Drop charges as I have stopped fasting Sharmila

Irom Chanu Sharmila today urged the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West to drop the charges against her as she has ended her protest fast and is now living like a normal person Source The Sangai Express

Irom Chanu Sharmila today urged the Court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Imphal West to drop the charges against her as she has ended her protest fast and is now living like a normal person Source The Sangai Express

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Cops, cop aspirants clash, indefinite bandh called

The voice of opposition against the Government’s decision to cancel a recruitment process held in 2013 for appointment of Police Constables is getting louder and louder Source The Sangai Express

The voice of opposition against the Government’s decision to cancel a recruitment process held in 2013 for appointment of Police Constables is getting louder and louder Source The Sangai Express

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HC rolls back wanted tag on Ratan

A Division Bench of the High Court of Manipur today passed an order directing that the words ‘wanted criminal’ used by the State police when it announced the wanted tag on former convenor of JCILPS Khomdram Ratan be deleted Source The Sangai Express

A Division Bench of the High Court of Manipur today passed an order directing that the words ‘wanted criminal’ used by the State police when it announced the wanted tag on former convenor of JCILPS Khomdram Ratan be deleted Source The Sangai Express

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Public discussion on rehabilitation and resettlement of Chadong village held

A public discussion on the process of rehabilitation and resettlement for affected villagers of Chadong village was held at Wunghon village community hall near Yaingangpokpi today Source The Sangai Express

A public discussion on the process of rehabilitation and resettlement for affected villagers of Chadong village was held at Wunghon village community hall near Yaingangpokpi today Source The Sangai Express

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EDP training for SCST youth

Organized by MSME Development Institute, Imphal, the inaugural function of M S Nane Enterprise, Entrepreneurship Development Programme ESDP on tailoring and embroiery for educated unemployed SC ST youth was held at M S Nane Enterprises, TNK, Senapat…

Organized by MSME Development Institute, Imphal, the inaugural function of M S Nane Enterprise, Entrepreneurship Development Programme ESDP on tailoring and embroiery for educated unemployed SC ST youth was held at M S Nane Enterprises, TNK, Senapati, reports our correspondent Source The Sangai Express

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Thoubal 1st Division League SYDA emerge champion

Imphal, Aug 23: SYDA, Athokpam emerged champion of the 1st Division Thoubal Football League Tournament 2016, organised by the District Football Association (DFA), Thoubal after crushing WYFC, Wangjing 3-0 in the league champion match today at Charangpa…

Imphal, Aug 23: SYDA, Athokpam emerged champion of the 1st Division Thoubal Football League Tournament 2016, organised by the District Football Association (DFA), Thoubal after crushing WYFC, Wangjing 3-0 in the league champion match today at Charangpat Mayai Leikai.

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CYCC win in Chandel 1st division league

IMPHAL, Aug 23: CYCC registered a comfortable win over CKYC today in the ongoing Chandel district 1st division football league 2016 today at Liwa Sarei football ground being organised by DSA, Chandel.
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IMPHAL, Aug 23: CYCC registered a comfortable win over CKYC today in the ongoing Chandel district 1st division football league 2016 today at Liwa Sarei football ground being organised by DSA, Chandel.

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IEDFA super league Wins for XI Star, SAK

IMPHAL, Aug 23: ABA, Kshetrigao suffered a defeat at the hands of XI Star, Akampat while SAK, Yumnam Khunou edged past NIVSO, Keibi in the ongoing MK Ghanendrajit Memorial super division football league tournament organised by IEDFA.
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IMPHAL, Aug 23: ABA, Kshetrigao suffered a defeat at the hands of XI Star, Akampat while SAK, Yumnam Khunou edged past NIVSO, Keibi in the ongoing MK Ghanendrajit Memorial super division football league tournament organised by IEDFA.

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SKYC, YDO victorious in IWDFA Super Div

Imphal, Aug 23: SKYC, Sekmai edged past THAU, Thangmeiband by a narrow margin of three goals to two while YDO, Lamdong Konjeng Leikai sailed past MPSC 1-0 in the ongoing S Birachandra Singh Memorial Super Division Football League, 2016 being organised …

Imphal, Aug 23: SKYC, Sekmai edged past THAU, Thangmeiband by a narrow margin of three goals to two while YDO, Lamdong Konjeng Leikai sailed past MPSC 1-0 in the ongoing S Birachandra Singh Memorial Super Division Football League, 2016 being organised by Imphal West District Football Association at SKYC ground, Awang Sekmai.

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Restriction lifted

Imphal, Aug 23: The ban imposed on M Manindra Memorial Indoor Stadium has been lifted after an agreement was arrived at today between Badminton Association, Moirang (BAM) and Moirang Municipal Council (MMC). MMC will support and extend assistance to t…

Imphal, Aug 23: The ban imposed on M Manindra Memorial Indoor Stadium has been lifted after an agreement was arrived at today between Badminton Association, Moirang (BAM) and Moirang Municipal Council (MMC). MMC will support and extend assistance to the players and BAM will also extend manpower in the works of MMC in future. BAM expressed gratitude to Moirang SDO and Councillors of MMC.

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Selection trial

Imphal, Aug 23: The Imphal West District Badminton Association (IWDBA) will conduct a trial selection of players in junior and senior level category on August 27 and 28 to represent the association in the forthcoming State Championship to be held at K…

Imphal, Aug 23: The Imphal West District Badminton Association (IWDBA) will conduct a trial selection of players in junior and senior level category on August 27 and 28 to represent the association in the forthcoming State Championship to be held at Kakching from September 3 to September 7. Interested players are informed to submit their names to the office of IWDBA on or before August 25, said a statement issued by secretary, IWDBA.

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PYC felicitates

Imphal, Aug 23 : Public Youth Club, Keirak felicitated Th Wangba of Keirak Khongnang Leikai on winning a gold medal (45 kg category) in the recently conducted 5th Thang-Ta Federation Cup 2016, organised by Jammu Kashmir Thang-Ta Assn from July 29 to …

Imphal, Aug 23 : Public Youth Club, Keirak felicitated Th Wangba of Keirak Khongnang Leikai on winning a gold medal (45 kg category) in the recently conducted 5th Thang-Ta Federation Cup 2016, organised by Jammu Kashmir Thang-Ta Assn from July 29 to Aug 2. K Ningthemjao social worker, S Irabot retd Head Master and Th Sanatomba Pradhan Keirak G/P graced the ceremony as presidium members. Earlier, Th Wangba got two gold medals and one bronze medal in Thang-Ta competitions held at different places of India.

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Reminiscence of Usharba, an unsung hero

It was a lazy mid- morning but what followed was going to boost me for a very long time. We were just having a casual conversation around the dining table during our morning meal (ayukki chak charamdai) and my father was talking about one of his cousins who died recently. That’s how I got inspired to write the following story.

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It was a lazy mid- morning but what followed was going to boost me for a very long time. We were just having a casual conversation around the dining table during our morning meal (ayukki chak charamdai) and my father was talking about one of his cousins who died recently. That’s how I got inspired to write the following story.

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An open letter to Governor V Shanmuganathan

(contd from previous issue)
But, the discourse of the interface between indigenous identity and Aryan identity within the state of Manipur continues to persist. Here is an example, however uncritical it may sound, of how the illogical idea of Aryan ori…

(contd from previous issue)
But, the discourse of the interface between indigenous identity and Aryan identity within the state of Manipur continues to persist. Here is an example, however uncritical it may sound, of how the illogical idea of Aryan origin or cultural Aryanness of Manipuris is deliberately pushed forward:

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Deep divide over proposed Bill Refusing to see eye to eye

Four major players and at stake are the people. Two players diametrically opposite to each other while no one knows how one of the four players will respond when approached. One of the four remaining is obviously caught between the two extreme opposite…

Four major players and at stake are the people. Two players diametrically opposite to each other while no one knows how one of the four players will respond when approached. One of the four remaining is obviously caught between the two extreme opposites. Welcome to Manipur.

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House session

As decided today by the Business Advisory Committee, the 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly may be held for four days from September 2.
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As decided today by the Business Advisory Committee, the 14th session of the 10th Manipur Legislative Assembly may be held for four days from September 2.

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Flood victims form committee

Chandel, Aug 23: Flood Victims Demand Committee, Chandel district headquarters was constituted during a meeting held at Chandel Indoor Stadium today, reports our correspondent.
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Chandel, Aug 23: Flood Victims Demand Committee, Chandel district headquarters was constituted during a meeting held at Chandel Indoor Stadium today, reports our correspondent.

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Fire Service Dept highlights its services

Imphal, Aug 23 (DIPR) : The Manipur Fire Service Department has been rendering its services with the motto “We Serve to Save” to the people of Manipur saving precious lives and properties worth several crores of rupees from the clutch of fires and other manmade and natural calamities/accidents.

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Imphal, Aug 23 (DIPR) : The Manipur Fire Service Department has been rendering its services with the motto “We Serve to Save” to the people of Manipur saving precious lives and properties worth several crores of rupees from the clutch of fires and other manmade and natural calamities/accidents.

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SUK unit opened

IMPHAL Aug 23 : Students’ Union of Kangleipak has opened its Model Hr Sec School unit at a meeting held at its head office on August 22. Elangbam Spencer and Konsam Monica have been nominated as the president and secretary general of the Unit, said a s…

IMPHAL Aug 23 : Students’ Union of Kangleipak has opened its Model Hr Sec School unit at a meeting held at its head office on August 22. Elangbam Spencer and Konsam Monica have been nominated as the president and secretary general of the Unit, said a statement issued by the Union.

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S Kulla Women’s College celebrates

IMPHAL Aug 23 : The organising committee of S Kulla Women’s College, Nambol celebrated “Azadi 70-Yaad Karo Kurbani (Freedom Fortnight)” on August 23 at the college indoor hall. The function was graced by the governing body secretary S Budhachandra, Principal N Joykumar Singh, local educationist N Ibomcha Singh and HoD Sociology S Bhogendro Singh as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.

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IMPHAL Aug 23 : The organising committee of S Kulla Women’s College, Nambol celebrated “Azadi 70-Yaad Karo Kurbani (Freedom Fortnight)” on August 23 at the college indoor hall. The function was graced by the governing body secretary S Budhachandra, Principal N Joykumar Singh, local educationist N Ibomcha Singh and HoD Sociology S Bhogendro Singh as the chief guest, president and guests of honour respectively.

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