NSCN K camp razed in AP

Six days after a major training camp of the Isak Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland NSCN was unearthed and destroyed at Longbo village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district, security forces destroyed a major training camp of…

Six days after a major training camp of the Isak Muivah faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagaland NSCN was unearthed and destroyed at Longbo village in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district, security forces destroyed a major training camp of the Khaplang faction and ULFA in Namchik Reserve Forest near Panchum under Kharsang circle of Changlang district of the State Source The Sangai Express

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BNP lauds local sponsors

In connection with the educational support provided to ten selected orphans living with HIV and below poverty line by Bishnupur Network of Positive People BNP with an assistance of Rs 500 for every month, the Network showed its profound gratitude to…

In connection with the educational support provided to ten selected orphans living with HIV and below poverty line by Bishnupur Network of Positive People BNP with an assistance of Rs 500 for every month, the Network showed its profound gratitude to the individuals and groups who were supported the network during the course of organising the programme Source The Sangai Express

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CM pledges to root out corruption

Conceding that the Lokayukta Bill passed recently by the Manipur Legislative Assembly have rooms for amendment to make it more effective in dealing with corruption, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has pledged his commitment to root out corruption from…

Conceding that the Lokayukta Bill passed recently by the Manipur Legislative Assembly have rooms for amendment to make it more effective in dealing with corruption, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has pledged his commitment to root out corruption from the state Source The Sangai Express

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PreChristmas night at Mizoram

Christmas, the most important and joyous festival for the Mizos after the advent of Christianity in this tiny hilly Indian north eastern state, has arrived here again from today with the celebration of ‘Urlawk Zan’ or pre Christmas night tonight Sour…

Christmas, the most important and joyous festival for the Mizos after the advent of Christianity in this tiny hilly Indian north eastern state, has arrived here again from today with the celebration of ‘Urlawk Zan’ or pre Christmas night tonight Source The Sangai Express

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Imphal Book Fair leaves many unanswered posers

The 20th Imphal Book Fair 2011 being organised jointly by State Central Library, National Book Trust, New Delhi and Raja Rammohan Roy Foundation, Kolkata was opened today at Hapta Kangjeibung, Palace Compound Source The Sangai Express

The 20th Imphal Book Fair 2011 being organised jointly by State Central Library, National Book Trust, New Delhi and Raja Rammohan Roy Foundation, Kolkata was opened today at Hapta Kangjeibung, Palace Compound Source The Sangai Express

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Cops reshuffled

DIG Armed Police I S Manglemjao has been given additional charge of Election Control Room while 8 MR CO IK Muivah has been posted as Superintendent of Manipur Central Jail Source The Sangai Express

DIG Armed Police I S Manglemjao has been given additional charge of Election Control Room while 8 MR CO IK Muivah has been posted as Superintendent of Manipur Central Jail Source The Sangai Express

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ECI fixes Manipur’s poll date on Jan 28 Photo ID to be mandatory, code of conduct comes into force, single phase poll

Upsetting Mayawati’s plans, the Election Commission today announced a seven phased poll in Uttar Pradesh between February 4 and 28, while assembly elections in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa will be held in a single phase Source The Sangai Exp…

Upsetting Mayawati’s plans, the Election Commission today announced a seven phased poll in Uttar Pradesh between February 4 and 28, while assembly elections in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa will be held in a single phase Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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FREINDS reiterates accusation

The Federation of Regional Indigenous Society FREINDS has once again accused Chief Minister Okram Ibobi of misleading Members of the Manipur State Assembly Source The Sangai Express

The Federation of Regional Indigenous Society FREINDS has once again accused Chief Minister Okram Ibobi of misleading Members of the Manipur State Assembly Source The Sangai Express

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GNLA warns

Hours after releasing abducted Dadenggre BDO PK Boro, the Garo National Liberation Army GNLA today warned Meghalaya government officials and politicians of severe punishment for corrupt practices while serving the people Source The Sangai Expres…

Hours after releasing abducted Dadenggre BDO PK Boro, the Garo National Liberation Army GNLA today warned Meghalaya government officials and politicians of severe punishment for corrupt practices while serving the people Source The Sangai Express PTI

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Protest held against nonallocation of vendors in Thoubal New Market

Alleging discrepancies and irregularities in the allocation of market plots and vendor seats of the newly inaugurated Thoubal Market Complex, a sit in protest was staged today at Thoubal Wangmataba Source The Sangai Express

Alleging discrepancies and irregularities in the allocation of market plots and vendor seats of the newly inaugurated Thoubal Market Complex, a sit in protest was staged today at Thoubal Wangmataba Source The Sangai Express

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Joy dismisses Lokayukta Bill

Categorically stating that the Manipur Lokayukta Bill passed by the State Assembly a few days back would not be able to serve its purpose, veteran MPP MLA O Joy has compared the Bill to a toothless tiger Source The Sangai Express

Categorically stating that the Manipur Lokayukta Bill passed by the State Assembly a few days back would not be able to serve its purpose, veteran MPP MLA O Joy has compared the Bill to a toothless tiger Source The Sangai Express

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UG cadres arrested

One activist each of the PLA, UNLF and PREPAK outfits have been arrested by Assam Rifles and State police commandos from different place on December 22 and 23 Source The Sangai Express

One activist each of the PLA, UNLF and PREPAK outfits have been arrested by Assam Rifles and State police commandos from different place on December 22 and 23 Source The Sangai Express

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Political parties welcome schedule

The ruling Congress as well as the Opposition parties have welcomed the poll schedule announced by the Election Commission of India today Source The Sangai Express

The ruling Congress as well as the Opposition parties have welcomed the poll schedule announced by the Election Commission of India today Source The Sangai Express

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7-phase poll in UP, one-day exercise in 4 other States – The Hindu

The Hindu7-phase poll in UP, one-day exercise in 4 other StatesThe HinduElections to the Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Assemblies will be held over the three months of January, February and March 2012. The model code of conduct ha…


The Hindu

7-phase poll in UP, one-day exercise in 4 other States
The Hindu
Elections to the Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Assemblies will be held over the three months of January, February and March 2012. The model code of conduct has come into force with immediate effect, the Election Commission
Assembly elections 2012: The big game hunt beginsTimes of India
EC announces polling in 5 states, UP staggered over 7 phasesDaily News & Analysis
7-phase poll for UP from Feb 4, results on Mar 4IBNLive.com
Economic Times –Wall Street Journal
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Christmas to be celebrated today

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 24: Christmas will be celebrated tomorrow. The Vice- President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people on joyous occasion of Christmas. In his message he has said that Christmas is an occasion to imbibe the divine teachings of Lord Jesus Christ and spread joy and happiness. The […]

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Imphal, Dec 24: Christmas will be celebrated tomorrow. The Vice- President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people on joyous occasion of Christmas. In his message he has said that Christmas is an occasion to imbibe the divine teachings of Lord Jesus Christ and spread joy and happiness. The festival also signifies the ideals of brotherhood, love and compassion.
Gurbachan Jagat , Governor said in a message said, “It gives me immense pleasure in greeting the people of Manipur, and specially our Christian brethren, on the auspicious and joyous occasion of Christmas, 201 1 .
Lord Jesus was born to build a new world order based on peace, justice and equality of mankind. In celebrating His birth, which is universally known as Christmas, we, besides paying our obeisance to this outstanding apostle of peace, should rededicate ourselves to the ideals, principles and values espoused by Him. His message of love, mercy, forgiveness, benevolence, compassion and sacrifice, has become increasingly important at the present situation, when the atmosphere is polluted with enmity and hatred between man and man and nation and nation. This is man made. There is no enmity between soul and soul. Let the principles enunciated and message preached by Jesus Christ, guide mankind to build a prosperous society and a peaceful world.
Chief Minister, O Ibobi said in a message, : “I convey my warm greetings and good wiches to the people of Manipur especially our Christian brethren on the joyous occasion of Christmas, which is celebrated with gaiety and fervour, to mark the birth of Jesus Christ.
Jesus Christ showed mankind the path of compassion, tolerance, love, brotherhood and sacrifice. His message has the power to lift the human race from ignorance, violence and moral decay to a life of peace, virtue and spiritual
fulfillment. His teachings have a great relevance in today’s world and should inspire us all.
May Christmas fill our lives with joy, peace, love and prosperity.
Gaikhangam, Congress President, Th Meinya, MP, Lt Gen Dalbir Singh, AVSM, VSM, GOC 3 Corps greeted the people of Manipur on the joyous occasion of Christmas. Maj Gen Bijoy, Brig HPS Pall, Offg IGAR (South) also greeted the people.
A pre Christmas candle light service organized by Manipur Baptist convention centre church Imphal was held tonight from five p.m. to seven p.m.
The Christmas celebration will also be held tomorrow from seven am. To 10 am.

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Militants apprehended

On 22/12/2011 at about 4:30 pm, a team of CDO/Imphal East arrested l(one) UNLF cadre namely, Takhellambam Dinesh @ lyamcha Singh (33) s/o T. Lokhon Singh of Chanam Sandrok Awang Leikai from Chanam Sandrok Awang Leikai. On verification, he disclosed that he is an active member of UNLF organization and joined under one Maipak of […]

On 22/12/2011 at about 4:30 pm, a team of CDO/Imphal East arrested l(one) UNLF cadre namely, Takhellambam Dinesh @ lyamcha Singh (33) s/o T. Lokhon Singh of Chanam Sandrok Awang Leikai from Chanam Sandrok Awang Leikai.
On verification, he disclosed that he is an active member of UNLF organization and joined under one Maipak of UNLF organization.
Further, on 23/12/2011 at about 1:40 pm, a combined team of CDO/Imphal East and 28 Assam Rifles arrested l(one) PREPAK cadre namely, Takhelambam Biken Meetei (30) @ Ibungo s/o T. Muhindro Meetei of Thambalkhong Laishram Leikai and l(one) .32 Pistol marked as Automatic Pistol made in Italy B/No. 7000 loaded with 3 (three) live rounds in the magazine was recovered from his possession. On verification, he disclosed that he joined PREPAK organization in the year 2005 through one Jems of Singjamei Chingamakha area, he was involved in extortion of money from general public, govt. officials, businessmen etc., transportation of arms and ammunition from one place to another and taking shelter for PREPAK cadres.
Discovering the movement of UG cadres in general area Tampi Chakpikarong, troops of 42 Assam Rifles of 26 Sector under HQ IGAR (South) launched operation in the area and apprehended one PLA cadre on 23 Dec 2011. The apprehendee was identified as No.1202 L Cpl Laishram Rohen alias Borlak alias Langamba, 34 yrs. 01 x Pt 38 Revolver and 02 x Pt 38 Revolver Live rounds was recovered from the apprehendee who alongwith recovery was handed over to Sinchima Police station.

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Manipur goes to poll on Jan 28

Mail News Service New Delhi, Dec 24: Assembly elections in Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will be held between Jan 28 and March 3, the Election Commission announced on Saturday. Elections for Manipur will be held on Feb 28. Uttar Pradesh will have assembly elections in seven phases from February 4 to 28, […]

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New Delhi, Dec 24: Assembly elections in Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand will be held between Jan 28 and March 3, the Election Commission announced on Saturday. Elections for Manipur will be held on Feb 28. Uttar Pradesh will have assembly elections in seven phases from February 4 to 28, while Uttarakhand, Manipur, Goa and Punjab will have single-phase elections, the Election Commission announced. Counting in all the five states will be held on March 4, Chief Election Commissioner S Y Quraishi told a press conference here.
UP, with 403 constituencies, will witness polling on February 4, 8, 11, 15, 19, 23 and 28, while neighbouring Uttarakhand (70 constituencies) will have polling on January 30.
The polling in 117 constituencies of Punjab will also be held on January 30.
Manipur (60 constituencies) and Goa (40 constituencies) will have polls on January 28 and March 3 respectively.
The Code of Conduct has come into effect in all the election going states with immediate effect.
The electoral rolls of all the existing Assembly Constituencies in the States of Goa, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are being revised, with reference to 01.01.2012 as the qualifying date, and shall be finally published on 02.01.2012.
Goa has 1011673 electors, Manipur 1677270, Punjab 17433408, Uttar Pradesh, 111916689, Uttarakhand, 5740148
Photo electoral rolls will be used Identification of the voters at the polling booth at the time of poll shall be mandatory. Electors who have been provided with EPIC shall be identified through EPIC only. As mentioned above, presently, the EPIC coverage in the poll
going States is:
Goa 98.06
Manipur 87.2
Punjab 99.66
Uttar Pradesh 98.5
Uttarakhand 99.8
The poll in all the 5 (Five) States will be conducted at all polling stations using EVMs. Based on the assessment of the ground situation, Central Police Forces (CPF) and State Armed Police (SAP) drawn from other States will be deployed during the ensuing general elections. The CPF and SAP will be used generally for safeguarding the polling stations, the electors, poll-material and the polling personnel. Besides, these forces will be used for securing the strong rooms where the EVMs are stored pending counting and for securing the counting centers.
The Commission will be constantly monitoring the ground situation closely and will take appropriate measures to ensure peaceful, free and fair polls in these States.
The Commission will deploy General Observers in adequate number to ensure smooth conduct of elections. The Observers will be asked to keep a close watch on every stage of the electoral process to ensure free and fair elections.
Their names, addresses within the district/constituency and their telephone numbers will be publicized in local newspapers so that the general public can quickly approach them for any grievance redressal. The Observers will be given a detailed briefing by the Commission before their deployment.
Election Expenditure Monitoring
The Commission has also decided to appoint adequate number of Expenditure Observers and Assistant Expenditure Observers who will exclusively monitor the election expenditure of the contesting candidates. For greater transparency and for ease of monitoring of Election Expenses, Candidates would be required to open a separate bank account and incur their election expenses from that very account. Comprehensive instructions for the purpose of effective
monitoring of the election expenditure of the candidates, including formation of flying squads, video Surveillance Teams in the constituency, involvement of Investigation Directorates of Income Tax Deptt. etc. have been separately
issued by the Commission and are available at ECI website . The format for filing of affidavits regarding criminal backgrounds. assets, liabilities and educational qualification of the candidates have been modified to include a summary sheet.
To deal with the issue of Paid News, Monitoring Committees have been set up at District, State and Commission level and necessary instructions have been issued to the District Election Officers and the CEOs of the five poll-going States. Representatives of political parties and media organizations of the poll-going States have also been briefed.
Micro Observers
In addition to General Observers, the Commission will also deploy Micro- observers to observe the poll proceedings in the polling stations on the poll day in selected critical polling stations. They will be chosen from Central
Government/Central PSUs officials. Micro-Observers will observe the proceedings at the polling stations on the poll day right from the mock poll to the completion of poll and the process of sealing of EVMs and other documents to ensure that all instructions of the Commission are complied with by the Polling Parties and the Polling Agents.

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