Ibobi inaugurates five projects at Jiri

IMPHAL, Oct 31: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi today inaugurated five new projects at Jirbam namely; 50 bedded hospital, market complex, sports complex, police training centre and a police station.
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IMPHAL, Oct 31: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi today inaugurated five new projects at Jirbam namely; 50 bedded hospital, market complex, sports complex, police training centre and a police station.

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The Evening Smiles Back

Don’t bank on an afterlife.
Nor on the immortality of soul,
The Sermon of the Blessed One
In the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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Don’t bank on an afterlife.
Nor on the immortality of soul,
The Sermon of the Blessed One
In the battlefield of Kurukshetra.

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Two days regional Editors’ conference held at Chandigarh Framework Agreement at final stage, says Rajnath but spells out no details

CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 : Addressing the two days Regional Editors’ Conference at Hotel Mount View in Chandigarh, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the porous border areas in the North East were used for smuggling drugs and narcotic substances and added that the Government of India is considering to wipe out unlawful activities along the border by holding diplomatic talk with Myanmar Government. The two days conference began on October 17 and concluded today.


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CHANDIGARH, Oct 18 : Addressing the two days Regional Editors’ Conference at Hotel Mount View in Chandigarh, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the porous border areas in the North East were used for smuggling drugs and narcotic substances and added that the Government of India is considering to wipe out unlawful activities along the border by holding diplomatic talk with Myanmar Government. The two days conference began on October 17 and concluded today.


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ALT expresses disappointment

Chandel: Anal Lelruwl Tangpi (ALT) has today expressed disappointment over the frequent break down if of the only ATM booth in the district.
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Chandel: Anal Lelruwl Tangpi (ALT) has today expressed disappointment over the frequent break down if of the only ATM booth in the district.


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Climate change linked to surge in JE in NE India

GHY/IMP, Oct 13 : In July this year, the death of a four-year-old girl in Manipur due to Japanese Encephalitis unleashed panic in the State. This was the first death from the deadly viral brain infection, transmitted by the Culex mosquito, since 2010. …

GHY/IMP, Oct 13 : In July this year, the death of a four-year-old girl in Manipur due to Japanese Encephalitis unleashed panic in the State. This was the first death from the deadly viral brain infection, transmitted by the Culex mosquito, since 2010. Manipur has seen a surge in the virus this year, recording 45 cases this season, leading to two deaths, Sasheekumar Mangang, head of epidemiology in the Manipur Health Department, told thethirdpole.net.


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Two tourist spots inaugurated at Purul

To promote Purul as a famous tourist destination,  Eco-Tourism Me, a group established by Purul  youth,  has constructed an innovative park and a viewpoint. Purul Viewpoint was inaugurated and sponsored by Kh Siile Anthony, Director, HRD & E, NEC, Shillong on Sunday in the presence of Thomas Taishya, president, Purul Union (PU). Siile Anthony noted […]


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To promote Purul as a famous tourist destination,  Eco-Tourism Me, a group established by Purul  youth,  has constructed an innovative park and a viewpoint. Purul Viewpoint was inaugurated and sponsored by Kh Siile Anthony, Director, HRD & E, NEC, Shillong on Sunday in the presence of Thomas Taishya, president, Purul Union (PU). Siile Anthony noted […]


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Material culture and subsistence practices of Monsang Naga society: Continuity and change

(Contd from previous issue) The other implication of this practice was that this constituted proof or testimony to the kind of animal killed by the individual or groups. This was necessary because, in case any type of allegations of stealing an animal was levied by other villagers, the close relatives, or for that matter the […]


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(Contd from previous issue) The other implication of this practice was that this constituted proof or testimony to the kind of animal killed by the individual or groups. This was necessary because, in case any type of allegations of stealing an animal was levied by other villagers, the close relatives, or for that matter the […]


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Sword Vashum takes drive to Chingjaroi

Mungchan Zimik Ukhrul, Oct 11 : Intending BJP candidate Sword Vashum has pledged to give his utmost priority to developing remote villages in order to upgrade the lifestyle and living standard of the people. Speaking at a one day BJP political awareness camp held at Chingjaroi Khullen village, Ukhrul, Sword Vashum from 45 Chingai Constituency […]


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Mungchan Zimik Ukhrul, Oct 11 : Intending BJP candidate Sword Vashum has pledged to give his utmost priority to developing remote villages in order to upgrade the lifestyle and living standard of the people. Speaking at a one day BJP political awareness camp held at Chingjaroi Khullen village, Ukhrul, Sword Vashum from 45 Chingai Constituency […]


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Lourembam Rameshore Meitei who is preparing to contest the forthcoming State Assembly election in Keirao AC launches his election campaign together with his supporters.

Lourembam Rameshore Meitei who is preparing to contest the forthcoming State Assembly election in Keirao AC  launches his election campaign  together with his supporters.


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Lourembam Rameshore Meitei who is preparing to contest the forthcoming State Assembly election in Keirao AC  launches his election campaign  together with his supporters.


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ATSUM demands revoking decision of Academic Council of MU

Four days deadline given, total shutdown in hills threatened By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 9: The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) has threatened to impose indefinite total shut down in all the hill districts if the decision adopted by the Manipur University Academic Council regarding reservation of seats in admission is not revoked […]


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Four days deadline given, total shutdown in hills threatened By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 9: The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) has threatened to impose indefinite total shut down in all the hill districts if the decision adopted by the Manipur University Academic Council regarding reservation of seats in admission is not revoked […]


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Martyrs’ shed gutted, JAC imposes shutdown

Martyrs’ shed gutted, JAC imposes shutdown Our Correspondent CCpur, Oct 8 : The Salpha Pumbuk (Martyrs’ shed) erected temporarily by several individuals near Lamka Community Hall has been razed to the ground around 2 am today leaving the localities and the JACAATB fuming as they suspect it to be an intentional act. The JACAATB today […]


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Martyrs’ shed gutted, JAC imposes shutdown Our Correspondent CCpur, Oct 8 : The Salpha Pumbuk (Martyrs’ shed) erected temporarily by several individuals near Lamka Community Hall has been razed to the ground around 2 am today leaving the localities and the JACAATB fuming as they suspect it to be an intentional act. The JACAATB today […]


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Political horse-trading on in full swing By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 8 : With the Manipur Legislative Assembly election approaching fast, political horse-trading between Congress and BJP has gained a new momentum with both the parties keen to rope in political heavyweights as well as young guns who have fair chances of getting elected […]


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Political horse-trading on in full swing By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 8 : With the Manipur Legislative Assembly election approaching fast, political horse-trading between Congress and BJP has gained a new momentum with both the parties keen to rope in political heavyweights as well as young guns who have fair chances of getting elected […]


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CM negates Javadekar’s assertion on Imp-Jiri line

CM negates Javadekar’s assertion on Imp-Jiri line By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 8: Expressing complete astonishment over Union HRD Minister’s Prakash Javadekar’s statement that the State Government did not cooperate with BRO in the construction work of Imphal-Jiribam highway, Chief Minister O Ibobi has negated the same statement. He was speaking at a one-day […]


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CM negates Javadekar’s assertion on Imp-Jiri line By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Oct 8: Expressing complete astonishment over Union HRD Minister’s Prakash Javadekar’s statement that the State Government did not cooperate with BRO in the construction work of Imphal-Jiribam highway, Chief Minister O Ibobi has negated the same statement. He was speaking at a one-day […]


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Mr Imphal East

Mr Imphal East IMPHAL, Oct 7 Sangai Gym of United YC, Lairikyengbam Leikai in collaboration with IE District Body Building and Fitness Association will organise the 16th Mr Imphal East contest on Oct 16 at Lairikyengbam Awang Leikai community hall at 2 pm. Intending contestants can contact general secretary of SGUYC and publicity secretary of […]


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Mr Imphal East IMPHAL, Oct 7 Sangai Gym of United YC, Lairikyengbam Leikai in collaboration with IE District Body Building and Fitness Association will organise the 16th Mr Imphal East contest on Oct 16 at Lairikyengbam Awang Leikai community hall at 2 pm. Intending contestants can contact general secretary of SGUYC and publicity secretary of […]


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67th Territorial Army Day observed

Imphal, Oct 7 : Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh felicitated all officers and other ranks of 165 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Assam, popularly known as the Manipur Terriers on the occasion of the 67th Territorial Army Day. Speaking as the chief guest at a function organised by the State Government at the 1st Manipur Rifles […]


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Imphal, Oct 7 : Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh felicitated all officers and other ranks of 165 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army) Assam, popularly known as the Manipur Terriers on the occasion of the 67th Territorial Army Day. Speaking as the chief guest at a function organised by the State Government at the 1st Manipur Rifles […]


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Gearing up for 2017 Assembly polls State BJP on a high

He came, he saw. Whether he conquered or not will perhaps only be known when results of the Assembly election start trickling in next year. But besides this, it is undeniable that the State unit of the BJP is on a high and it has reasons to feel that p…

He came, he saw. Whether he conquered or not will perhaps only be known when results of the Assembly election start trickling in next year. But besides this, it is undeniable that the State unit of the BJP is on a high and it has reasons to feel that perhaps Manipur can be the next State in the North East after Assam to go to the BJP. A look at some recent developments should underline this.

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District level boxing championship ends

THOUBAL, Aug 28: The 4th district level boxing sub-junior (boys and girls), senior (men and women) championship 2016 organised by Thoubal District Amateur Boxing Association came to an end today at Wangbal multipurpose community hall.
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THOUBAL, Aug 28: The 4th district level boxing sub-junior (boys and girls), senior (men and women) championship 2016 organised by Thoubal District Amateur Boxing Association came to an end today at Wangbal multipurpose community hall.

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Seminar held

IMPHAL, Aug 27 : Zonal Education Officer, Zone – IV (B) organised a zonal level science seminar at Oinam High School, Bishnupur on the topic ‘Pulses for sustainable food security : Prospects and challenges’, today, a statement informed.
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IMPHAL, Aug 27 : Zonal Education Officer, Zone – IV (B) organised a zonal level science seminar at Oinam High School, Bishnupur on the topic ‘Pulses for sustainable food security : Prospects and challenges’, today, a statement informed.

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Appropriate farm mechanization for enhancing employment generation in Manipur : A holistic approach

(contd from previous issue)
8 row rice transplanter: It is used for transplanting of mat type seedlings in puddle soils. It is equipped with 2.4 kW diesel engine and has a fixed row spacing of 238 mm. It can transplant 0.12–0.15 ha/day by working at a speed of 1.1-1.5 km/h. The unit price is Rs. 2.25 lakh.

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(contd from previous issue)
8 row rice transplanter: It is used for transplanting of mat type seedlings in puddle soils. It is equipped with 2.4 kW diesel engine and has a fixed row spacing of 238 mm. It can transplant 0.12–0.15 ha/day by working at a speed of 1.1-1.5 km/h. The unit price is Rs. 2.25 lakh.

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Rio 2016 Bombayla Devi makes way to pre-quarters

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 10: Experienced Indian archer Laishram Bombayla Devi advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the women’s individual recurve competition after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lin Shih-Chia at the Rio Olympics here on Wednesday. Playing in her third Olympics, the 31-year-old from Manipur, who finished 24th in the ranking round, dished out a dominating show to get the better off Lin 6-2, in the 1/16 elimination here.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 10: Experienced Indian archer Laishram Bombayla Devi advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the women’s individual recurve competition after defeating Chinese Taipei’s Lin Shih-Chia at the Rio Olympics here on Wednesday. Playing in her third Olympics, the 31-year-old from Manipur, who finished 24th in the ranking round, dished out a dominating show to get the better off Lin 6-2, in the 1/16 elimination here.

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