tandem with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to reduce consumption of fuel, petroleum dealers have decided to shut down on every Sunday from May 14 onwards. This comes at a time when the Government is yet to take a call on dealers’ commission, something that the petrol pump owners will […]

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Lest BJP forgets its piped water promise Looking at pre-poll promises

Just two weeks old and too early to pass a comment on the functioning of the new Government. However what Mr N Biren and his Council of Ministers should not forget are the huge promises the BJP gave to the people in the run up to the Assembly election. After 15 years of Congress rule, […]

Just two weeks old and too early to pass a comment on the functioning of the new Government. However what Mr N Biren and his Council of Ministers should not forget are the huge promises the BJP gave to the people in the run up to the Assembly election. After 15 years of Congress rule, […]

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What is there in the Framework pact ? Need more than verbal assurance

Manipuris to be consulted before final Naga accord. This was Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on February 23, ahead of the just concluded Assembly election. Framework Agreement not final pact. This was Centre’s interlocutor to the Naga peace talk RN Ravi, again on February 23, just before the State went to […]

Manipuris to be consulted before final Naga accord. This was Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju on February 23, ahead of the just concluded Assembly election. Framework Agreement not final pact. This was Centre’s interlocutor to the Naga peace talk RN Ravi, again on February 23, just before the State went to […]

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Reaching out to the Naga community BJP should capitalise on this

This is an opportunity which the BJP should not lose. Go all out and capitalise on it. The Sangai Express has already underlined the positives of taking the NPF on board the Government and here is the opportunity to see how to take all communities along with the idea of the Government of Manipur. For […]

This is an opportunity which the BJP should not lose. Go all out and capitalise on it. The Sangai Express has already underlined the positives of taking the NPF on board the Government and here is the opportunity to see how to take all communities along with the idea of the Government of Manipur. For […]

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No decision on Greater Nagaland: Govt

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) The Centre today strongly refuted as “erroneous” the reports that it has agreed to carve out a larger Nagaland state, saying no such decision has been taken. A Home Ministry spokesperson said some reports have appeared recently to the effect that the Government of India has agreed to carve out […]

New Delhi, Mar 25 (PTI) The Centre today strongly refuted as “erroneous” the reports that it has agreed to carve out a larger Nagaland state, saying no such decision has been taken. A Home Ministry spokesperson said some reports have appeared recently to the effect that the Government of India has agreed to carve out […]

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Cabinet resolves to check corruption

IMPHAL, Mar 24: The coalition Government led by BJP today held a Cabinet meeting and resolved to check corruption by Government officials and ensure transparency during recruitment of Grade III and Grade IV employees. Speaking to media persons after the Cabinet meeting which was presided by Chief Minister N Biren, Government spokesman Th Biswajit informed […]

IMPHAL, Mar 24: The coalition Government led by BJP today held a Cabinet meeting and resolved to check corruption by Government officials and ensure transparency during recruitment of Grade III and Grade IV employees. Speaking to media persons after the Cabinet meeting which was presided by Chief Minister N Biren, Government spokesman Th Biswajit informed […]

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Reacting to Muivah’s statement on ‘Naga integration in Framework Agreement’… Cong demands unambiguous clarification

IMPHAL, Mar 24: Referring to NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s statement on the Framework Agreement, Congress has demanded an unambiguous clarification from the Central Government as well as the State Government. Speaking to media persons at Congress Bhavan here today, MPCC vice-president and spokesman Yengkhom Surchandra remarked that there is no guarantee for the State’s […]

IMPHAL, Mar 24: Referring to NSCN-IM general secretary Thuingaleng Muivah’s statement on the Framework Agreement, Congress has demanded an unambiguous clarification from the Central Government as well as the State Government. Speaking to media persons at Congress Bhavan here today, MPCC vice-president and spokesman Yengkhom Surchandra remarked that there is no guarantee for the State’s […]

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Looking at the pre-poll promises of BJP Piped water supply

The BJP led coalition Government has passed the floor test, as expected. So after Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the BJP gets another North East State under its belt and this is in line with the agenda spelt out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after the BJP swept the Lok Sabha elections in 2014. The Modi […]

The BJP led coalition Government has passed the floor test, as expected. So after Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, the BJP gets another North East State under its belt and this is in line with the agenda spelt out by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, after the BJP swept the Lok Sabha elections in 2014. The Modi […]

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Blockade lifted within 24 hrs of swearing in : Biren

IMPHAL, Mar 19: Chief Minister N Biren has claimed that the State Government led by BJP has got the UNC’s prolonged economic blockade lifted within 24 hours of swearing in the newly elected MLAs. Briefing media persons at Classic Hotel this evening after the State Government struck an agreement with the UNC during a tripartite […]

IMPHAL, Mar 19: Chief Minister N Biren has claimed that the State Government led by BJP has got the UNC’s prolonged economic blockade lifted within 24 hours of swearing in the newly elected MLAs. Briefing media persons at Classic Hotel this evening after the State Government struck an agreement with the UNC during a tripartite […]

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‘Will urge Centre to set up a Manipur Regiment in army … will invite all insurgent groups for a political dialogue’

Former BSF footballer turned journalist turned politician, Nongthombam Biren Singh is BJP’s first chief minister in Manipur and its third in the North-East. Singh, who shifted from Congress to BJP in 2016, spoke to Oinam Sunil about his priorities and the implications of BJP’s inroads into Manipur. You have become Manipur’s first BJP chief minister […]

Former BSF footballer turned journalist turned politician, Nongthombam Biren Singh is BJP’s first chief minister in Manipur and its third in the North-East. Singh, who shifted from Congress to BJP in 2016, spoke to Oinam Sunil about his priorities and the implications of BJP’s inroads into Manipur. You have become Manipur’s first BJP chief minister […]

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Cabinet approves National Health Policy 2017

Cabinet approves #NationalHealthPolicy2017 Quote#NationalHealthPolicy2017: Patient centric and quality driven, addresses health security and Make-In-India for drugs and devices QuoteMain objective of #NationalHealthPolicy2017 is to achieve universal access to good quality health care services without anyone having to face financial hardship as a consequence Quote#NationalHealthPolicy2017 proposes raising public health expenditure to 2.5% of the GDP in […]

Cabinet approves #NationalHealthPolicy2017 Quote#NationalHealthPolicy2017: Patient centric and quality driven, addresses health security and Make-In-India for drugs and devices QuoteMain objective of #NationalHealthPolicy2017 is to achieve universal access to good quality health care services without anyone having to face financial hardship as a consequence Quote#NationalHealthPolicy2017 proposes raising public health expenditure to 2.5% of the GDP in […]

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BJP scripts history in Manipur, Biren Singh takes oath as CM

Nongthombam Biren Singh was a key member of Congress when he decided to join BJP in 2016, after falling out with Okram Ibobi Singh. Imphal: It was a historic moment for the BJP on Wednesday, when party leader Nongthombam Biren Singh took oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur. This is the first time that […]

Nongthombam Biren Singh was a key member of Congress when he decided to join BJP in 2016, after falling out with Okram Ibobi Singh. Imphal: It was a historic moment for the BJP on Wednesday, when party leader Nongthombam Biren Singh took oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur. This is the first time that […]

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Biren to be sworn in as BJP’s first CM today

The promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that BJP will form the next Government in Manipur has proved true. The saffron juggernaut has rolled into the state and BJP will have its first Chief Minister with Nongthombam Biren Singh. He will be sworn-in at Raj Bhavan at 1 pm on Wednesday. Biren and one […]

The promise made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that BJP will form the next Government in Manipur has proved true. The saffron juggernaut has rolled into the state and BJP will have its first Chief Minister with Nongthombam Biren Singh. He will be sworn-in at Raj Bhavan at 1 pm on Wednesday. Biren and one […]

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Withdraw to your heart’s content: RBI does away with weekly cash withdrawal limit on Holi

Until last week, banks did not allow savings account holders to withdraw more than Rs 50,000 in a single week. On Holi, the Reserve Bank of India did away with the weekly limits on cash withdrawals for Indians. The limits, imposed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetisation of the old Rs 500 and […]

Until last week, banks did not allow savings account holders to withdraw more than Rs 50,000 in a single week. On Holi, the Reserve Bank of India did away with the weekly limits on cash withdrawals for Indians. The limits, imposed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetisation of the old Rs 500 and […]

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Withdraw to your heart’s content: RBI does away with weekly cash withdrawal limit on Holi

Until last week, banks did not allow savings account holders to withdraw more than Rs 50,000 in a single week. On Holi, the Reserve Bank of India did away with the weekly limits on cash withdrawals for Indians. The limits, imposed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetisation of the old Rs 500 and […]

Until last week, banks did not allow savings account holders to withdraw more than Rs 50,000 in a single week. On Holi, the Reserve Bank of India did away with the weekly limits on cash withdrawals for Indians. The limits, imposed after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetisation of the old Rs 500 and […]

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