ATSUM mobilizes for agitation

All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur has mobilized for its proposal of the 24 hour total bandh in all hill districts of the state from the midnight of Aug 20 Source The Sangai Express

All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur has mobilized for its proposal of the 24 hour total bandh in all hill districts of the state from the midnight of Aug 20 Source The Sangai Express

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Release Irom Sharmila, Court orders ‘Intention to commit suicide cannot be established, her fast not illegal’

In a significant judgment that could set a precedent in favour of democratic protesters across the county, the court of Sessions Judge, Manipur East today dismissed the charge that human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on a fast for t…

In a significant judgment that could set a precedent in favour of democratic protesters across the county, the court of Sessions Judge, Manipur East today dismissed the charge that human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who has been on a fast for the last 14 years to demand repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act, is attempting to commit suicide and ordered the Government of Manipur to release her from custody, if not required in any other case Source Hueiyen News Service

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Tamei rallies

A massive rally was held at Tamei headquarters in Tamenglong district demanding posting of doctors at Tamei Primary Health Centre PHC today Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

A massive rally was held at Tamei headquarters in Tamenglong district demanding posting of doctors at Tamei Primary Health Centre PHC today Source The Sangai Express Newmai News Network

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Kohima Lions visited Lepers with rice, meats, dal, potatoes, sweets

Members of the Lions Club of Kohima LCK led by its President Lion Talimangyang Jamir have visited lepers in the Leprosy Colony here at Naga Bazar Friday Source NEPS

Members of the Lions Club of Kohima LCK led by its President Lion Talimangyang Jamir have visited lepers in the Leprosy Colony here at Naga Bazar Friday Source NEPS

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President’s Award recipient decries Govt indifference

Alleging indifference of the state government towards the recipients of President’s Awards in Manipur, the family of Jeevan Raksha Padak awardee Arambam Sanajaoba expressed dissatisfaction over the delayed information to the recipient Source Hueiyen…

Alleging indifference of the state government towards the recipients of President’s Awards in Manipur, the family of Jeevan Raksha Padak awardee Arambam Sanajaoba expressed dissatisfaction over the delayed information to the recipient Source Hueiyen News Service

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Consultation prog held on HIV community testing

A regional level community consultation programme of the Northeastern States on the Community Testing and World Health Organisation 2013 Guidelines on HIV Hepatitis was held today at Classic Hotel Source The Sangai Express

A regional level community consultation programme of the Northeastern States on the Community Testing and World Health Organisation 2013 Guidelines on HIV Hepatitis was held today at Classic Hotel Source The Sangai Express

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MUTSU asks ATSUM Emboi to suspend bandh

Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union, or MUTSU has appealed to Emboi Serto led All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur ATSUM on Tuesday to postpone its proposed 24 hour hill districts bandh to be started from the midnight of August 21 Source Huei…

Manipur University Tribal Students’ Union, or MUTSU has appealed to Emboi Serto led All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur ATSUM on Tuesday to postpone its proposed 24 hour hill districts bandh to be started from the midnight of August 21 Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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State tops list of HIV infected pregnancy

According to the NACO’s State Fact Sheet 2013, Manipur has the highest number of pregnant women infected with HIV among the Northeastern States Source The Sangai Express

According to the NACO’s State Fact Sheet 2013, Manipur has the highest number of pregnant women infected with HIV among the Northeastern States Source The Sangai Express

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Tamei rally for adequate medical attention

A massive rally was held at Tamei headquarters in Tamenglong district demanding the posting of doctors at Tamei Primary Health Centre PHC today Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

A massive rally was held at Tamei headquarters in Tamenglong district demanding the posting of doctors at Tamei Primary Health Centre PHC today Source Hueiyen News Service Newmai News Network

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Campaign espouses tobacco free Manipur

State Tobacco Control Cell under the Medical Directorate today organised a campaign for Tobacco Free Northeast Manipur cum Regional Workshop on National Tobacco Control Programme Source The Sangai Express

State Tobacco Control Cell under the Medical Directorate today organised a campaign for Tobacco Free Northeast Manipur cum Regional Workshop on National Tobacco Control Programme Source The Sangai Express

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Artificial fuel scarcity hits state

Artificial fuel scarcity has hit Manipur once again, even though the stocks of petrol, diesel, and SK oil have not yet decreased by even an inch Source Hueiyen News Service

Artificial fuel scarcity has hit Manipur once again, even though the stocks of petrol, diesel, and SK oil have not yet decreased by even an inch Source Hueiyen News Service

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Teenager injured in IED blast

Even as a 17 year old boy was injured in an IED blast at Mantripukhri, a hand grenade along with a live bullet was planted at the gate of a former special contractor’s residence at Uripok today Source The Sangai Express

Even as a 17 year old boy was injured in an IED blast at Mantripukhri, a hand grenade along with a live bullet was planted at the gate of a former special contractor’s residence at Uripok today Source The Sangai Express

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Cabinet decision lauded

All Manipur Elementary School Teachers’ Association AMESTA and All Manipur National State Awardee Teachers’ Association have lauded the State Cabinet’s decision to extend the service tenure of teachers who are recipients of State and National level…

All Manipur Elementary School Teachers’ Association AMESTA and All Manipur National State Awardee Teachers’ Association have lauded the State Cabinet’s decision to extend the service tenure of teachers who are recipients of State and National level Source Hueiyen News Service

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Fuel shortage lurks in State

On account of the violent con frontation on Nagaland Assam border and subsequent indefinite blockade along Dimapur Guwahati highway at Golaghat, problem of fuel shortage now looms large over Manipur Source The Sangai Express

On account of the violent con frontation on Nagaland Assam border and subsequent indefinite blockade along Dimapur Guwahati highway at Golaghat, problem of fuel shortage now looms large over Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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Amnesty, CORE hail court order

Hailing the court order for releasing Irom Chanu Sharmila, Amnesty International India has described it as a legal and moral victory of Sharmila’s 13 year long hunger strike Source Hueiyen News Service

Hailing the court order for releasing Irom Chanu Sharmila, Amnesty International India has described it as a legal and moral victory of Sharmila’s 13 year long hunger strike Source Hueiyen News Service

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Chinese troops ‘intrude’ 25 km into Ladakh

Chinese troops reportedly entered almost 25 km into Indian territory in Ladakh on Sunday, in an area close to where the two sides had a tense three week standoff last year Source The Sangai Express

Chinese troops reportedly entered almost 25 km into Indian territory in Ladakh on Sunday, in an area close to where the two sides had a tense three week standoff last year Source The Sangai Express

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Court dismisses attempt to commit suicide charge, says Irom Sharmila’s protest is centred on political demand AntiAFSPA crusader Irom Sharmila freed

In a landmark judgement which could bolster democratic and non violent protest movements across the country, Court of Sessions Judge, Imphal East released human rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, allowing her plea that she is not attempting to commit…

In a landmark judgement which could bolster democratic and non violent protest movements across the country, Court of Sessions Judge, Imphal East released human rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, allowing her plea that she is not attempting to commit suicide Source The Sangai Express

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Amnesty International hails release of Irom Sharmila

The release of Indian rights activist Irom Sharmila is a legal and moral victory following her 13 year long hunger strike, Amnesty International India said Tuesday Source The Sangai Express Agencies

The release of Indian rights activist Irom Sharmila is a legal and moral victory following her 13 year long hunger strike, Amnesty International India said Tuesday Source The Sangai Express Agencies

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Pujari hurt in temple blast

A powerful bomb explosion which took place in the intervening night of August 18 and 19 at Thakurbari Mandir, Mantripukhri under Heingang police station in Imphal East district, left at least one person injured Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

A powerful bomb explosion which took place in the intervening night of August 18 and 19 at Thakurbari Mandir, Mantripukhri under Heingang police station in Imphal East district, left at least one person injured Source Hueiyen News Service NNN

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