Day: January 16, 2016

IMPHAL, Jan 16: Security forces recovered a carry bag containing assorted ammunitions at the foothill of Pukhao Ahallup along the Imphal-Siakul under Sagolmang Police station early morning today. According to reports the bag (black polythene) was found around 9.10 by a combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and 16 Assam Rifles. The bag

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IMPHAL, January 16: The Marou Shanao Long celebrated its second rising day with crafts activist Pearl alias Ningshimyao A Shimray as the chief guest and IFP reporter Grace Jajo as the guest of honour. The occasion was marked by several events like a folk songs session, folk dance presentation, games and sports and contemporary music.

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IMPHAL, January 16: Expressing gratitude to the government authorities, NGOs, various organisations, agencies, groups and individuals for timely response in terms of relief materials, money and concerns to the January 4 disastrous earthquake victims of the epicenter Kabui Khullen (Luanjang) part-I, Luangchum Circle Development Committee (LCDC) appealed to the government to expedite the immediate shifting

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IMPHAL, January 16: The governor of Manipur, V Shanmuganathan inaugurated Festival of Dance Drama, held in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Production Unit of the Jawaharlal Manipur Dance Academy, JNMDA at its open-air theatre here today evening. Speaking as the chief guest of the function, Shanmuganathan who is also the Chairman of the academy

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IMPHAL, January 16: A twelve-member delegation of YLC (Young Leaders Connect) from Northeast India met with the Union Minister of Finance, Arun Jaitley at New Delhi on January 14. Chaired by Bhaichung Bhutia (Indian Football Icon), the delegation comprised of Kiren Rijiju (MoS MHA), Sushmita Dev (MP), Gaurav Gogoi (MP) Karma Paljor (Business Editor CNN-IBN),

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IMPHAL, January 16: The results of the urban body polls have reflected the people’s mandate and that the BJP is gaining steam while the Congress is losing, BJP Manipur president Th Chaoba claimed today. He was referring to BJP winning 63 seats although the party had failed to win any in the last election. He

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IMPHAL, January 16: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam today called on the people from all the difference communities to contribute in building a stronger, prosperous, peaceful and harmonious Manipur. Gaikhangam said if every individual contribute their best to the welfare of the State, Manipur would certainly be enriched. He was speaking at the release function of

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IMPHAL, January 16: Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam said that the Congress has registered 21 wins of the total 26 Municipal Councils and Nagar Panchayats while the BJP won only four and Lok Janshakti Party 1. The Deputy Chief Minster stated this during a press meet held at Hotel Imphal this afternoon. Gaikhangam opined that the

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IMPHAL, Jan 16: Newly elected Independent Councillors of Wangoi Municipal Council joined Congress today. In a press note, Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) stated that the councillors Khaidem Mema Devi of Ward No 7 and Chanambam Priyobara Singh of Ward No 9 were given approval of their joining to MPCC by its president Gaikhangam.

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IMPHAL, January 16: A book titled ‘Mother, where’s my country? – Looking for light in the darkness of Manipur’ written by Anubha Bhonsle was today released at Manipur Press Club, Imphal. The book had already been released in Delhi and it was launched at Imphal today in the presence of JNU Professor Akoijam Bimol, local

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UKHRUL, January 16: Educating the public on human rights laws is the key to check human right violation in a conflict zone like Manipur where such incidents are rampant, said TNL President V Weapon Zimik. The TNL president was addressing a gathering during a book released function of Tangkhul-English bilingual booklet on Select Articles of

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IMPHAL, January 16: Constable Mutum Guneshwor Singh deposed before the commission of enquiry probing class XI student Robinhood’s death that on the night of July 7, 2015, he was informed by the then OC Porompat PS Dinesh that there was a proposed students rally on July 8, 2015 which will proceed towards the State Assembly.

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IMPHAL, January 16: Manipur Pradesh Youth Congress Committee in association with National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) had extended help to earthquake victims currently residing in relief camps located in Motbung and Kangpokpi areas yesterday. The visiting team was accompanied by the General Secretary of Indian Youth Congress northeast in-charge Indrani Mishra who visited various

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