Politics of Women Reservation in Nagaland: Between Customary Law and Constitutional Provision

By Dr. Kamei Aphun Election to the urban local bodies in Nagaland, including the Kohima Municipal Council, scheduled for February 1st, 2017 has seen many collisions with State and the peoples’ organizations, particularly with the tribal hohos. This requires a very careful analysis. The bone of contention lies between Naga customary laws and the Indian […]

By Dr. Kamei Aphun Election to the urban local bodies in Nagaland, including the Kohima Municipal Council, scheduled for February 1st, 2017 has seen many collisions with State and the peoples’ organizations, particularly with the tribal hohos. This requires a very careful analysis. The bone of contention lies between Naga customary laws and the Indian […]

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The Machiavellian

In the run-up to state assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has finally cracked the whip on the deeply entrenched state bureaucracy, although it remains to be seen whether the recent shakedown in district administrators and district police would be able to provide a level playing field so as to ensure free and […]

In the run-up to state assembly elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has finally cracked the whip on the deeply entrenched state bureaucracy, although it remains to be seen whether the recent shakedown in district administrators and district police would be able to provide a level playing field so as to ensure free and […]

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Let there be no ‘Silent Spring’ for Mother India

Swami Chidanand Saraswati When i was young, growing up in Himalayan jungles, my mornings were filled with birdsong as sweet sonnets rose to the skies to greet the rising sun. Today, those voices are becoming stilled by over-use of the chemical, DDT, which weakens their shells, destroying the budding life inside. At the same time, […]

Swami Chidanand Saraswati When i was young, growing up in Himalayan jungles, my mornings were filled with birdsong as sweet sonnets rose to the skies to greet the rising sun. Today, those voices are becoming stilled by over-use of the chemical, DDT, which weakens their shells, destroying the budding life inside. At the same time, […]

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The last educated man from South – The controversy monger

Samarjit Kambam Seems like the Governor of Meghalaya in the flesh and blood of Mr V Shanmuganathan (now resigned) is a guy at the wrong time and place. During his short stint as Governor of Manipur, he had already created a ruckus during the grand inaugurations of two institutions – Manipur University of Culture in […]

Samarjit Kambam Seems like the Governor of Meghalaya in the flesh and blood of Mr V Shanmuganathan (now resigned) is a guy at the wrong time and place. During his short stint as Governor of Manipur, he had already created a ruckus during the grand inaugurations of two institutions – Manipur University of Culture in […]

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No pol advts in print media on Feb 3, 4 : EC

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 :The Election Commission of India on Thursday directed that no political party, candidate, organisation or any person will publish any advertisement in print media on 3 and 4 February unless contents of the advertisement proposed to be published have been pre-certified by the political parties and candidates from the Media Certification […]

NEW DELHI, Feb 2 :The Election Commission of India on Thursday directed that no political party, candidate, organisation or any person will publish any advertisement in print media on 3 and 4 February unless contents of the advertisement proposed to be published have been pre-certified by the political parties and candidates from the Media Certification […]

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Pushing Jyotin out from the Congress Backing better prospects

Let it be clear. It was not Jyotin Waikhom who chose to leave the Congress, but the party which literally sealed the door on him in admitting Kh Joykisan into the Congress sometime back. The same is the case with Sagolshem Achouba, the man who has been contesting from Wangoi Assembly Constituency as a Congress […]

Let it be clear. It was not Jyotin Waikhom who chose to leave the Congress, but the party which literally sealed the door on him in admitting Kh Joykisan into the Congress sometime back. The same is the case with Sagolshem Achouba, the man who has been contesting from Wangoi Assembly Constituency as a Congress […]

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IOC allays fuel shortage fear during polls

IMPHAL, Feb 2: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Imphal office has assured that there would be little shortage of fuel for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election. It has been calculated that around 800 Kls of petrol and 1000 Kls of diesel would be needed for the State Assembly election. Top officials of the IOC’s Imphal […]

IMPHAL, Feb 2: Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Imphal office has assured that there would be little shortage of fuel for the 11th Manipur Legislative Assembly election. It has been calculated that around 800 Kls of petrol and 1000 Kls of diesel would be needed for the State Assembly election. Top officials of the IOC’s Imphal […]

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Report sent to Commission

IMPHAL, Feb 2: The Chief Electoral Officer has sent the report regarding the case of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi listing the State Government’s achievements at the Statehood Day event, to the Election Commission of India (ECI) today. The recent developments have come following the complaint filed by the BJP to the ECI alleging that the […]

IMPHAL, Feb 2: The Chief Electoral Officer has sent the report regarding the case of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi listing the State Government’s achievements at the Statehood Day event, to the Election Commission of India (ECI) today. The recent developments have come following the complaint filed by the BJP to the ECI alleging that the […]

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Addl Chief Secy, Commissioner, UNC leaders leave for Delhi

IMPHAL, Feb 2: With the stage all set for a tripartite meeting among the United Naga Council (UNC), the Government of Manipur and the Government of India, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Dr Suresh Babu who would be leading the State Government’s delegation has categorically stated that they would explore all avenues to bring a temporary […]

IMPHAL, Feb 2: With the stage all set for a tripartite meeting among the United Naga Council (UNC), the Government of Manipur and the Government of India, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Dr Suresh Babu who would be leading the State Government’s delegation has categorically stated that they would explore all avenues to bring a temporary […]

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Good Will Mission appeals to find a positive solution to the propose tripartite talk

Good Will Mission for Peaceful Co existence Manipur GWMPCM has appealed the Government of India GOI , State Government SG and United Naga Council UNC to find a positive solution in the proposed tripartite talk scheduled to hold from tomorrow at …

Good Will Mission for Peaceful Co existence Manipur GWMPCM has appealed the Government of India GOI , State Government SG and United Naga Council UNC to find a positive solution in the proposed tripartite talk scheduled to hold from tomorrow at New Delhi Source IT News

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Focus only on possible positive outcome UCM

Categorically stating that the Government should know the people are prepared to meet any eventuality rather than find a solution which is unacceptable, the United Committee Manipur UCM has urged both the State Government and the Central Government t…

Categorically stating that the Government should know the people are prepared to meet any eventuality rather than find a solution which is unacceptable, the United Committee Manipur UCM has urged both the State Government and the Central Government to focus only on possible positive outcome to end the current crisis of economic blockade at the tripartite meeting scheduled tomorrow Source The Sangai Express

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5 persons injured, 4 vehicle vandalized as workers of two rival candidates clashed at Thoubal Kiyam

At least 5 persons including 2 women workers of rival candidates were injured and as many as 4 vehicles including a Bollero were vandalized in a deadly clashed between the workers of two rival candidates of Wangkhem Assembly constituency at Thoubal Kiy…

At least 5 persons including 2 women workers of rival candidates were injured and as many as 4 vehicles including a Bollero were vandalized in a deadly clashed between the workers of two rival candidates of Wangkhem Assembly constituency at Thoubal Kiyam today morning Source IT News

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No political advertisements in print media on Feb 3, 4 EC

The Election Commission of India on Thursday directed that no political party, candidate, organisation or any person will publish any advertisement in print media on 3 and 4 February unless contents of the advertisement proposed to be published have be…

The Election Commission of India on Thursday directed that no political party, candidate, organisation or any person will publish any advertisement in print media on 3 and 4 February unless contents of the advertisement proposed to be published have been pre certified by the political parties and candidates from the Media Certification and Monitoring Committee MCMC Source The Sangai Express

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Liquor seized, disposed

A large quantity of locally brewed liquor was seized by Imphal West Narcotic Cell and Mayang Imphal police from different locations today Source The Sangai Express

A large quantity of locally brewed liquor was seized by Imphal West Narcotic Cell and Mayang Imphal police from different locations today Source The Sangai Express

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Training on role of cops in polls held

A one day training cum lecture programme on the role of police personnel for conducting free and fair election in Imphal East district was held at the conference hall of Imphal East District Police Headquarters today morning Source The Sangai Express

A one day training cum lecture programme on the role of police personnel for conducting free and fair election in Imphal East district was held at the conference hall of Imphal East District Police Headquarters today morning Source The Sangai Express

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PRJA awaits EC nod on party symbol

The newly floated Peoples’ Resurgence and Justice Alliance PRJA of rights activist Irom Sharmila, who ended her 16 year long fasting agitation on August 9 last year, has moved the Election Commission of India for granting the PRJA image of ‘whistle’ …

The newly floated Peoples’ Resurgence and Justice Alliance PRJA of rights activist Irom Sharmila, who ended her 16 year long fasting agitation on August 9 last year, has moved the Election Commission of India for granting the PRJA image of ‘whistle’ as the party symbol Source The Sangai Express PTI

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‘Rule of Law’ necessary for free and fair Manipur polls TMC

Concerned over the law and order situation in poll bound Manipur, Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee has said that establishment of Rule of law is the foremost necessity for holding free and fair elections scheduled on March 4 and March 8 …

Concerned over the law and order situation in poll bound Manipur, Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee has said that establishment of Rule of law is the foremost necessity for holding free and fair elections scheduled on March 4 and March 8 Source The Sangai Express PTI

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Shocking Maharashtra Sociology text book ‘Families pay dowry when the girl is ugly’

A paragraph in a class 12 Sociology text book published by the Maharashtra State Education Board, that states ugliness of the girl as one of the reasons why families pay dowry, simply beggars belief and ends up doing the opposite of its intended purp…

A paragraph in a class 12 Sociology text book published by the Maharashtra State Education Board, that states ugliness of the girl as one of the reasons why families pay dowry, simply beggars belief and ends up doing the opposite of its intended purpose of creating awareness about the obnoxious social practice Source The Sangai Express Huffington Post

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Granted bail

Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal West has granted bail to KK Nganba after furnishing PR Bond of Rs 30000 with surety like amount today as the Investigation Officer has not submitted chargesheet or FF before the Court Source The Sangai Express

Chief Judicial Magistrate Imphal West has granted bail to KK Nganba after furnishing PR Bond of Rs 30000 with surety like amount today as the Investigation Officer has not submitted chargesheet or FF before the Court Source The Sangai Express

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