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IGNOU convocation held at Imphal

IMPHAL, April 16: As part of the nationwide convocation, the 27th Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) convocation was held at Asha Jina Complex on Wednesday. The national level convocation

IMPHAL, April 16: As part of the nationwide convocation, the 27th Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) convocation was held at Asha Jina Complex on Wednesday.

The national level convocation was reportedly held simultaneously at IGNOU, Maidan Garhi complex, New Delhi with the secretary of the Higher Education, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India, Ashak Thakur, and the vice chancellor of the Sri Lanka Open University, Dr Vijitha Nanayakkara attending the convocation as chief guest and guest of honour respectively.

Addressing the convocation, participants at Regional Centre Imphal located at Asha Jina complex, former director in charge, Professor Memcha Loitongbam, MIMS of Manipur University said that Indira Gandhi National Open University has become the leader in providing education in open and distance education.

She further added that Open Distance Learning (ODL) system is an indispensable education system and it is the only means which can increase the gross enrolment ration of the nation.

The regional director (IGNOU) Dr S Dilan Singh said that during the 27th convocation, 238266 students are receiving their degrees, diplomas and certificate courses from IGNOU and 725 students under RC Imphal will be receiving their degrees, diplomas and certificates.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/ignou-convocation-held-at-imphal/

Form submission extended

IMPHAL, APRIL 16: The Office of the Superintendent of Archaeology, Kangla, Imphal said in a press release that the last date of form submission for Painting Competition to be held

IMPHAL, APRIL 16: The Office of the Superintendent of Archaeology, Kangla, Imphal said in a press release that the last date of form submission for Painting Competition to be held at Kangla in relation of World Heritage Day has been extended till 10am of April 18 in the interest of the students. The office will remain open on April 17 from 10am-2pm for issuing and receiving form.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/form-submission-extended/

`Bir Singh` of Shumang Leela passes away

IMPHAL, Apr 16: Laimayum Ibotombi Sharma, who played the role of ‘Bir Singh’ in the highly popular Shuman Leela ‘Abir Khan’, passes away today morning, at his Irom Meijrao residence

IMPHAL, Apr 16: Laimayum Ibotombi Sharma, who played the role of ‘Bir Singh’ in the highly popular Shuman Leela ‘Abir Khan’, passes away today morning, at his Irom Meijrao residence after a prolonged illness. He was 84. L Ibotombi Sharma took important role in other popular plays such as, ‘Pocket Mar’, ‘Punshi Marup’ and ‘Sahargi Meiri’ etc.

He was with the Meitie Leima Jatra cum Drama Assn. Shining Star and had served as Director at Kamakhya Sangeet Mandal.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/bir-singh-of-shumang-leela-passes-away/

PFI to support Kejriwal in Varanasi

IMPHAL, APRIL 16: A two-day long Central Secretariat meeting of the Popular Front of India was held at New Delhi wherein it was decided to support AAP party candidate Arvind

IMPHAL, APRIL 16: A two-day long Central Secretariat meeting of the Popular Front of India was held at New Delhi wherein it was decided to support AAP party candidate Arvind Kejriwal at Varanasi who is contesting against Narendra Modi, said the Popular Front of India, Manipur in a press release.

The Central Secretariat condemns the recent attacks on Kejriwal and further appealed to voters of Vadodara Lok Sabha Constituency to support and cast their votes for INC candidate Madhusudan Mistry.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/pfi-to-support-kejriwal-in-varanasi/

UG cadre arrested

IMPHAL, APRIL 16: Under the supervision of K Meghachandra Singh, Additional SP (Ops)/IW the commando unit of District Police Imphal arrested one s/s corporal of PREPAK (PRO) organisation, Nongthombam Wangthoiba alias Borot Singh, age 24, s/o N Loken Singh of Nambol Thangtak Mamang Leikai near the HIcham Yaichampat, Yaiskul along with one Chinese hand grenade recovered from his person yesterday. A case has been registered at Imphal Police Station and investigation is going on said the PRO, police Department, Manipur in a press release.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/ug-cadre-arrested/

Man killed in road mishap

IMPHAL April 16: A 23 year-old was killed in a single vehicle accident involving a Tata 407 around 3pm on Tuesday along the inter village road from Heirok Ingalok to

IMPHAL April 16: A 23 year-old was killed in a single vehicle accident involving a Tata 407 around 3pm on Tuesday along the inter village road from Heirok Ingalok to Konaikhong in Thoubal district.

Three others were also injured and are presently admitted at RIMS. Their details are awaited.

The dead has been identified as Saikhom Nobin, 23, son of Nageshwor of Heirok Part III, Ingalok.

The Tata 407 was coming from Esingthenbi from Ingalok with Nobin and some others on board.

Nobin died at the spot with head injuries and his body was deposited at the JNIMS morgue Tuesday night.

Meanwhile, family members have claimed the body after post mortem was conducted at the JNIMS morgue.

Thoubal police have taken up a case regarding the incident.

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2014/04/man-killed-in-road-mishap/

75% voters seal Inner Manipur fate – Calcutta Telegraph

Calcutta Telegraph75% voters seal Inner Manipur fateCalcutta TelegraphImphal, April 17: Anger and consternation in the designated camps of seven militant groups having suspension of operations agreement with the Centre and the state government over “…

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75% voters seal Inner Manipur fate
Calcutta Telegraph
Imphal, April 17: Anger and consternation in the designated camps of seven militant groups having suspension of operations agreement with the Centre and the state government over “denial of rights to cast votes” as well as poll boycott in four polling …
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Pro-peace rebels denied voting rights in Manipur – Times of India

E-Pao.netPro-peace rebels denied voting rights in ManipurTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Cadres of seven rebel groups, which had signed a Suspension of Operation (Soo) pact with the state government, expressed serious concern over the failure of the authorities …

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Pro-peace rebels denied voting rights in Manipur
Times of India
IMPHAL: Cadres of seven rebel groups, which had signed a Suspension of Operation (Soo) pact with the state government, expressed serious concern over the failure of the authorities to make necessary arrangements for them to cast their votes despite the …
Denial of voting rights left MoU-bind UG cadres fumingE-Pao.net

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Sharmila barred from voting in Inner Manipur – Times of India

Sharmila barred from voting in Inner ManipurTimes of IndiaImphal/GUWAHATI: Manipur's Iron Lady Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on a fast for the last 13 years demanding the withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, from the state…

Sharmila barred from voting in Inner Manipur
Times of India
Imphal/GUWAHATI: Manipur's Iron Lady Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on a fast for the last 13 years demanding the withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, from the state, was not allowed to vote in the Lok Sabha polls on Thursday …

Inner Manipur sees 75% voter turnout – Times of India

Inner Manipur sees 75% voter turnoutTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Barring a few incidents of protests by voters, polling in Inner Manipur was largely peaceful on Thursday, EC officials said here. The estimated turnout was around 75%. The polling percentage mig…

Inner Manipur sees 75% voter turnout
Times of India
IMPHAL: Barring a few incidents of protests by voters, polling in Inner Manipur was largely peaceful on Thursday, EC officials said here. The estimated turnout was around 75%. The polling percentage might increase after reports from remote polling …

74% turn out; polling peaceful in Manipur – Nagaland Post

74% turn out; polling peaceful in ManipurNagaland PostHuman rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on a fast for 13 years against a special, stringent anti-terror act in Manipur, was on Thursday not allowed to vote in the Lok Sabha polls as …

74% turn out; polling peaceful in Manipur
Nagaland Post
Human rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on a fast for 13 years against a special, stringent anti-terror act in Manipur, was on Thursday not allowed to vote in the Lok Sabha polls as per law. “Under Section 62 (5) of the Representation …

74% turnout, Irom not allowed to vote in Manipur – Hindustan Times

74% turnout, Irom not allowed to vote in ManipurHindustan TimesAn Election Commission official said polling took place peacefully for the Inner Manipur seat, and no untoward incident was reported. "Balloting was completely peaceful," he added…

74% turnout, Irom not allowed to vote in Manipur
Hindustan Times
An Election Commission official said polling took place peacefully for the Inner Manipur seat, and no untoward incident was reported. "Balloting was completely peaceful," he added. State Chief Electoral Officer Oinam Nabakishore Singh put the voter …

Manipur records 74 percent polling – TwoCircles.net

Manipur records 74 percent pollingTwoCircles.netImphal : Around 74 percent of the 874,000 voters cast their ballot Thursday for the second Lok Sabha seat in Manipur, officials said. An Election Commission official said polling took place peacefully for…

Manipur records 74 percent polling
TwoCircles.net
Imphal : Around 74 percent of the 874,000 voters cast their ballot Thursday for the second Lok Sabha seat in Manipur, officials said. An Election Commission official said polling took place peacefully for the Inner Manipur seat, and no untoward …

Irom Sharmila not allowed to vote in Manipur – NDTV

NDTVIrom Sharmila not allowed to vote in ManipurNDTVImphal: Human rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on a fast for 13 years against a special, stringent anti-terror act in Manipur, was on Thursday not allowed to vote in the Lok Sabha pol…

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Irom Sharmila not allowed to vote in Manipur
NDTV
Imphal: Human rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on a fast for 13 years against a special, stringent anti-terror act in Manipur, was on Thursday not allowed to vote in the Lok Sabha polls as per law. "Under Section 62 (5) of the …
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Manipur records 74% polling – Times of India

Manipur records 74% pollingTimes of IndiaIncumbent member of the Congress, Moirangthem Nara Singh of the Communist Party of India (CPI), and R.K. Ranjan Singh, a former Manipur University professor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are the main conte…

Manipur records 74% polling
Times of India
Incumbent member of the Congress, Moirangthem Nara Singh of the Communist Party of India (CPI), and R.K. Ranjan Singh, a former Manipur University professor of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are the main contenders. Meinya Singh, who is seeking …

Live: 62% turnout, Irom not allowed to vote in Manipur – Hindustan Times

FirstpostLive: 62% turnout, Irom not allowed to vote in ManipurHindustan TimesSixty-two percent of the voters out of 8.53 lakh electorate have casted their ballot in the second phase of polling for the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat till 2pm on Thursday,…

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Live: 62% turnout, Irom not allowed to vote in Manipur
Hindustan Times
Sixty-two percent of the voters out of 8.53 lakh electorate have casted their ballot in the second phase of polling for the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat till 2pm on Thursday, election office sources said. Polling was brisk at many polling stations in …
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Inner Manipur records over 80% polling – Business Standard

Inner Manipur records over 80% pollingBusiness StandardOver 80 per cent votes were cast in Inner Manipur Parliamentary constituency today, election office sources said. Polling began in 1256 polling stations in the constituency at 7 am and ended at 4 p…

Inner Manipur records over 80% polling
Business Standard
Over 80 per cent votes were cast in Inner Manipur Parliamentary constituency today, election office sources said. Polling began in 1256 polling stations in the constituency at 7 am and ended at 4 pm. Areas in the four valley districts of the state …

Over 71 percent vote in Manipur (Fifth Lead) – Business Standard

Over 71 percent vote in Manipur (Fifth Lead)Business StandardAround 71 percent of the 874,000 voters Thursday cast their ballot for the second Lok Sabha seat in Manipur, officials said. An Election Commission official said polling took place peacefully…

Over 71 percent vote in Manipur (Fifth Lead)
Business Standard
Around 71 percent of the 874,000 voters Thursday cast their ballot for the second Lok Sabha seat in Manipur, officials said. An Election Commission official said polling took place peacefully for the Inner Manipur seat, and no untoward incident has …

Lok Sabha polls: Brisk polling in Manipur, 60 per cent votes registered till 4 pm – IBNLive

Lok Sabha polls: Brisk polling in Manipur, 60 per cent votes registered till 4 pmIBNLiveImphal: Update: 5.00 pm: Over 80 per cent polling recorded in Inner Manipur Parliamentary constituency till 4 pm. 4.00 pm: 60 per cent voting seen in Manipur till 4…

Lok Sabha polls: Brisk polling in Manipur, 60 per cent votes registered till 4 pm
IBNLive
Imphal: Update: 5.00 pm: Over 80 per cent polling recorded in Inner Manipur Parliamentary constituency till 4 pm. 4.00 pm: 60 per cent voting seen in Manipur till 4 pm. 2.00 pm: Sixty two per cent of the voters out of 8.53 lakh electorate have caste …

Manipur: 65% per cent turnout – Oneindia

Manipur: 65% per cent turnoutOneindiaImphal: Around 65% of the electorate Thursday cast their votes for the second Lok Sabha seat in Manipur, officials said. An Election Commission official said polling took place in the Inner Manipur constituency, and…

Manipur: 65% per cent turnout
Oneindia
Imphal: Around 65% of the electorate Thursday cast their votes for the second Lok Sabha seat in Manipur, officials said. An Election Commission official said polling took place in the Inner Manipur constituency, and no untoward incident has been …