Exploration to Songku and Songphu

A 45 member exploration team would carry out an expedition trip to Songku and Songphu villages of Chandel district from March 15 to 25, 2012 Source Hueiyen News Service

A 45 member exploration team would carry out an expedition trip to Songku and Songphu villages of Chandel district from March 15 to 25, 2012 Source Hueiyen News Service

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AR destroys poppy plantation

A combine team of 38 Assam Rifles and 46 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of ‘Red Shield Division’ in association with the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB launched a massive operation on the higher reaches, South of Aina in the Tha…

A combine team of 38 Assam Rifles and 46 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of ‘Red Shield Division’ in association with the Narcotics Control Bureau NCB launched a massive operation on the higher reaches, South of Aina in the Thanlon Sub Division of Churachandpur district and destroyed poppy cultivation Source Hueiyen News Service

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MLA Shyamkumar quits MPP, joins Trinamool Congress

A day after MLA RK Anand tendering his resignation from Manipur People’s Party, sitting MLA of MPP from Andro Assembly Constituency Th Shyamkumar has joined Trinamool Congress today and announced his decision of contesting the ensuing general election …

A day after MLA RK Anand tendering his resignation from Manipur People’s Party, sitting MLA of MPP from Andro Assembly Constituency Th Shyamkumar has joined Trinamool Congress today and announced his decision of contesting the ensuing general election to 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly on the ticket of Trinamool Congress Source Hueiyen News Service

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Bomb threats at Thoubal Thoudam

A hand grenade was kept by some unidentified persons near a concrete mixer machine used in the construction of retaining wall of Thoubal river at Thoubal Thoudam under Thoubal police station Source The Sangai Express

A hand grenade was kept by some unidentified persons near a concrete mixer machine used in the construction of retaining wall of Thoubal river at Thoubal Thoudam under Thoubal police station Source The Sangai Express

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Health club inaugurated

Tenth Kalyani Health Club of Manipur was opened today in an occasion held at Multipurpose Office Building of Lamboikhul, Imphal East district today Source The Sangai Express

Tenth Kalyani Health Club of Manipur was opened today in an occasion held at Multipurpose Office Building of Lamboikhul, Imphal East district today Source The Sangai Express

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Annual report of SWB published

The annual progress report of Manipur State Social Welfare Board for the year 2010 11 has been released today by the Board’s Chairperson RK Nayansana Devi Source The Sangai Express

The annual progress report of Manipur State Social Welfare Board for the year 2010 11 has been released today by the Board’s Chairperson RK Nayansana Devi Source The Sangai Express

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More teeth for child rights stressed

A women’s convention held today at State guest house unanimously noted the necessity of initiating an effective and capable State Commission for Child Rights in Manipur Source The Sangai Express

A women’s convention held today at State guest house unanimously noted the necessity of initiating an effective and capable State Commission for Child Rights in Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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Manipuri folk dances workshop in Mangalore

The cultural association of St Agnes College will organize a five day national level workshop on folk dances of Manipur at the college auditorium here from January 12 Source The Sangai Express Agencies

The cultural association of St Agnes College will organize a five day national level workshop on folk dances of Manipur at the college auditorium here from January 12 Source The Sangai Express Agencies

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Cyclone kills 19 in Pu’chery, TN

Cyclone Thane hit the coast of Tamil Nadu on Friday, making landfall between Puducherry and Cuddalore that has resulted in the death of 19 people so far Source The Sangai Express Agencies

Cyclone Thane hit the coast of Tamil Nadu on Friday, making landfall between Puducherry and Cuddalore that has resulted in the death of 19 people so far Source The Sangai Express Agencies

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Man rapes a woman in hotel

A 24 year old woman was allegedly raped by a man in his mid 30s in a hotel in Imphal where the victim planned to halt a night along with her brother in law as they missed the last bus Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

A 24 year old woman was allegedly raped by a man in his mid 30s in a hotel in Imphal where the victim planned to halt a night along with her brother in law as they missed the last bus Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Sumi Nagas tell Centre to remove NSCN camps

Expressing fear of a resurgence of factional violence by underground groups, the apex council of Sumi Nagas has urged the Centre to remove all designated camps of NSCN factions from Zunheboto district or ask the groups to adhere to ceasefire ground rul…

Expressing fear of a resurgence of factional violence by underground groups, the apex council of Sumi Nagas has urged the Centre to remove all designated camps of NSCN factions from Zunheboto district or ask the groups to adhere to ceasefire ground rules Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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Greetings from Governor and Chief Minister

Governor Gurubachan Jagat and Chief Minister O Ibobi have extended their warm greetings to the people of Manipur on the joyous occasion of New Year’s Day 2012 Source The Sangai Express

Governor Gurubachan Jagat and Chief Minister O Ibobi have extended their warm greetings to the people of Manipur on the joyous occasion of New Year’s Day 2012 Source The Sangai Express

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350 Coys of SF for polls

Altogether 350 companies of security forces including Central para military forces and State armed police would be used in the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly elections scheduled to be held on January 28 Source The Sangai Express

Altogether 350 companies of security forces including Central para military forces and State armed police would be used in the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly elections scheduled to be held on January 28 Source The Sangai Express

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Govt terminates Bishworjit

Thongam Bishworjit, Progress Assistant of Directorate of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Manipur has been terminated from his post, official sources said Source The Sangai Express

Thongam Bishworjit, Progress Assistant of Directorate of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of Manipur has been terminated from his post, official sources said Source The Sangai Express

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Govt for changes in law to bar criminal candidates

Government has made significant changes in the proposal to debar criminals from contesting elections and other issues, says Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

Government has made significant changes in the proposal to debar criminals from contesting elections and other issues, says Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi Source The Sangai Express Press Trust of India

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International Film Festival from Jan 11

Including manipur’s lone entry entitled ‘Sangai The Dancing Deer of Manipur’, 20 films and documentaries by international film makers would be screened during the five day 2nd Replay International Film Festival from January 11 at Jawaharlal Nehru Mani…

Including manipur’s lone entry entitled ‘Sangai The Dancing Deer of Manipur’, 20 films and documentaries by international film makers would be screened during the five day 2nd Replay International Film Festival from January 11 at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy Source The Sangai Express

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Signatory to SoO Lallumba cadres attack IRB barrack at Khabeisoi

Cadres of KCP MC Lallumba group which is under Suspension of Operation pact with both the Centre and State Government attacked a barrack of 8th IRB Commando at Khabeisoi last night by raining a volley of stones Source The Sangai Express

Cadres of KCP MC Lallumba group which is under Suspension of Operation pact with both the Centre and State Government attacked a barrack of 8th IRB Commando at Khabeisoi last night by raining a volley of stones Source The Sangai Express

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MPCC chief hints at final Cong list on Jan 56

Declaring that consent of the All India Congress Committee high command is a necessity in the allotment of Congress tickets to MLAs of non Congress party political organisations, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC president Gaikhangam indicated …

Declaring that consent of the All India Congress Committee high command is a necessity in the allotment of Congress tickets to MLAs of non Congress party political organisations, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee MPCC president Gaikhangam indicated that Congress candidates might be finalised on January 5 or 6 Source The Sangai Express

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Poppy crop destroyed

Mail News Service Imphal, Dec 30: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)and a combined team of 38 Assam Rifles and 46 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of ‘Red Shield Division’ launched a massive operation on the higher reaches, South of Aina in the Thanlon Sub-Division of Churachandpur district for destruction of standing […]

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Imphal, Dec 30: Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)and a combined team of 38 Assam Rifles and 46 Assam Rifles of 27 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of ‘Red Shield Division’ launched a massive operation on the higher reaches, South of Aina in the Thanlon Sub-Division of Churachandpur district for destruction of standing poppy cultivation. The operation will continue into first week January where in the team will destroy the fields in a phased manner so as to ensure no remnants are resuscitated.
The operation was launched keeping in view the illegal drug trafficking and the long term effects on the rising number of the youth affected by the drug addiction. It had also become a lucrative money spinner for drug smugglers and the trend had to be curbed, more so since the part of the money from the produce is siphoned off to various insurgents groups. Keeping the financial impact on the farmers in mind, the farmers will also be compensated by allocating alternative for crops and incentives as also the locals will be educated on the ills of drugs.
It is pertinent to mention that Manipur is one of the major feeders of drug industry. The extensive Anti Narcotics operation carried out by 27 Sector Assam Rifles has given a big blow to the Narco industry by destroying poppy fields to the tune of approx 750 acres and still continuing.

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56 lobbying for NPF tickets

Imphal, Dec 30 NNN : As many as 56 aspiring candidates from 14 Naga majority Assembly Constituencies have been found lobbying for the Naga People’s Front (NPF) ticket to fight in the polls to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly slated for January 28. Out of the 56 individuals who are seeking NPF ticket, the largest […]

Imphal, Dec 30 NNN : As many as 56 aspiring candidates from 14 Naga majority Assembly Constituencies have been found lobbying for the Naga People’s Front (NPF) ticket to fight in the polls to the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly slated for January 28.
Out of the 56 individuals who are seeking NPF ticket, the largest number of ticket contenders was found from Chandel Assembly Constituency with nine intending candidates applied for the purpose.
A meeting was organized by NPF Manipur State Unit at Senapati on Friday to discuss in detail on ticket allotment during which party leaders from Nagaland were also attended.
NPF president Dr. Shurhozelie Liezietsu earnestly urged the party men, ticket seekers and the public to strive for opening the first account of the party in Manipur and said NPF is an old political party that stands for the rights of the Nagas as well as the indigenous people of the Northeast.
“NPF has not done any harm to other communities of Manipur when it talks about Naga integration because it is our birthright to be worked for the very purpose”, Shurhozelie maintained.
He said so far the Nagaland State Assembly has passed resolution on Naga integration for four times since 1964.
Talents of the Naga youths have become dull due to lack of facilities and proper infrastructures in the hill areas of Manipur, the NPF president said, adding that if voted to power in the coming general election, the party will raise the voice of the Nagas in Manipur Legislative Assembly.
Z. Lohe, political advisor to the Nagaland Chief Minister said, “By God’s grace, NPF is sound and quite comfortable in Nagaland, and 48 years before, the State of Nagaland was formed and so far nine chief ministers have ruled the State of which only three of them worked with clear vision and firm decision to create a common political platform for the Nagas.”
Party men should not misuse the name of any social organization while working for the party, he appealed, adding that NPF believes in maintaining communal harmony and equal rights for the tribal people.
NPF secretary general K.G. Kenye said there are around 700 different political parties registered with the Election Commission of India and that the NPF is the only party wherein the word ‘Naga” is found.
He also appealed the people, particularly the Nagas to vote for NPF to facilitate the long cherished dream of the community.
During the meeting, NPF Manipur State Unit president, secretary and other party leaders were also present besides Z. Lohe, K.G. Kenye, Shurhozelie Liezietsu and other party officials from Nagaland.

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