Is Manipur’s CM Ibobi Using Economic Blockade For Political Gains?

In blockade-hit Manipur, a disturbing question is doing the rounds. And even those who imposed the blockade the first time – the United Naga Council (UNC) – are posing this question. “Is Chief Minister Okram Ibobi sustaining the economic blockade to serve his own interest?” Since 1 November, the landlocked state has been cut off […]

In blockade-hit Manipur, a disturbing question is doing the rounds. And even those who imposed the blockade the first time – the United Naga Council (UNC) – are posing this question. “Is Chief Minister Okram Ibobi sustaining the economic blockade to serve his own interest?” Since 1 November, the landlocked state has been cut off […]

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Politicising the economic blockade Failing to address the core issue

BJP, UNC, NSCN (IM) are one and same-This was Chief Minister O Ibobi while addressing the reception function of a large number of people who joined the Congress party from other political parties at Congress Bhawan on January 28. Cong campaigning in the name of NSCN (IM) : BJP-This was former MLA, N Biren while […]

BJP, UNC, NSCN (IM) are one and same-This was Chief Minister O Ibobi while addressing the reception function of a large number of people who joined the Congress party from other political parties at Congress Bhawan on January 28. Cong campaigning in the name of NSCN (IM) : BJP-This was former MLA, N Biren while […]

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UNC gives nod to Feb 3 tripartite talk

IMPHAL, Jan 30 : Giving the green signal for the scheduled tripartite talk between the State Government, UNC and the Central Government at New Delhi on February 3, the UNC has decided that its president Gaidon Kamei and general secretary S Milan, three former presidents of the UNC, president of ANSAM, president and general secretary […]

IMPHAL, Jan 30 : Giving the green signal for the scheduled tripartite talk between the State Government, UNC and the Central Government at New Delhi on February 3, the UNC has decided that its president Gaidon Kamei and general secretary S Milan, three former presidents of the UNC, president of ANSAM, president and general secretary […]

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Blockade blessing in disguise for Congress

The Asian Age IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The ongoing “indefinite” economic blockade called by the United Naga Council (UNC) has not only given an edge to the ruling Congress party because of polarisation between the people of hills and the valley, but also helped three-time Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in diverting focus of the […]

The Asian Age IMPHAL, Jan 29 : The ongoing “indefinite” economic blockade called by the United Naga Council (UNC) has not only given an edge to the ruling Congress party because of polarisation between the people of hills and the valley, but also helped three-time Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh in diverting focus of the […]

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Passenger carriers threaten to suspend service

IMPHAL, Jan 27: Passenger carriers of the State have threatened to suspend transport service and take all their vehicles inside Malom oil depot in case fuel are not made available to them by tomorrow morning. Speaking to media persons at MG Avenue today, United Bus Owners’ Welfare Association general secretary B Dhanabir said that they […]

IMPHAL, Jan 27: Passenger carriers of the State have threatened to suspend transport service and take all their vehicles inside Malom oil depot in case fuel are not made available to them by tomorrow morning. Speaking to media persons at MG Avenue today, United Bus Owners’ Welfare Association general secretary B Dhanabir said that they […]

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Cong points finger at BJP Govt

IMPHAL, Jan 25: After many BJP leaders have asked the State Government to stop blaming the BJP Government at Delhi for the indefinite economic blockade and the concomitant misery inflicted upon the people, newly appointed MPCC spokesman Kh Joykisan has turned the table and blamed the Central Government for the untold misery being endured by […]

IMPHAL, Jan 25: After many BJP leaders have asked the State Government to stop blaming the BJP Government at Delhi for the indefinite economic blockade and the concomitant misery inflicted upon the people, newly appointed MPCC spokesman Kh Joykisan has turned the table and blamed the Central Government for the untold misery being endured by […]

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Cong responsible for blockade : Javadekar

NEW DELHI, Jan 25 :Congress is practising “divisive” politics and is responsible for the economic blockade in Manipur, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today alleged and said people of the State have seen through its game plan and will elect a BJP Government. “People of Manipur are suffering due to the economic blockade on highways. The […]

NEW DELHI, Jan 25 :Congress is practising “divisive” politics and is responsible for the economic blockade in Manipur, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today alleged and said people of the State have seen through its game plan and will elect a BJP Government. “People of Manipur are suffering due to the economic blockade on highways. The […]

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Two former Congress MLAs Valte, Nemcha join BJP, Kim Gangte follows suit from AITC Ibobi in cahoots with NSCN (IM) in imposing blockade : BJP

IMPHAL, Jan 25: Claiming that many ‘good’ Congress leaders have quit their party and joined BJP, BJP leaders have exuded confidence that the party would score a sweeping victory in the 11th . Meanwhile, two former Congress MLAs namely Vungzagin Valte and Nemcha Kipgen, and All India Trinamool Congress Manipur Pradesh president Kim Gangte have […]

IMPHAL, Jan 25: Claiming that many ‘good’ Congress leaders have quit their party and joined BJP, BJP leaders have exuded confidence that the party would score a sweeping victory in the 11th . Meanwhile, two former Congress MLAs namely Vungzagin Valte and Nemcha Kipgen, and All India Trinamool Congress Manipur Pradesh president Kim Gangte have […]

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CM goes on the offensive against BJP UNC is mouthpiece of IM : Ibobi

IMPHAL, Jan 24: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has categorically stated that the United Naga Council is a mouthpiece of the NSCN-IM which is under a dialogue process with the Government of India. Addressing a press conference at the conference hall of the CM Secretariat this afternoon, Ibobi stated that he met Union Home Minister Rajnath […]

IMPHAL, Jan 24: Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has categorically stated that the United Naga Council is a mouthpiece of the NSCN-IM which is under a dialogue process with the Government of India. Addressing a press conference at the conference hall of the CM Secretariat this afternoon, Ibobi stated that he met Union Home Minister Rajnath […]

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Does Manipur want another spell of Cong rule ? The all important poser

Does Manipur want another spell of Congress rule or will it go for a change come voting day on March 4 and March 8. Tough to say but it is important to question whether such a thing as anti- incumbency will have a say on how the voters behave or not. This question is interesting […]

Does Manipur want another spell of Congress rule or will it go for a change come voting day on March 4 and March 8. Tough to say but it is important to question whether such a thing as anti- incumbency will have a say on how the voters behave or not. This question is interesting […]

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Militants target goods-laden convoy in Manipur

GUWAHATI: Suspected militants fired at a convoy of goods-laden trucks and oil tankers in Manipur’s newly-created Noney district on Tuesday. No casualty was reported, the police said. The militants had briefly fired from a hilltop in a forested area when the convoy of 300 vehicles was headed to Manipur capital Imphal from southern Assam’s Silchar […]

GUWAHATI: Suspected militants fired at a convoy of goods-laden trucks and oil tankers in Manipur’s newly-created Noney district on Tuesday. No casualty was reported, the police said. The militants had briefly fired from a hilltop in a forested area when the convoy of 300 vehicles was headed to Manipur capital Imphal from southern Assam’s Silchar […]

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Manipur Highway Blockade: The Choke hold by Invisible Hands?

Raj Singh It is unbelievable that the United Naga Council (UNC) sends both the state and the central government helter-skelter about opening the highway which is the lifeline for nearly 3 million people in Manipur? The organization is dictating terms for the negotiation and the two governments continue blaming each other for their inabilities to […]

Raj Singh It is unbelievable that the United Naga Council (UNC) sends both the state and the central government helter-skelter about opening the highway which is the lifeline for nearly 3 million people in Manipur? The organization is dictating terms for the negotiation and the two governments continue blaming each other for their inabilities to […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/manipur-highway-blockade-the-choke-hold-by-invisible-hands/

Tripartite talk plan fails, venue shifted to Delhi

Top brass of security forces operating in the state today appeared before the full bench High Court of Manipur to submit their action taken reports to remove the economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on national highways. Besides submitting their reports on the blockades, the security officers also aired their grievances relating […]

Top brass of security forces operating in the state today appeared before the full bench High Court of Manipur to submit their action taken reports to remove the economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on national highways. Besides submitting their reports on the blockades, the security officers also aired their grievances relating […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/tripartite-talk-plan-fails-venue-shifted-to-delhi/

CM responsible for blockade : BJP MLA

IMPHAL, Jan 23: Coming down heavily on the Ibobi-led Congress Government in the State, general secretary of BJP Manipur Pradesh Th Biswajit alleged that it is due to the present Government’s bleak policy that United Naga Council (UNC) is continuing with its indefinite economic blockade on National Highways, causing immense hardships to the people. Addressing […]

IMPHAL, Jan 23: Coming down heavily on the Ibobi-led Congress Government in the State, general secretary of BJP Manipur Pradesh Th Biswajit alleged that it is due to the present Government’s bleak policy that United Naga Council (UNC) is continuing with its indefinite economic blockade on National Highways, causing immense hardships to the people. Addressing […]

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Manipur economic blockade shows that the Naga peace talk is tottering

NEW DELHI Jan, 22  : The two-and-a-half-month long economic blockade in Manipur imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) is seen as a sign of the Government of India’s failure to strike an amicable conclusion to Naga peace talks, an initiative that was publicised with much fanfare. Though the government had recently sent 4,000 para-military […]

NEW DELHI Jan, 22  : The two-and-a-half-month long economic blockade in Manipur imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) is seen as a sign of the Government of India’s failure to strike an amicable conclusion to Naga peace talks, an initiative that was publicised with much fanfare. Though the government had recently sent 4,000 para-military […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/manipur-economic-blockade-shows-that-the-naga-peace-talk-is-tottering/

Voting in a season of discontent

By Pradip Phanjoubam  (This article was first published in The Hindu, January 18 issue) The dates for the election to the Manipur Legislative Assembly have been announced. Polling will be in two phases, on March 4 and March 8. Results will be declared on March 11. A fortnight ago, there was speculation that the election […]

By Pradip Phanjoubam  (This article was first published in The Hindu, January 18 issue) The dates for the election to the Manipur Legislative Assembly have been announced. Polling will be in two phases, on March 4 and March 8. Results will be declared on March 11. A fortnight ago, there was speculation that the election […]

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Centre reviews supply of essentials to Manipur

NEW DELHI, Jan 21 (PTI):The Centre today reviewed the supply of essential commodities to Manipur where normal life was badly affected due to a 80-day long economic blockade of a key highway. An inter-Ministerial meeting, chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reviewed the stock of foodgrains and petroleum […]

NEW DELHI, Jan 21 (PTI):The Centre today reviewed the supply of essential commodities to Manipur where normal life was badly affected due to a 80-day long economic blockade of a key highway. An inter-Ministerial meeting, chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, reviewed the stock of foodgrains and petroleum […]

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Truckers say no to NH2. Court seeks report on Manipur routes.

Khelen Thokchom Imphal, Jan. 20: Manipur High Court and the state government are pondering methods, including force, to open the Imphal-Dimapur highway but truck drivers are unwilling to resume services along the route fearing attacks by supporters of economic blockade. A full bench of the high court, comprising Chief Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Justice N. […]

Khelen Thokchom Imphal, Jan. 20: Manipur High Court and the state government are pondering methods, including force, to open the Imphal-Dimapur highway but truck drivers are unwilling to resume services along the route fearing attacks by supporters of economic blockade. A full bench of the high court, comprising Chief Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prasad, Justice N. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/truckers-say-no-to-nh2-court-seeks-report-on-manipur-routes/

Airlines asked to ferry life saving drugs to Manipur

Airlines operating flights to northeast have been asked to transport life saving drugs on a priority basis to Manipur, where an 80-day-old highway blockade has created havoc. New Delhi: The aviation regulator has asked all airlines to transport life saving drugs on a priority basis to the northeastern state of Manipur, where an 80-day-old highway […]

Airlines operating flights to northeast have been asked to transport life saving drugs on a priority basis to Manipur, where an 80-day-old highway blockade has created havoc. New Delhi: The aviation regulator has asked all airlines to transport life saving drugs on a priority basis to the northeastern state of Manipur, where an 80-day-old highway […]

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