Alleged hijackers rounded up, thrashed

Three individuals who even opened fire in their alleged attempt to hijack a vehicle at Mongshangei Mayai Leikai, Imphal West district under Singjamei police station this afternoon were rounded up by local people, thrashed and handed over to police So…

Three individuals who even opened fire in their alleged attempt to hijack a vehicle at Mongshangei Mayai Leikai, Imphal West district under Singjamei police station this afternoon were rounded up by local people, thrashed and handed over to police Source The Sangai Express

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Road monitoring body formed

Following an emergency meeting held on May 2 at its office, Chandel Naga People’s Organisation CNPO has constituted a Pallel Chandel Road construction monitoring Committee Source Hueiyen News Service

Following an emergency meeting held on May 2 at its office, Chandel Naga People’s Organisation CNPO has constituted a Pallel Chandel Road construction monitoring Committee Source Hueiyen News Service

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Assam ethnic killings Police gun down two suspects, arrest eight

Police on Sunday said they killed two suspected militants and arrested eight forest guards for their alleged involvement in the killings of 29 Muslims in the worst ethnic violence in Assam in two years Source The Sangai Express AP

Police on Sunday said they killed two suspected militants and arrested eight forest guards for their alleged involvement in the killings of 29 Muslims in the worst ethnic violence in Assam in two years Source The Sangai Express AP

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Reshuffling effected in State BJP unit

State President, BJP Manipur Pradesh has reshuffled its State Office Bearers following an order of the party issued on May 2 with immediate effect until further order, conveyed a press release of BJP Manipur Pradesh Source Hueiyen News Service

State President, BJP Manipur Pradesh has reshuffled its State Office Bearers following an order of the party issued on May 2 with immediate effect until further order, conveyed a press release of BJP Manipur Pradesh Source Hueiyen News Service

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Racial remark slur on Nasir ATSUM highlights issue to chief of NCST

The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur ATSUM has submitted a representation to Dr Rameshwar Oraon, Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, New Delhi demanding immediate action against Md Abdul Nasir, Agriculture Minister, Government of …

The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur ATSUM has submitted a representation to Dr Rameshwar Oraon, Chairman of National Commission for Scheduled Tribes, New Delhi demanding immediate action against Md Abdul Nasir, Agriculture Minister, Government of Manipur as per Scheduled Tribe and Scheduled Caste prevention of atrocities Act, 1989 for his alleged racial discrimination and atrocities meted out against a tribal Zonal Education Officer District project officer of Thoubal district, Manipur Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Need to establish a cultural institute K Radhakumar

Deputy Commissioner of Imphal West Kangjam Radhakumar has said that the cultural centre of Epathoukok located at Lamphelpat can be developed into a cultural institute for the State Source Hueiyen News Service

Deputy Commissioner of Imphal West Kangjam Radhakumar has said that the cultural centre of Epathoukok located at Lamphelpat can be developed into a cultural institute for the State Source Hueiyen News Service

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Fishy Dental Chair Deal in RIMS

The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI is likely to obtain prosecution sanction it sought from the Central Government against some officials of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences RIMS , Imphal in connection with alleged misuse of fund in procur…

The Central Bureau of Investigation CBI is likely to obtain prosecution sanction it sought from the Central Government against some officials of Regional Institute of Medical Sciences RIMS , Imphal in connection with alleged misuse of fund in procuring dental chairs Source Hueiyen News Service

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Siltation, pollution threaten Sangai

As the water of Keibul Lamjao National Park KLNP gets more and more polluted by waste materials and chemical substances brought down by rivers which fall into Loktak Lake, the very survival of the already endangered Sangai has become very critical …

As the water of Keibul Lamjao National Park KLNP gets more and more polluted by waste materials and chemical substances brought down by rivers which fall into Loktak Lake, the very survival of the already endangered Sangai has become very critical Source The Sangai Express

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KSO hails Health Minister, demands District Hospital

Hailing Health Minister Phungzathang Tonsing for his maiden visit to Community Health Centre, Kanggui yesterday along with RD PR Minister Francis Ngajokpa, IFC Minister Ngamthang Haokip and MLA Nemcha Kipgen, Kuki Students’ Organization KSO Sadar Hil…

Hailing Health Minister Phungzathang Tonsing for his maiden visit to Community Health Centre, Kanggui yesterday along with RD PR Minister Francis Ngajokpa, IFC Minister Ngamthang Haokip and MLA Nemcha Kipgen, Kuki Students’ Organization KSO Sadar Hills today urged the Health Minister to upgrade CHC Kanggui into District Hospital at the earliest in the interest of the local people Source Hueiyen News Service

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Muslim bodies mull general strike options

Demanding that police commandos responsible for grievously wounding 18 year old Nongjaimayum Rushdie Ahamed Shah alias Boicha be pulled up and punished or Government of Manipur settle the matter with the JAC formed in connection with the shooting of th…

Demanding that police commandos responsible for grievously wounding 18 year old Nongjaimayum Rushdie Ahamed Shah alias Boicha be pulled up and punished or Government of Manipur settle the matter with the JAC formed in connection with the shooting of the school boy, Muslim organisations cautioned that not honouring the demand will constraint the bodies to enforce general strike Source The Sangai Express

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LS Polls 3,51,628 voters skip from exercising their franchise in State

Political analysts today said it is unfortunate that a total of 3, 51, 628 eligible voters did not cast vote in the recent 16th Lok Sabha polls to both Inner and Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituencies Source Hueiyen News Service

Political analysts today said it is unfortunate that a total of 3, 51, 628 eligible voters did not cast vote in the recent 16th Lok Sabha polls to both Inner and Outer Manipur Parliamentary Constituencies Source Hueiyen News Service

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Govindajee temple development high on priority list of Govt

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh joined by his Ministerial colleagues and Shree Shree Govindajee Temple Board members reviewed the development works of the Temple and its hall Source The Sangai Express

Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh joined by his Ministerial colleagues and Shree Shree Govindajee Temple Board members reviewed the development works of the Temple and its hall Source The Sangai Express

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AMMSO threatens to impose bandh, sets May 7 deadline

All Manipur Muslim Students’ Organisation AMMSO on Sunday threatened to call a state wide bandh if the Government of Manipur fails to bring a solution over the case of Rushdie Ahmed Shah, who was accidentally shot at by cops on April 22 last by May 7…

All Manipur Muslim Students’ Organisation AMMSO on Sunday threatened to call a state wide bandh if the Government of Manipur fails to bring a solution over the case of Rushdie Ahmed Shah, who was accidentally shot at by cops on April 22 last by May 7 Source Hueiyen News Service

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One factor for fuel shortage Demand exceeds IOC’s supply

Corresponding to the ever increasing number of motor vehicles, the actual daily requirement of petrol in the State has risen to 130 Kls daily as estimated by some analysts Source The Sangai Express

Corresponding to the ever increasing number of motor vehicles, the actual daily requirement of petrol in the State has risen to 130 Kls daily as estimated by some analysts Source The Sangai Express

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Check the Noise Level

Traffic woes are here to haunt. It promises to remain for quite some time. Commuters of the twin districts of Imphal will have to bear the brunt. The authorities have

Traffic woes are here to haunt. It promises to remain for quite some time. Commuters of the twin districts of Imphal will have to bear the brunt. The authorities have promised to complete the construction of the new Sanjenthong Bridge within a year time. IFP is ready to bury all premonitions concerning any kind of governmental projects that the state has taken up. Considering that the construction works has just begun, we do not wish to be the bad omen. Completion of the project within the stipulated time is a must. The traffic mayhem we witnessed after the closure of the bridge was not out of expectation. For sure, one can point finger to the authorities for its ill-preparedness. There is still time for the government to pay attention to the alternative routes for better traffic flow. We saw people working overtime on Sunday at the newly constructed Thumbuthong Bridge. The bridge is also a vital connect between Imphal east and west. Completion of Thumbuthong would somehow ease the congestions in a small way, which is welcome. While addressing the problem of traffic congestions the unplanned connectivity and the often misdirected routes would come in the forefront. What is missing is taking into cognizance of the unbridled rise in the number of vehicles in the two districts of Imphal. The fastest growing are the passenger vehicles. Those are diesel auto rickshaws and the mini four wheelers. Of the two, the diesel driven rickshaws have occupied the maximum traffic volume that the Imphal roads can hold. The noise that these rickshaws generate is the most excruciating. Cities and suburban across India do not have such rickshaws on their roads. Perhaps, Imphal could be the only place that accommodates them. And this is the biggest blunder that the state transport department has committed. The department in all its lackadaisicalness has issued driving permit to this vehicle without looking into its engine specifications. This rickshaw announces its arrival beyond the five hundred meter radius. We wonder if the transport department has heard about something called the decibel level or sound pollution in simple terms. In addition to this are the diesel driven heavy duty vehicles which have been running for more than five decades. The people of Imphal wake up with sound pollution and get exposed to it the whole day. A day with general strike is an exception. It is worth mentioning that the Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000 takes into account the ambient noise levels in public places from various sources, inter-alia industrial activity, construction activity, vehicular horns and other mechanical devices that deleteriously effects human health and the psychological well-being; it is considered necessary to regulate and control noise generating from these sources. Public addressing system and loud speakers are also included among the sources of noise pollution. With the onset of summer, the valley of Manipur has started reverberating with the loud speakers from the Lai Haraoba from the four corners. Here, we do not mean to question the prominence of Lai Haraoba that it has religio-cultural way of life of the Meitie community. The use of loud speakers that amplifies the sound of Lai Haraoba performance beyond three or four Leikais is debatable. This is a practice which is neither primitive nor modern, but it stands somewhere between the two. Its practical purpose would suit those days when the medium of communication was limited; when there was need to announce that a Lai Haraoba is in its session and that neighbors should join the rituals without fail. Just imagine the sound of the Clarinet and the drum playing at high decibels over the loud speakers, giving little thought for the aged, the unwell and the infants who need undisturbed rest. It is high time to bury such practice. The sound of the performances should confine within the periphery of the Laibung, catering to the audience present. In simple words, Lai Haraoba should not be an extension of the Yaoshang Sports entertainment programe. The noise level of Imphal has already reached its threshold. We should take care not to worsen it.  

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ASHAs conduct cleanliness drive

JIRIBAM, May 4: A cleanliness drive was conducted at the campus of the Community Health Centre (CHC), Jiribam on Sunday. The social service was jointly conducted by All Jiribam ASHA

JIRIBAM, May 4: A cleanliness drive was conducted at the campus of the Community Health Centre (CHC), Jiribam on Sunday.

The social service was jointly conducted by All Jiribam ASHA Association and Community Health Centre (CHC) staff, Jiribam.

Meanwhile, members of ASHA stated that as part of their health awareness programs, they had conducted today’s program at the CHC.

The service was held with financial assistance from additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Police personnel, Fire Service and dept of Taxation of Jiribam.

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Bridge demolition affects 2000 BSNL connections

IMPHAL, May 4: The demolition of the old Sanjenthong Bridge, for building a new one, on last Thursday has affected at least 2000 BSNL telephone connections in the Imphal East

IMPHAL, May 4: The demolition of the old Sanjenthong Bridge, for building a new one, on last Thursday has affected at least 2000 BSNL telephone connections in the Imphal East district.

According to sources in BSNL, at least the lines of 2000 BSNL phone connections were cut off during the dismantling process affecting some customers availing BSNL land line and broadband facilities.

The employees of BSNL have started working on to find out the lines which were cut off last Friday. Among the 2000 lines, around 400 lines are totally damaged and BSNL employees have detected the lines and all will be functional soon, added the sources.

“As the cables were laid along the bridge, it got damaged during the demolition. From Monday, our men will start working on the connections. After 400 lines are clear, the rest will soon be functional.”

Palace compound area are not functioning due to the severing of the cables while dismantling the Sanjenthong Bridge. The bridge was dismantled after an order was issued by Transport Director M Luikham for the construction of a new one to regulate the traffic movement, parking and routes in Imphal city area.

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Manipur Maoist releases English quarterly

IMPHAL, May 4: The central committee of the proscribed outfit Maoist Communist Party, Manipur has released its quarterly English journal, “Red Manipur” on May Day, informed a statement of the

IMPHAL, May 4: The central committee of the proscribed outfit Maoist Communist Party, Manipur has released its quarterly English journal, “Red Manipur” on May Day, informed a statement of the outfit.

It said the central committee of the outfit has been publishing a monthly journal, “Red Thunder” since the 117th Birth Anniverssary of Lamyanba Hijam Irabot on September 30, 2013. With the success of the monthly journal, the outfit after considering the suggestions to start an English journal of the party, decided to release the “Red Manipur.”

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Ruksana`s husband arrested

IMPHAL, May 4: A team of the Thoubal police has today arrested 22-year-old Md Alim Khan, who attacked his three month pregnant wife, on Saturday night with a knife. Locals

IMPHAL, May 4: A team of the Thoubal police has today arrested 22-year-old Md Alim Khan, who attacked his three month pregnant wife, on Saturday night with a knife.

Locals of Sangaiyumpha, Part I Sabal Leikai had found 18 year old Ruksana who is three month pregnant brutally injured from a paddy field on Sunday morning and was taken to a hospital.

Ruksana had been allegedly attacked by her husband Md Alim Khan son of Md Maherruddin around 8pm, Saturday.

Md Alim Khan was arrested by the police around 9am from Sora Chingkhong.

Police sources said that the accused was produced today before the CJM Thoubal and has been remanded to five days police custody.

However, there is no report of recovering the weapon Alim Khan had allegedly used while attacking his wife till the filing of this report.

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