Not supporting Soso Lorho: ZB (AMN)

IMPHAL, APRIL 4: The Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) has today declared that there has been no endorsement to support Soso Lorho, NPF candidate or any other candidate of Outer Manipur Parliamentary

IMPHAL, APRIL 4: The Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) has today declared that there has been no endorsement to support Soso Lorho, NPF candidate or any other candidate of Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituency.

A press statement said that the so called consultative meetings which were reported to have been convened on March 25 at Tamenglong and March 27 at Tamei chaired by Thomas Kamei, president ZB (Manipur) were in clear violation of Article 21 of the body’s constitution which forbids any political affiliation and misuse of office.

The Zeliangrong Baudi (AMN) further appealed to all to cast their votes based on their conscience.

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Naga bodies appreciate FNR`s effort

IMPHAL, April 4: The NWU and NPMHR have jointly appreciated the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for its tireless and continuous efforts to bring together all the Naga political groups

IMPHAL, April 4: The NWU and NPMHR have jointly appreciated the Forum for Naga Reconciliation (FNR) for its tireless and continuous efforts to bring together all the Naga political groups toward the formation of one Naga National Government.

The signing of the Lenten Agreement on March 28, 2014 by the NSCN-IM, NNC/FGN and NSCN- Khole/Kitovi is a “bold step towards progress and true reconciliation” that ushers in optimism and hope for our future, said a press statement of the bodies.

It is hope that this spirit of willingness and commitment is upheld and ensures that the objectives set forth in the agreement is realised in good time, it said.

“We pledge our humble support and participation in this very crucial and significant process which we believe will go a long way in fulfilling the common aspiration of our nation,” it said.

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EVM training session concludes

IMPHAL, April 4: A training session on the use of EVM operating and EVM Data Entry for three rounds ie from March 27 to 29, March 31 and April 3

IMPHAL, April 4: A training session on the use of EVM operating and EVM Data Entry for three rounds ie from March 27 to 29, March 31 and April 3 for Presiding Officers, Polling Officer 1 and 2 for the upcoming 16th  Lok Sabha Election II Outer Manipur (ST) Parliamentary Constitution concluded yesterday.

The training session which was conducted by 29 master trainers and SDO/AERO was held at the District Training centre, Tuibong, Churachandpur stated TS Haokip, District Information Officer, Churachandpur in a press release.

It said Angam Karoung Kom AC/DC has been authorized by the District Election Officer for collecting EVM ballot papers from CEO`s office for the upcoming Lok Sabha Election.

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Prohibition under CRPC 144 clamped in I/W

IMPHAL, APRIL 4: Imphal-West district magistrate, K Radhakumar Singh under Sub-Section 2 of Section 144 CrPC has prohibited assembly of five or more persons and carrying of objects which can

IMPHAL, APRIL 4: Imphal-West district magistrate, K Radhakumar Singh under Sub-Section 2 of Section 144 CrPC has prohibited assembly of five or more persons and carrying of objects which can be used as offensive weapons since yesterday 6pm.

Permissions to take out processions for marriages, funerals and other religious purposes have to be applied beforehand to the concerned authorities.

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Christopher DJ inaugurates WWII war museum

IMPHAL, April 4: The Imphal War Museum at Tera Amudon Akham Leikai was inaugurated on Friday by Christopher D Johnson of Norfolk, United Kingdom. At an interaction while witnessing the

IMPHAL, April 4: The Imphal War Museum at Tera Amudon Akham Leikai was inaugurated on Friday by Christopher D Johnson of Norfolk, United Kingdom.

At an interaction while witnessing the war relics at the museum of Second World War by Christopher D Johnson who is the grandson of George Johnson, a veteran soldier in the battle of Kangpokpi on April 7, 1944 expressed that collection of such artefact is wonderful human activity which recalls the past events.

“For the promotion of museum, more funding must be attracted for which a marvellous effort is necessary to make it possible and so many artefacts could be found in the hill areas but the story behind the artefacts is very important”, he said and added that the present collection is a part of world heritage which happened 70 years ago and showed what was going at this place.

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I have sacrificed my life for the people: Kim Gangte

LAMKA, April 4: “I have sacrificed my life for the people of the Hills district,” All India Trinamool Congress, AITC candidate for the Outer Lok Sabha constituency Kim Gangte told

LAMKA, April 4: “I have sacrificed my life for the people of the Hills district,” All India Trinamool Congress, AITC candidate for the Outer Lok Sabha constituency Kim Gangte told supporters today.

Addressing an election campaign at the Synod Hall, Lamka this afternoon, the lone woman candidate in fray for the Outer seat said she had given up her post of lecturer to serve the people.

She said that her parents were always against her joining politics as she was the only bread earner of her family back then.

“Even though my friends called me bad for leaving such a lucrative post, I remained undaunted in my mission,” she said.

She expressed her gratitude that the people have solidly stood behind her; and further appealed to give her another chance.

“I was born in Churachandpur and I am glad that I have been given a platform to represent its people.”

“It is not for money that I had joined politics,” she said and added that she was unable to even file her nomination papers but her supporters helped her.

Like the party’s national president, Mamata Banerjee, she said she is a politician of all times and not a seasonal politics.

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IED found

IMPHAL, April 4: Army personnel of the 1/11 GR today found an IED recovered from the banks of Khuga River near Torbung Govindpur Police Station. The location however, comes under

IMPHAL, April 4: Army personnel of the 1/11 GR today found an IED recovered from the banks of Khuga River near Torbung Govindpur Police Station. The location however, comes under Phoubakchou Eikhai police station.

The explosive was later safely detonated by a team of the army bomb squad.

According to a reliable source, on getting specific information about the presence of an IED in the area, a team of the 1/11 GR rushed to the spot and conducted a search operation and found the IED.

The team informed the Leimakhong army bomb squad who safely detonated the bomb at a nearby safe area around 10am.

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Rationalisation of EVM for Imphal East district held

IMPHAL, March 4: The first phase rationalisation of Electronic Voting Machines for the ten assembly constituencies of the Imphal east district was conducted on Thursday, said it in a press


IMPHAL, March 4: The first phase rationalisation of Electronic Voting Machines for the ten assembly constituencies of the Imphal east district was conducted on Thursday, said it in a press release issued by District Information Officer of the district.

The process of the rationalisation was conducted in a function chaired by the Deputy Commissioner of the district said M Joy Singh and it was attended by the General Observer Chandrabhanu and the representatives of the political parties operating in the state. However, the rationalisation was excluded the assembly constituencies which are included in the No II – Outer Parliamentary constituency, it said.

The second phase rationalisation of EVMs of the district will be held on April 10, 2014, it said and added that the DC of the district has appealed to all the political parties of the state to depute one representative in the said rationalisation process.

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Mass Prayer for peaceful polls

IMPHAL, April 4: In an appeal to the people of Manipur, the Archbishop of Imphal, Rev Dominic Lumon DD has appealed to all Christians and people of all religious groups

IMPHAL, April 4: In an appeal to the people of Manipur, the Archbishop of Imphal, Rev Dominic Lumon DD has appealed to all Christians and people of all religious groups to an intense prayer on April 6, Sunday for the upcoming 16th Lok Sabha Election scheduled on  April 9 for a peaceful election and to vote for the right candidate.

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Abductions cast a shadow on polls in Manipur – The Hindu

Abductions cast a shadow on polls in ManipurThe HinduArmed rebels have started abducting workers of political parties, including a former Minister ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, in Manipur. The BJP is the first victim of such abductions in the north…

Abductions cast a shadow on polls in Manipur
The Hindu
Armed rebels have started abducting workers of political parties, including a former Minister ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, in Manipur. The BJP is the first victim of such abductions in the north-eastern States. Concerned party leaders and

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Manipur State Congress Party merges with Congress – Times of India

Economic TimesManipur State Congress Party merges with CongressTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Congress received a major boost ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, as a regional party, the Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP), merged with it. The party has five MLAs in …


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Manipur State Congress Party merges with Congress
Times of India
IMPHAL: Congress received a major boost ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, as a regional party, the Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP), merged with it. The party has five MLAs in the assembly. Manipur PCC president and deputy chief minister Gaikhangam …
Manipur party joins CongCalcutta Telegraph
MSCP merges with Cong in ManipurDaily News & Analysis

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MSCP merges with Congress in Manipur – Business Standard

MSCP merges with Congress in ManipurBusiness StandardManipur State Congress Party (MSCP), having five MLAs in the 60-member state Assembly, has merged with the Congress ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The regional party had applied for merging w…

MSCP merges with Congress in Manipur
Business Standard
Manipur State Congress Party (MSCP), having five MLAs in the 60-member state Assembly, has merged with the Congress ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. The regional party had applied for merging with the Congress in January last and the party …

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