United Kabui appeals to organisers of Sangai Festival

IMPHAL| Nov 18

United Kabui, North East India has appealed the organisers of the Sangai Festival to name the models of houses belonging to the Kabui community as ‘Kabui Tarangkai’ while displaying them during the upcoming Sangai Festival 2018.

A…

IMPHAL| Nov 18

United Kabui, North East India has appealed the organisers of the Sangai Festival to name the models of houses belonging to the Kabui community as ‘Kabui Tarangkai’ while displaying them during the upcoming Sangai Festival 2018.

A rel……

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Bangladesh military delegation concludes

IMPHAL | Nov 18

The Bangladesh Military Delegation which had arrived at India on November 14 returned back to Bangladesh, after a successful completion of their visit to Trishakti Corps.

The delegation during their visit, witnessed various train…

IMPHAL | Nov 18

The Bangladesh Military Delegation which had arrived at India on November 14 returned back to Bangladesh, after a successful completion of their visit to Trishakti Corps.

The delegation during their visit, witnessed various training ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53773/bangladesh-military-delegation-concludes

AMWJU condoles demise of Jashubanta

IMPHAL | Nov 18

All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) condoles the untimely demise of Manipur Press Club’s office assistant, Lamabam Jashubanta, who has been in service of the press club for the past 15 years.

Jashubanta breathed his la…

IMPHAL | Nov 18

All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) condoles the untimely demise of Manipur Press Club’s office assistant, Lamabam Jashubanta, who has been in service of the press club for the past 15 years.

Jashubanta breathed his last t……

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Free eye camp to be held at Tamenglong

TAMENGLONG| Nov 18

Chief medical officer, Tamenglong, Dr Chambo Gonmei has informed the people of Tamenglong district that a public ‘Free Eye Care Camp’ will be held under the National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB) at District Hospital,…

TAMENGLONG| Nov 18

Chief medical officer, Tamenglong, Dr Chambo Gonmei has informed the people of Tamenglong district that a public ‘Free Eye Care Camp’ will be held under the National Programme for Control of Blindness (NPCB) at District Hospital, Dui……

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Myanmarese Manipuris to take part in Sangai Festival

IMPHAL | Nov 18

The Indo-Myanmar Association, Manipur in collaboration with Salai Holdings Private Limited will be bringing Manipuris who are already settled in Myanmar’s Mandalay and Sagaing, to take part in the upcoming Sangai Festival, 2018.

IMPHAL | Nov 18

The Indo-Myanmar Association, Manipur in collaboration with Salai Holdings Private Limited will be bringing Manipuris who are already settled in Myanmar’s Mandalay and Sagaing, to take part in the upcoming Sangai Festival, 2018.

In a……

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Reception ceremony held for Narengbam Samarjit

IMPHAL | Nov 18

A reception ceremony for chairman and managing director, Salai Holdings Private Limited, Narengbam Samarjit who was conferred with the International Award “Mahatma Gandhi Samman” on October 25, 2018 at House of Commons, London, Unit…

IMPHAL | Nov 18

A reception ceremony for chairman and managing director, Salai Holdings Private Limited, Narengbam Samarjit who was conferred with the International Award “Mahatma Gandhi Samman” on October 25, 2018 at House of Commons, London, United K……

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Silchar’s Manipuri youth secures 7th position in APSC

SILCHAR | Nov 18

The examination result of one of the most reputed, combined competitive examination of 2016 conducted by the Assam Public Services Commission (APSC) was declared late Friday night. Amongst the 95 civil services posts (junior grade)…

SILCHAR | Nov 18

The examination result of one of the most reputed, combined competitive examination of 2016 conducted by the Assam Public Services Commission (APSC) was declared late Friday night. Amongst the 95 civil services posts (junior grade), Ke……

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BSF inspector general visits November 16 blast site

IMPHAL | Nov 18

In relation to the twin hand grenade blasts that took place at the sentry post of State Legislative Assembly on November 16, inspector general, Mizoram and Cachar Frontier, BSF, K.C. Mahali, visited the site to conduct thorough inve…

IMPHAL | Nov 18

In relation to the twin hand grenade blasts that took place at the sentry post of State Legislative Assembly on November 16, inspector general, Mizoram and Cachar Frontier, BSF, K.C. Mahali, visited the site to conduct thorough investig……

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CVOs to impose indefinite bandh, demands apology from MLA

IMPHAL | Nov 18

Three civil voluntary organisations (CVOs) based in Sekmai have threatened to impose indefinite bandh along the national highway-2 from tomorrow 6 am until and unless Lamshang MLA, S. Rajen tender his apology and terminate his secu…

IMPHAL | Nov 18

Three civil voluntary organisations (CVOs) based in Sekmai have threatened to impose indefinite bandh along the national highway-2 from tomorrow 6 am until and unless Lamshang MLA, S. Rajen tender his apology and terminate his security……

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Shiv Sena vice president and MPP secretary inducted to NEIDP

IMPHAL | Nov 18

North East India Development Party (NEIDP) has inducted vice president of Shiv Sena, Manipur State, Nongmeikapam Devendra and secretary, Manipur Peoples Party (MPP), Sherkhan Meinam into the party at a reception ceremony held at its…

IMPHAL | Nov 18

North East India Development Party (NEIDP) has inducted vice president of Shiv Sena, Manipur State, Nongmeikapam Devendra and secretary, Manipur Peoples Party (MPP), Sherkhan Meinam into the party at a reception ceremony held at its Man……

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21st anniversary observation of ILP movement held

IMPHAL| Nov 18

Under the motto of ‘protection, remembrance and documentation,’ the 21st anniversary observation of ILP movement in Kangleipak (Manipur) was held today at Nupi Lal Memorial Complex, Imphal.

The observation was jointly organised by…

IMPHAL| Nov 18

Under the motto of ‘protection, remembrance and documentation,’ the 21st anniversary observation of ILP movement in Kangleipak (Manipur) was held today at Nupi Lal Memorial Complex, Imphal.

The observation was jointly organised by Int……

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State Level Lamjir festival to be held

IMPHAL | Nov 18

With the objective to uplift and promote the culture and traditions of the Aimol tribe, a one day state level Lamjir cum cultural Festival will be held on December 4, at Aimol Nganing, Chandel district.

Speaking to media persons …

IMPHAL | Nov 18

With the objective to uplift and promote the culture and traditions of the Aimol tribe, a one day state level Lamjir cum cultural Festival will be held on December 4, at Aimol Nganing, Chandel district.

Speaking to media persons toda……

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Tourism Festival at Huishu concludes

UKHRUL| Nov 18

Organised by Mikpingla Industries (MPI) and Ukhrul Hills Development Foundation (UHDF) in association with NEC, the first ever ‘North East Tourism Festival’ which was held from November 15 at the river bank of Huishu in the northern …

UKHRUL| Nov 18

Organised by Mikpingla Industries (MPI) and Ukhrul Hills Development Foundation (UHDF) in association with NEC, the first ever ‘North East Tourism Festival’ which was held from November 15 at the river bank of Huishu in the northern part……

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SSATAC demands release of pending salaries before Chirstmas

IMPHAL | Nov 18

SSA Teachers’ Association Chandel appealed the authorities concerned for timely release of pending salaries for the year 2018 before Christmas.

In a press release signed by president of SSATAC, Nungchim Monganring and secretary, …

IMPHAL | Nov 18

SSA Teachers’ Association Chandel appealed the authorities concerned for timely release of pending salaries for the year 2018 before Christmas.

In a press release signed by president of SSATAC, Nungchim Monganring and secretary, Shon……

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UGs apprehended

IMPHAL | Nov 18

In two separate operations, the Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South), apprehended two cadres of proscribed UG groups, said a release from PRO of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South).

IMPHAL | Nov 18

In two separate operations, the Battalions of 9 Sector Assam Rifles under the aegis of IGAR (South), apprehended two cadres of proscribed UG groups, said a release from PRO of Headquarters Inspector General Assam Rifles (South).

It s……

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Majority minority complexes

Events in Myanmar’s Rakhine state are, to say the least, have been tragic. Bengali speaking Muslim Rohingya population there who share a homeland with the Rakhine Buddhists were hounded out of the country by their Buddhist neighbours and the Myanmar A…

Events in Myanmar’s Rakhine state are, to say the least, have been tragic. Bengali speaking Muslim Rohingya population there who share a homeland with the Rakhine Buddhists were hounded out of the country by their Buddhist neighbours and the Myanmar Army ……

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Big Data and Manipur Governance: The Sangai Festival Now

By Amar Yumnam

Earlier we use to talk of data as only numbers. Now that perception is undergoing change fast for good. With this the powerful emergence of social media as significant communication and social perception tools has also dawned on the …

By Amar Yumnam

Earlier we use to talk of data as only numbers. Now that perception is undergoing change fast for good. With this the powerful emergence of social media as significant communication and social perception tools has also dawned on the worl……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53770/big-data-and-manipur-governance-the-sangai-festival-now

WUYC Angom Leikai lifts champion title of Senior Basketball Championship

IMPHAL | Nov 18

WUYC Angom Leikai lifted the champion title beating CYLC Chingamathak by 62-59 points in the 22nd State Senior Basketball Championship 2018 which concluded at Brahmapur Nahabam Basketball Ground.

CYCL team looked positive from t…

IMPHAL | Nov 18

WUYC Angom Leikai lifted the champion title beating CYLC Chingamathak by 62-59 points in the 22nd State Senior Basketball Championship 2018 which concluded at Brahmapur Nahabam Basketball Ground.

CYCL team looked positive from the s……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53764/wuyc-angom-leikai-lifts-champion-title-of-senior-basketball-championship

Jeet Kune-Do Championship

IMPHAL | Nov 18

Three Jeet Kune-Do players will represent India in the 3rd Asian Cup Jeet Kune-Do Championship 2018 to be held at First Pacific Hall, Pattaya City, Thailand from November 25-28.

The players are Sanabam Diana Devi in Sub-Junior 24…

IMPHAL | Nov 18

Three Jeet Kune-Do players will represent India in the 3rd Asian Cup Jeet Kune-Do Championship 2018 to be held at First Pacific Hall, Pattaya City, Thailand from November 25-28.

The players are Sanabam Diana Devi in Sub-Junior 24kg, ……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53766/jeet-kune-do-championship

The government must practice what it preached: ATSUM

IMPHAL | Nov 18

All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) today appealed the state government to nullify the notification for the recruitment of JNIMS until the backlog for the smaller communities is filled up.

ATSUM was reacting to JNIMS notifi…

IMPHAL | Nov 18

All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) today appealed the state government to nullify the notification for the recruitment of JNIMS until the backlog for the smaller communities is filled up.

ATSUM was reacting to JNIMS notificati……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/53791/the-government-must-practice-what-it-preached-atsum