Day: January 11, 2017

Chakaan Gaan-Ngai, the living ritual festival of Zeliangrongs

From previous issue
If it is done at jumping ground, an elder will inform the villagers to come and collect the fresh fire which will be used in cooking. It is believed that man eats the food cooked with the new fire, there will be a long life and prosperity of the coming year. Sacrifice of pig and examination of its spleen & eating of blood curry: A big pig will be sacrificed as offering to Tingkao Ragwang and the spleen of the victim will be observed to find out the future omen. Then, holy wine locally called Gakpai Zou will be offered to Tingkao Ragwang and other lower realm gods. After cooking, the grand feast is prepared at Males’ and Girls’ Dormitories and followed by Ho-hoing known as Naplao Huai with oblation of holy wine to Tingkao Ragwang and other gods. All the members of Males’ Dormitory will first taste the curry of Zeigan (curry of pig’s internal organs cooked with blood) which is very important. Zeigam-Tumei is equal to oath-taking.

From previous issue
If it is done at jumping ground, an elder will inform the villagers to come and collect the fresh fire which will be used in cooking. It is believed that man eats the food cooked with the new fire, there will be a long life and prosperity of the coming year. Sacrifice of pig and examination of its spleen & eating of blood curry: A big pig will be sacrificed as offering to Tingkao Ragwang and the spleen of the victim will be observed to find out the future omen. Then, holy wine locally called Gakpai Zou will be offered to Tingkao Ragwang and other lower realm gods. After cooking, the grand feast is prepared at Males’ and Girls’ Dormitories and followed by Ho-hoing known as Naplao Huai with oblation of holy wine to Tingkao Ragwang and other gods. All the members of Males’ Dormitory will first taste the curry of Zeigan (curry of pig’s internal organs cooked with blood) which is very important. Zeigam-Tumei is equal to oath-taking.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/chakaan-gaan-ngai-the-living-ritual-festival-of-zeliangrongs-3/

The Naga question

Around 1947 when the British were leaving India and Angami Zapu Phizo was contemplating on questioning the concept of Indian nationhood and raise the banner of an independent Naga nation, he approached Major R Khathing, popularly known as Major Bob Khathing, and broached the subject. Khathing asked Phizo if he was contemplating a concept encompassing the entire Northeastern region. Phizo replied “No” and added that the primary concern was for the Nagas only. Khathing then told him that he was sorry that he could not go along with him on the Nagas-only policy.

Around 1947 when the British were leaving India and Angami Zapu Phizo was contemplating on questioning the concept of Indian nationhood and raise the banner of an independent Naga nation, he approached Major R Khathing, popularly known as Major Bob Khathing, and broached the subject. Khathing asked Phizo if he was contemplating a concept encompassing the entire Northeastern region. Phizo replied “No” and added that the primary concern was for the Nagas only. Khathing then told him that he was sorry that he could not go along with him on the Nagas-only policy.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/the-naga-question/

Cousin accuses Manipur man of raping her – Times of India


Times of India

Cousin accuses Manipur man of raping her
Times of India
GURGAON: A 27-year-old man has been booked in for sexually exploiting his 22-year-old cousin for past five years. The Sector 51 women’s police station filed an FIR against the man, from Manipur, who lives with his wife, daughter and the cousin sister …

Times of India

Cousin accuses Manipur man of raping her
Times of India
GURGAON: A 27-year-old man has been booked in for sexually exploiting his 22-year-old cousin for past five years. The Sector 51 women's police station filed an FIR against the man, from Manipur, who lives with his wife, daughter and the cousin sister …

Read more / Original news source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG_oCOuz1pxmo9G-lyLuO6eZ5eMnw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=HQB3WJi5FIepqAK1uLC4BA&url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/gurgaon/cousin-accuses-manipur-man-of-raping-her/articleshow/56487206.cms

Arms seized, miscreant escapes

IMPHAL, Jan 11: A combined team of Bishnupur district police commandos and 25 Assam Rifles seized a 9 mm carbine machine gun along with one magazine which were being transported on a motorcycle inside a polythene bag on January 6.

IMPHAL, Jan 11: A combined team of Bishnupur district police commandos and 25 Assam Rifles seized a 9 mm carbine machine gun along with one magazine which were being transported on a motorcycle inside a polythene bag on January 6.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/arms-seized-miscreant-escapes/

PREPAK cadres arrested

IMPHAL, Jan 11: Based on reliable information, a team of Imphal East district police commandos conducted a frisking and checking operation at Lamlong Bazar and arrested two active cadres of PREPAK on January 6.

IMPHAL, Jan 11: Based on reliable information, a team of Imphal East district police commandos conducted a frisking and checking operation at Lamlong Bazar and arrested two active cadres of PREPAK on January 6.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/prepak-cadres-arrested/

One PULF cadre held

IMPHAL, Jan 11: A combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and 6 Assam Rifles conducted a search operation at Kiyamgei and arrested an active cadre of PULF on January 6.

IMPHAL, Jan 11: A combined team of Imphal East district police commandos and 6 Assam Rifles conducted a search operation at Kiyamgei and arrested an active cadre of PULF on January 6.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/one-pulf-cadre-held/

Indigo to carry coffin of State youth

DIMAPUR, Jan 11:Two days after Indigo Airline has decided to offer free transport of coffins and “Human Remains (HUM) of poor North East people” from Delhi to the North Eastern States, the airline will carry first coffin of a youth from Manipur on Thursday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Robin Hibu, Nodal Officer for NE people in Delhi informed Newmai News Network this evening that a coffin containing the mortal remains of one youth from Ukhrul district, Sovoi Kazingmei will be transported to Imphal from New Delhi by Indigo Airline without any charge on Thursday.

DIMAPUR, Jan 11:Two days after Indigo Airline has decided to offer free transport of coffins and “Human Remains (HUM) of poor North East people” from Delhi to the North Eastern States, the airline will carry first coffin of a youth from Manipur on Thursday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Robin Hibu, Nodal Officer for NE people in Delhi informed Newmai News Network this evening that a coffin containing the mortal remains of one youth from Ukhrul district, Sovoi Kazingmei will be transported to Imphal from New Delhi by Indigo Airline without any charge on Thursday.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/indigo-to-carry-coffin-of-state-youth/

Training prog

IMPHAL, Jan 11 : A training programme on EVM, VVPAT, EVM tracking software and counting was held at Kombirei Hall, DC Office Complex.

IMPHAL, Jan 11 : A training programme on EVM, VVPAT, EVM tracking software and counting was held at Kombirei Hall, DC Office Complex.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/training-prog-5/

SVEEP campaign

Chandel: As a part of SVEEP campaign on ethical voting, District Election Officer, Chandel has organized a district level student’s painting competition under the theme, “Every Vote Counts” at DRDA Training Hall, Chandel.

Chandel: As a part of SVEEP campaign on ethical voting, District Election Officer, Chandel has organized a district level student’s painting competition under the theme, “Every Vote Counts” at DRDA Training Hall, Chandel.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/sveep-campaign-2/

NE security

Churachandpur: A video-conference on the issue of security and governance in North East India and its impact on civil society was held today from 11.30 am organised by the National Foundation for India (NFI).

Churachandpur: A video-conference on the issue of security and governance in North East India and its impact on civil society was held today from 11.30 am organised by the National Foundation for India (NFI).

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/ne-security/

People’s convention held

Churachandpur: A one day people’s convention on the theme ‘Peace and Justice in Manipur’ was held today at Mini-Auditorium, Dorcas Jubilee House, New Lamka under the aegis of SSPP JHQ Lamka under the sponsorship of Life Foundation and Centre for Social Development.

Churachandpur: A one day people’s convention on the theme ‘Peace and Justice in Manipur’ was held today at Mini-Auditorium, Dorcas Jubilee House, New Lamka under the aegis of SSPP JHQ Lamka under the sponsorship of Life Foundation and Centre for Social Development.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/peoples-convention-held-2/

Fuel distribution

Churachandpur: The district ADC will distribute fuel, petrol and diesel, to the public tomorrow for the second time in as many days with assistance from Central YMA.

Churachandpur: The district ADC will distribute fuel, petrol and diesel, to the public tomorrow for the second time in as many days with assistance from Central YMA.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/fuel-distribution-4/

CPI condemns

Thoubal: CPI member Maibam Sanahanbi was attacked today by a gang of masked men suspected to be supporters of an intending candidate of BJP, Moirangthem Hemanta at Wangjing Tentha Kendra polling station no 3, Tentha Khunou near the Keithel.

Thoubal: CPI member Maibam Sanahanbi was attacked today by a gang of masked men suspected to be supporters of an intending candidate of BJP, Moirangthem Hemanta at Wangjing Tentha Kendra polling station no 3, Tentha Khunou near the Keithel.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/cpi-condemns-2/

BJP workers’ meet held

Thoubal: A meeting of BJP workers of Sugnu Kendra was held at Wangoo Tera Awang Leikai today at the residence of intending Yumnam Jiban. The meeting was organised by BJP Sugnu Mandal.

Thoubal: A meeting of BJP workers of Sugnu Kendra was held at Wangoo Tera Awang Leikai today at the residence of intending Yumnam Jiban. The meeting was organised by BJP Sugnu Mandal.

Read more / Original news source: http://www.thesangaiexpress.com/bjp-workers-meet-held/

In Manipur, Both BJP And Congress To Make Blockade Main Election Issue – NDTV

NDTVIn Manipur, Both BJP And Congress To Make Blockade Main Election IssueNDTVImphal/Guwahati: With the economic blockade in Manipur imposed by United Naga Council over the creation of seven new districts completing 70 days, the ruling Congress governm…


NDTV

In Manipur, Both BJP And Congress To Make Blockade Main Election Issue
NDTV
Imphal/Guwahati: With the economic blockade in Manipur imposed by United Naga Council over the creation of seven new districts completing 70 days, the ruling Congress government in the state as well as the BJP are ready to turn the blockade into the …
UNC, Manipur government must find solution to end economic blockade: Kiren RijijuEconomic Times
Rijiju blames Congress government in Manipur for economic blockadeHindustan Times
Manipur groups warn of retaliation against Naga blockadeZee News
Times of India –NorthEast Today –Nagaland Post
all 11 news articles »

Read more / Original news source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE2Q0vI-pClAOfTKjSM9H5xaPozeQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779341373306&ei=XIJ2WKD4DNH_qQL657aIDQ&url=http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/in-manipur-both-bjp-and-congress-to-make-blockade-main-election-issue-1647785

Love from Ages: Meetei and Thangal relationship

Legend has a touching story about the relationship between the Thangal and the Meetei tribes of modern day Manipur. The Thangal tribes were created by God from the beginning of the earth and they continued to live on here. They are one of the most important tribes in Manipur with indigenous culture and traditions. In […]

Legend has a touching story about the relationship between the Thangal and the Meetei tribes of modern day Manipur. The Thangal tribes were created by God from the beginning of the earth and they continued to live on here. They are one of the most important tribes in Manipur with indigenous culture and traditions. In […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/01/love-from-ages-meetei-and-thangal-relationship/

UNC, Manipur government must find solution to end economic blockade: Kiren Rijiju – Economic Times

Economic TimesUNC, Manipur government must find solution to end economic blockade: Kiren RijijuEconomic TimesGUWAHATI: Union Minister of State of Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju asked the United Naga Council (UNC) and Manipur government to hammer out a solu…


Economic Times

UNC, Manipur government must find solution to end economic blockade: Kiren Rijiju
Economic Times
GUWAHATI: Union Minister of State of Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju asked the United Naga Council (UNC) and Manipur government to hammer out a solution and ensure that 72 day old economic blockades of the highways is lifted. Rijiju who was in Guwahati on …
In Manipur, Both BJP And Congress To Make Blockade Main Election IssueNDTV
Manipur groups warn of retaliation against Naga blockadeBusiness Standard
Rijiju blames Congress government in Manipur for economic blockadeHindustan Times
Times of India –NorthEast Today –Zee News
all 11 news articles »

Read more / Original news source: http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGppCAic5l-2FNRl7-aSYCwBDnp4g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779341373306&ei=nVd2WMCXDcWAqQKFvK-IAQ&url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/unc-manipur-government-must-find-solution-to-end-economic-blockade-kiren-rijiju/articleshow/56478201.cms