Annual body meeting of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad

THOUBAL| Dec 30

The 17th annual body meeting of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Thoubal district branch, Wangjing was held today at the auditorium of Royal Academy, Lamding along with the release of four books by four different authors.

Today’s event…

THOUBAL| Dec 30

The 17th annual body meeting of Manipuri Sahitya Parishad, Thoubal district branch, Wangjing was held today at the auditorium of Royal Academy, Lamding along with the release of four books by four different authors.

Today’s event was……

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Atul Sarma on North East Development: Is the government listening?

By Amar Yumnam

In my piece last week I had promised that I would come up this time with a review of Atul Sarma’s just published book titled String of Thoughts on North East India: An Economist’s Perspective and published by Aakar Books of Delhi at …

By Amar Yumnam

In my piece last week I had promised that I would come up this time with a review of Atul Sarma’s just published book titled String of Thoughts on North East India: An Economist’s Perspective and published by Aakar Books of Delhi at a re……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54973/atul-sarma-on-north-east-development-is-the-government-listening

State lawyers association demands immediate release of Kishorchandra

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Indian Association of Lawyers, Manipur Chapter has stated that the State government’s consideration of Kishorchandra’s act of using derogatory language against the Prime Minister and the chief minister as amounting to sedition was h…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Indian Association of Lawyers, Manipur Chapter has stated that the State government’s consideration of Kishorchandra’s act of using derogatory language against the Prime Minister and the chief minister as amounting to sedition was highl……

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Farewell programme for retired ASI held

JIRIBAM| Dec 30

A farewell programme was held today for ASI, Jiribam District Police (JDP), Kongkham Manihar Singh, son of (Late) Kh. Rajmani Singh of Nambol, Lairenjam Akha Leikai, on the occasion of his retirement, organised by JDP.

Speaking o…

JIRIBAM| Dec 30

A farewell programme was held today for ASI, Jiribam District Police (JDP), Kongkham Manihar Singh, son of (Late) Kh. Rajmani Singh of Nambol, Lairenjam Akha Leikai, on the occasion of his retirement, organised by JDP.

Speaking on th……

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Shyamkumar inaugurates rural market shed and new building of Nongbrang Primary School

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Horticulture and Soil Conservation minister, Thounaojam Shyamkumar today inaugurated a rural market shed at Kongpal Kongkham Leikai, constructed under the central scheme Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) by t…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Horticulture and Soil Conservation minister, Thounaojam Shyamkumar today inaugurated a rural market shed at Kongpal Kongkham Leikai, constructed under the central scheme Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) by the H……

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Khuga Battalion organises medical camp

IMPHAL | Dec 30

A medical camp was organised today at Hiangtham Khunou village by the Khuga Battalion of Red Shield division at village Hiangtham Khunou, and a total of 232 villagers attended the medical camp, said a release by PIB (Defence Wing).

IMPHAL | Dec 30

A medical camp was organised today at Hiangtham Khunou village by the Khuga Battalion of Red Shield division at village Hiangtham Khunou, and a total of 232 villagers attended the medical camp, said a release by PIB (Defence Wing).

I……

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SSUM decries present education system

IMPHAL| Dec 30

While asserting that the teachers of the State are focusing more on “Modification of Behaviour” in their teaching styles, Socialist Students Union of Manipur (SSUM) has decried the present Education system of Manipur.

A release si…

IMPHAL| Dec 30

While asserting that the teachers of the State are focusing more on “Modification of Behaviour” in their teaching styles, Socialist Students Union of Manipur (SSUM) has decried the present Education system of Manipur.

A release signed……

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AR organises mass medical camp

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles conducted a medical camp as part of Operation Sadbhavna at Larong Khullen village today, said a release by PRO IGAR (South).

It said the medical camp under the medical officer of Chande…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Chandel Battalion of 26 Sector Assam Rifles conducted a medical camp as part of Operation Sadbhavna at Larong Khullen village today, said a release by PRO IGAR (South).

It said the medical camp under the medical officer of Chandel Ba……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54979/ar-organises-mass-medical-camp

Salai Holdings helps ailing person

IMPHAL | Dec 31

Salai Holdings Private Ltd extended support as a token of love to retired IBPS, Sagolsem Indrakumar, who is bed-ridden due to some ailments.

Board of director of the company, Y. Brojendro said, “We should acknowledge the service …

IMPHAL | Dec 31

Salai Holdings Private Ltd extended support as a token of love to retired IBPS, Sagolsem Indrakumar, who is bed-ridden due to some ailments.

Board of director of the company, Y. Brojendro said, “We should acknowledge the service exte……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54989/salai-holdings-helps-ailing-person

DESAM to felicitate teachers

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has informed that the organisation has selected six teachers who will be conferred the ‘Chingu- Maichou- Khongnangthaba Award’ (Chi-Ma-kha Khonga) which is an annual award given to te…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) has informed that the organisation has selected six teachers who will be conferred the ‘Chingu- Maichou- Khongnangthaba Award’ (Chi-Ma-kha Khonga) which is an annual award given to teache……

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Cheque handed over to recipients

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Khelen Thokchom Trust handed over the cheques for the fellowship to the two selected reporters who will be writing news stories regarding cricket in Manipur.

During the function, the two reporters were given three different topic…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Khelen Thokchom Trust handed over the cheques for the fellowship to the two selected reporters who will be writing news stories regarding cricket in Manipur.

During the function, the two reporters were given three different topics, w……

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5 days long drama festival concludes

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Manipur is known for its arts and culture not only in the country but also at the international platform but the ministry has failed to give priority in promoting the art form.

President of Manipur state co-operative union, L. To…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Manipur is known for its arts and culture not only in the country but also at the international platform but the ministry has failed to give priority in promoting the art form.

President of Manipur state co-operative union, L. Tompis……

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ST committee demands to undertake agitations

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Schedule Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur is likely to resume its demands with a different strategy in the forms of protest and agitations.

General secretary in charge of the Committee, K. Bhogendrajit said that they had been ab…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Schedule Tribe Demand Committee of Manipur is likely to resume its demands with a different strategy in the forms of protest and agitations.

General secretary in charge of the Committee, K. Bhogendrajit said that they had been abstai……

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Police launches probe into Yaralpat pony slaughter case

IMPHAL | Dec 30

The Imphal East District police have started an investigation into the alleged slaughtering of a pony for meat at Yaralpat, yesterday.

Porompat police have registered a case in connection with the incident under FIR number 364(12…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

The Imphal East District police have started an investigation into the alleged slaughtering of a pony for meat at Yaralpat, yesterday.

Porompat police have registered a case in connection with the incident under FIR number 364(12)18 ……

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‘Kishorchandra genuine journalist, not related to Congress party’

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Booking a journalist under National Security Act (NSA) without any valid reason is discrimination of democracy, and the claim made by the present government that the act of Kishorchandra Wangkhem was a mastermind of the state Congre…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Booking a journalist under National Security Act (NSA) without any valid reason is discrimination of democracy, and the claim made by the present government that the act of Kishorchandra Wangkhem was a mastermind of the state Congress p……

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Vision of NEIDP is to make NE states self-reliant: Keba

IMPHAL | Dec 30

The State will remain as a puppet under the control of central government unless the power of regional party is strengthened, said social scientist, Dhanabir Laishram during the one-day committee meeting of North East India Developm…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

The State will remain as a puppet under the control of central government unless the power of regional party is strengthened, said social scientist, Dhanabir Laishram during the one-day committee meeting of North East India Development ……

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We belong to poor families as compared to women inside market: Street vendors

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Khwairamband bazaar erupted into chaos today when police started grabbing and displacing the items sold by street vendors in the area.

Speaking to IFP, one of the street vendors said that most of the street vendors are from very …

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Khwairamband bazaar erupted into chaos today when police started grabbing and displacing the items sold by street vendors in the area.

Speaking to IFP, one of the street vendors said that most of the street vendors are from very poor……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54995/we-belong-to-poor-families-as-compared-to-women-inside-market-street-vendors

Under-age elopement should be booked under POCSO Act: CWC chairperson

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Manipur Peace and Integrity (MAPI) Council and Nongpok Leingak Apunba Nupi Lup (NLANL) jointly organised a one-day consultation programme on ‘Child Rights with Special focus on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Manipur Peace and Integrity (MAPI) Council and Nongpok Leingak Apunba Nupi Lup (NLANL) jointly organised a one-day consultation programme on ‘Child Rights with Special focus on Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act 201……

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Renowned scribe NK Sanajaoba remembered

IMPHAL | Dec 30

NK Sanajaoba Memorial Observation Committee observed the 82nd birth anniversary of NK Sanajaoba today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound.

The commemorative function was marked by offering floral tribute to the portrait of NK S…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

NK Sanajaoba Memorial Observation Committee observed the 82nd birth anniversary of NK Sanajaoba today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound.

The commemorative function was marked by offering floral tribute to the portrait of NK Sanaj……

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AR and police jointly recovered arms

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Keithelmanbi Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles in two different joint operations with Manipur Police over a period of two days apprehended two persons with a consignment of arms and one cadre of KCP (MC), said a release by PRO IGAR…

IMPHAL | Dec 30

Keithelmanbi Battalion of 9 Sector Assam Rifles in two different joint operations with Manipur Police over a period of two days apprehended two persons with a consignment of arms and one cadre of KCP (MC), said a release by PRO IGAR (So……

Read more / Original news source: http://www.ifp.co.in/page/items/54982/ar-and-police-jointly-recovered-arms