Prepoll crackdown IE commando nab two PLA cadres

Imphal East police commando arrested two cadres of proscribed RPF PLA who were allegedly involved in demanding money from the intending candidates of the forthcoming elections and existing MLAs Source The Sangai Express

Imphal East police commando arrested two cadres of proscribed RPF PLA who were allegedly involved in demanding money from the intending candidates of the forthcoming elections and existing MLAs Source The Sangai Express

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Assembly polls likely to witness fuel shortage No let up in long queues at pumps

As indicated by the long queues which are a common sight before oil pumps at Imphal, the State may face shortage of fuel during the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly election Source The Sangai Express

As indicated by the long queues which are a common sight before oil pumps at Imphal, the State may face shortage of fuel during the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly election Source The Sangai Express

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Govt apathy plentiful in Mapao Thangal village

Despite its multi ethnic composition people living in Mapao Thangal village are deprived of basic amenities including absence of educational institution Source The Sangai Express

Despite its multi ethnic composition people living in Mapao Thangal village are deprived of basic amenities including absence of educational institution Source The Sangai Express

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On EC’s recommendation SPs named

With the Election Commission of India ECI mounting a strict vigil over the activities of the State Government in order to ensure free and fair election, four IPS officers have been recommended for the post of Superintendents of Police for Imphal West…

With the Election Commission of India ECI mounting a strict vigil over the activities of the State Government in order to ensure free and fair election, four IPS officers have been recommended for the post of Superintendents of Police for Imphal West, Imphal East, Churachandpur and Tamenglong districts Source The Sangai Express

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Genesis of meira paibi movement recalled

Hailing the bravery of Meira Paibis, the 31st Meira Paibi Day was observed today at Iboyaima Shanglen, Palace Compound with a call to further strengthen the Meira Paibi movement Source The Sangai Express

Hailing the bravery of Meira Paibis, the 31st Meira Paibi Day was observed today at Iboyaima Shanglen, Palace Compound with a call to further strengthen the Meira Paibi movement Source The Sangai Express

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Tikendrajit’s birth anniversary celebrated

The 156th birth anniversary of Bir Tikendrajit has been celebrated with a one day discourse on the theme ‘Facing the Truth’ at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound today Source The Sangai Express

The 156th birth anniversary of Bir Tikendrajit has been celebrated with a one day discourse on the theme ‘Facing the Truth’ at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound today Source The Sangai Express

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Rio to be NFP star campaigner

Nagaland chief minster Neiphiu Rio has said the Naga People’s Front NPF is going to contest the January 28 Manipur polls and that he would campaign for party candidates Source The Sangai Express Agencies

Nagaland chief minster Neiphiu Rio has said the Naga People’s Front NPF is going to contest the January 28 Manipur polls and that he would campaign for party candidates Source The Sangai Express Agencies

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Killing of PHED care taker and son Houses of accused dismantled, torched

Houses of the four individuals who have been taken into police custody in connection with the murder of Irilbung Water Supply Plant care taker Soram Ibomcha and his son Yaiphu have been dismantled while the house of the suspected king pin in the double…

Houses of the four individuals who have been taken into police custody in connection with the murder of Irilbung Water Supply Plant care taker Soram Ibomcha and his son Yaiphu have been dismantled while the house of the suspected king pin in the double murder who is now absconding have been set ablaze by a mob today Source The Sangai Express

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4853 New newspapers registered during 2010- 11

Mail News Service New Delhi, Dec 29: The Press Registrar, Shri T. Jayaraj, RNI presented the 55th Annual Report “Press in India” 2010-11 to the Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Uday Kumar Varma. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary (I&B) said, the Annual Report was a compendium of interesting data containing status of print […]

Mail News Service
New Delhi, Dec 29: The Press Registrar, Shri T. Jayaraj, RNI presented the 55th Annual Report “Press in India” 2010-11 to the Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Uday Kumar Varma.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary (I&B) said, the Annual Report was a compendium of interesting data containing status of print media in the country. He said, based on previous years’ trends, a comparative analysis of different newspapers in circulation, their growth over a period of time and further comparative statements could be presented through graphs in the next year Annual Report. This would add value to the Report thereby becoming an important reference point for key stakeholders in the industry.
The Annual Report has highlighted key trends for the Indian press for the Year 2010- 11. The analysis provides a broad overview about the general trend of the Indian press based on the number and claimed circulation of newspapers.
The total number of registered newspapers stood at 82,237. 4853 New newspapers were registered during 2010- 11. The percentage of growth for registered publications over the previous year was 6.25%. RNI approved 13,229 titles for the year 2010 ending March 31st 2011. The largest number of newspapers and periodicals registered in any Indian language was in Hindi with a figure of 32,793. English had the second largest number of newspapers and periodicals which was 11,478. The total circulation of newspapers stood at 32,92,04,841 as against 30,88,16,563 copies in 2009- 10. The number of Annual statements received in RNI for the year 2010- 11 upto 15 June 2011 was 14,508 against 13,134 in 2009- 10 registering an increase of 10.46%.
As per the data from the Annual statements received, the highest number of newspapers were published in Hindi (7910), followed by English (1406), Urdu (938), Gujarati (761), Telugu (603), Marathi (521), Bengali (472), Tamil (272), Oriya (245), Kannada (200) and Malayalam (192). In terms of circulation, according to the report, Hindi newspapers continued to lead with 15,54,94,770 copies followed by English with 5,53,70,184 copies. Urdu press had a figure of 2,16,39,230 copies.
The report is a statutory requirement under Section 19 G of the PRB Act, 1867. The 722 pages report, carrying 11 Chapters has been compiled by the Officials of RNI. It is an analysis of the Indian Press which focuses mainly on circulation as claimed by the newspapers.
It also carries different Chapters viz ownership of newspapers, analysis of daily newspapers, language wise study of the press and analysis of registered newspapers. The source of information of the report is the Annual Statements submitted by the publishers of newspapers and periodicals etc in accordance with 19 D of the Act.

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4853 New newspapers registered during 2010- 11

Mail News Service New Delhi, Dec 29: The Press Registrar, Shri T. Jayaraj, RNI presented the 55th Annual Report “Press in India” 2010-11 to the Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Uday Kumar Varma. Speaking on the occasion, Secretary (I&B) said, the Annual Report was a compendium of interesting data containing status of print […]

Mail News Service
New Delhi, Dec 29: The Press Registrar, Shri T. Jayaraj, RNI presented the 55th Annual Report “Press in India” 2010-11 to the Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Uday Kumar Varma.
Speaking on the occasion, Secretary (I&B) said, the Annual Report was a compendium of interesting data containing status of print media in the country. He said, based on previous years’ trends, a comparative analysis of different newspapers in circulation, their growth over a period of time and further comparative statements could be presented through graphs in the next year Annual Report. This would add value to the Report thereby becoming an important reference point for key stakeholders in the industry.
The Annual Report has highlighted key trends for the Indian press for the Year 2010- 11. The analysis provides a broad overview about the general trend of the Indian press based on the number and claimed circulation of newspapers.
The total number of registered newspapers stood at 82,237. 4853 New newspapers were registered during 2010- 11. The percentage of growth for registered publications over the previous year was 6.25%. RNI approved 13,229 titles for the year 2010 ending March 31st 2011. The largest number of newspapers and periodicals registered in any Indian language was in Hindi with a figure of 32,793. English had the second largest number of newspapers and periodicals which was 11,478. The total circulation of newspapers stood at 32,92,04,841 as against 30,88,16,563 copies in 2009- 10. The number of Annual statements received in RNI for the year 2010- 11 upto 15 June 2011 was 14,508 against 13,134 in 2009- 10 registering an increase of 10.46%.
As per the data from the Annual statements received, the highest number of newspapers were published in Hindi (7910), followed by English (1406), Urdu (938), Gujarati (761), Telugu (603), Marathi (521), Bengali (472), Tamil (272), Oriya (245), Kannada (200) and Malayalam (192). In terms of circulation, according to the report, Hindi newspapers continued to lead with 15,54,94,770 copies followed by English with 5,53,70,184 copies. Urdu press had a figure of 2,16,39,230 copies.
The report is a statutory requirement under Section 19 G of the PRB Act, 1867. The 722 pages report, carrying 11 Chapters has been compiled by the Officials of RNI. It is an analysis of the Indian Press which focuses mainly on circulation as claimed by the newspapers.
It also carries different Chapters viz ownership of newspapers, analysis of daily newspapers, language wise study of the press and analysis of registered newspapers. The source of information of the report is the Annual Statements submitted by the publishers of newspapers and periodicals etc in accordance with 19 D of the Act.

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Five houses pulled down for killing father, son

Imphal, Dec 29 NNN: In all, five houses belonging to five militants of the banned KCP of Kesho group were Thursday pulled down by an irate mob in Chanam Santrok village of Imphal East district for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a chowkidar and his son who were subsequently shot dead over a […]

Imphal, Dec 29 NNN: In all, five houses belonging to five militants of the banned KCP of Kesho group were Thursday pulled down by an irate mob in Chanam Santrok village of Imphal East district for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a chowkidar and his son who were subsequently shot dead over a ransom.
The families of the five accused have also been forced out from their localities forever as a severe treatment awarded for their act of brutality against the chowkidar of Irilbung Water Supply Scheme and his son.
The kidnapping drama of the duo occurred December 7 and they kept them in their custody for 10 days before the militants killed them on December 16 apparently for not receiving the ransom amount on time.
This morning around 7: 30, the villagers, including members from the local club, Lai Committee and Meira Paibis of Santrok village
suddenly stood up against the five accused showing extreme anger and broke down their houses of which one belonging to T Rome alias
Romeo, who is still at large, was set ablaze.
They also said the village will assist the police to trace Romeo and warned that no one should provide shelter to the accused involved in the killing of the father and son.
Out of the five militants of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) of Kesho group who were involved in the brutal double murder case, police have already arrested four accused.

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Five houses pulled down for killing father, son

Imphal, Dec 29 NNN: In all, five houses belonging to five militants of the banned KCP of Kesho group were Thursday pulled down by an irate mob in Chanam Santrok village of Imphal East district for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a chowkidar and his son who were subsequently shot dead over a […]

Imphal, Dec 29 NNN: In all, five houses belonging to five militants of the banned KCP of Kesho group were Thursday pulled down by an irate mob in Chanam Santrok village of Imphal East district for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a chowkidar and his son who were subsequently shot dead over a ransom.
The families of the five accused have also been forced out from their localities forever as a severe treatment awarded for their act of brutality against the chowkidar of Irilbung Water Supply Scheme and his son.
The kidnapping drama of the duo occurred December 7 and they kept them in their custody for 10 days before the militants killed them on December 16 apparently for not receiving the ransom amount on time.
This morning around 7: 30, the villagers, including members from the local club, Lai Committee and Meira Paibis of Santrok village
suddenly stood up against the five accused showing extreme anger and broke down their houses of which one belonging to T Rome alias
Romeo, who is still at large, was set ablaze.
They also said the village will assist the police to trace Romeo and warned that no one should provide shelter to the accused involved in the killing of the father and son.
Out of the five militants of Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) of Kesho group who were involved in the brutal double murder case, police have already arrested four accused.

Read more / Original news source: http://manipur-mail.com/five-houses-pulled-down-for-killing-father-son/

Workshop on women empowerment

IMPHAL, Dec 29: The Social Environmental Economic Development Society (SEEDS) Wangjing is organizing a three… more »

IMPHAL, Dec 29: The Social Environmental Economic Development Society (SEEDS) Wangjing is organizing a three days workshop under the theme “Gender & Women Empowerment for the Region” at the state Guest house Sanjenthong starting from January 8 under the sponsorship of DoNER.

A release of the society has invited all well-wishers, learned persons social workers and representatives of the civil society organizations to participate in the workshop.

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AR organises musical concert

IMPHAL, Dec 29: 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(South)… more »

IMPHAL, Dec 29: 17 Assam Rifles of 10 Sector under the aegis of HQ IGAR(South) organised a “Musical Concert” evening at Ukhrul on December 29

A PRO release has informed that local bands alongwith the Jazz band of Assam Rifles belted out soulful numbers of various genres including English rock, favourite Bollywood numbers and famous local Tangkhul hits which instantly stuck a chord with the music enthusiasts.

Commander 10 Sector Assam Rifles was the chief guest for the occasion alongwith other officers from Sector Headquarters and Assam Rifles. R Sudhan, IAS, Deputy Commissioner of Ukhrul expressed his gratitude and thanks on behalf of civil administration. The Commander conveyed his best wishes for Christmas and New  Year.


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Aimol students

IMPHAL, Dec 29: The Aimol Students Union, Delhi and Aimol Worship Service, Delhi organised Aimol… more »

IMPHAL, Dec 29: The Aimol Students Union, Delhi and Aimol Worship Service, Delhi organised Aimol Cultural and Literary seminar with the theme ‘Rise and Shine’ today at Aimol Satu Sports Complex, Pallel. 

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UNC calls emergency federal meeting

IMPHAL, December  29 (newmai news network): The United Naga Council (UNC) has called for an… more »

IMPHAL, December  29 (newmai news network): The United Naga Council (UNC) has called for an `emergency federal assembly` on January 2 at Senapati.

It asked all the federating units of UNC that include tribe presidents to attend the meetying.

According to the source, the meeting will deliberate on “urgent and important matters”. The UNC also requested that all concerned Nagas in the respective tribe are informed to participate in the programme.

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Ningthemcha Khul wins in Lamlai-Andro football

IMPHAL, Dec 29: NPYC, Ningthemcha Khul defeated OYSWC, Oksu by 3-1 goals in today’s first… more »

IMPHAL, Dec 29: NPYC, Ningthemcha Khul defeated OYSWC, Oksu by 3-1 goals in today’s first match of the Lamlai-Andro kendra football tournament being held at Nongdam playground.

S Ngongo scored twice in the 5th and 23rd minute while S Gandhu scored third goal for the team in the 40th minute.

In the second ground match of the day, TYC, Tellou defeated NMYC by 3-0 goals. Ibotomba, Ramananda and Ningthem scored one goal each for the winning team. 

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