Inpi for release

Saying that possibly some Kuki militants were behind the abduction of Asem Tomba 40 from H Champhai village who was engaged as a labourer in the construction repairing work of Imphal Saikul road, Kuki Inpi Saikul has asked all concerned to release As…

Saying that possibly some Kuki militants were behind the abduction of Asem Tomba 40 from H Champhai village who was engaged as a labourer in the construction repairing work of Imphal Saikul road, Kuki Inpi Saikul has asked all concerned to release Asem Tomba within 48 hours Source The Sangai Express

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10 political parties back Dr Nara for LS poll

CPI leader Dr Moirangthem Nara has been chosen as the common candidate of 10 political organisations to contest in the Inner Manipur parliamentary Constituency seat in the 16th Lok Sabha election Source The Sangai Express

CPI leader Dr Moirangthem Nara has been chosen as the common candidate of 10 political organisations to contest in the Inner Manipur parliamentary Constituency seat in the 16th Lok Sabha election Source The Sangai Express

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UNC bandh supported

Various Tangkhul bodies have announced their support to the 12 hours UNC bandh called on Jan 23 in all the Naga inhabited areas against the provocative statement of Jt Secretary of MHA and to expedite the AA arrangement demand of the UNC Source The …

Various Tangkhul bodies have announced their support to the 12 hours UNC bandh called on Jan 23 in all the Naga inhabited areas against the provocative statement of Jt Secretary of MHA and to expedite the AA arrangement demand of the UNC Source The Sangai Express

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Sitin staged against road widening move

Denouncing the State Government’s decision to widen the Heikrumakhong Lamlong Bridge road by 100 feet, locals today staged a sit in protest in response to the call of the Committee Against Widening of Road on Eastern Side of Imphal River from Lamlong B…

Denouncing the State Government’s decision to widen the Heikrumakhong Lamlong Bridge road by 100 feet, locals today staged a sit in protest in response to the call of the Committee Against Widening of Road on Eastern Side of Imphal River from Lamlong Bridge to Heikrumakhong at Khurai Nandeibam Tharo Devi Community Hall Source Hueiyen News Service

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Kejriwal asks Does Shinde want to fight with the Delhi Govt

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said his Aam Aadmi Party AAP would not be backing off any time soon over its demand for the suspension of Delhi Police personnel who have been accused by his administration of dereliction of duty Sour…

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said his Aam Aadmi Party AAP would not be backing off any time soon over its demand for the suspension of Delhi Police personnel who have been accused by his administration of dereliction of duty Source The Sangai Express ANI

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URF aware of public interest Ruhini

United Revolutionary Front URF has not done anything against the wishes of the people and State as the outfit is well aware of public sentiment, said Ruhini, Home Secretary, URF Source Hueiyen News Service

United Revolutionary Front URF has not done anything against the wishes of the people and State as the outfit is well aware of public sentiment, said Ruhini, Home Secretary, URF Source Hueiyen News Service

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NE rebel groups call strike on RDay

As done every year, different insurgent groups of the North Eastern region have collectively decided to boycott the Republic Day celebration on January 26 by observing a general strike all over the region from 1 am to 5 pm Source The Sangai Express

As done every year, different insurgent groups of the North Eastern region have collectively decided to boycott the Republic Day celebration on January 26 by observing a general strike all over the region from 1 am to 5 pm Source The Sangai Express

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UG groups boycott RDay, General strike called on Jan 26

Even though the respective State administration in the northeast have beefed up security measures to ensure smooth conduct of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, underground organisations fighting for right to self determination have once agai…

Even though the respective State administration in the northeast have beefed up security measures to ensure smooth conduct of the Republic Day celebrations on January 26, underground organisations fighting for right to self determination have once again jointly announced boycott of the Republic Day and called a general strike on 26 January from 1 am to 5 in the entire region Source Hueiyen News Service

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NERPF asks Centre to scrap AFSPA

A forum of political parties from the northeast on Tuesday demanded immediate scrapping of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and stop its misuse in the region Source The Sangai Express Agencies

A forum of political parties from the northeast on Tuesday demanded immediate scrapping of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and stop its misuse in the region Source The Sangai Express Agencies

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Mock drill

As part of the country wide exercise, ahead of the Fire and Evacuation Day observance, a mock drill was conducted today at St Anthony English School, Sangakpham Source The Sangai Express

As part of the country wide exercise, ahead of the Fire and Evacuation Day observance, a mock drill was conducted today at St Anthony English School, Sangakpham Source The Sangai Express

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Five UG cadres nabbed

A combined team of Bishnupur District Police Commandos and 6 AR arrested one KCP MC cadre namely Haojam Kiran Meetei 25 s o H Binoy Meetei of Kumbi Uchan Makhong during search operation conducted at Ningthoukhong Awang Khunou on January 18, accordi…

A combined team of Bishnupur District Police Commandos and 6 AR arrested one KCP MC cadre namely Haojam Kiran Meetei 25 s o H Binoy Meetei of Kumbi Uchan Makhong during search operation conducted at Ningthoukhong Awang Khunou on January 18, according to a press note issued by SP NAB, Manipur cum PRO, Police Department Source Hueiyen News Service

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HIV person has kidney transplant

In a rare case, said to be the second of its kind in the country, doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital MSSH , Mohali successfully transplanted a kidney on a HIV positive patient, a Manipuri Source The Sangai Express

In a rare case, said to be the second of its kind in the country, doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital MSSH , Mohali successfully transplanted a kidney on a HIV positive patient, a Manipuri Source The Sangai Express

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Anomalies detected in police recruitment Govt overrides Police Hqs plea

Citing several anomalies including recruitment of candidates who did not attend viva voce in the recruitment process of Sub Inspectors and Jemadars of which results were declared in 2010, Manipur Police Headquarters wrote to the State Government to inv…

Citing several anomalies including recruitment of candidates who did not attend viva voce in the recruitment process of Sub Inspectors and Jemadars of which results were declared in 2010, Manipur Police Headquarters wrote to the State Government to invali date the said results but to no avail Source The Sangai Express

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Tribal chiefs appeal for release of BRGF fund

All Tribal Chiefs’ and Public Grievances Forum ATC PGF , Chandel district has appeal to the competent authorities to release the pending work orders of Border Regions Grant Fund BRGF for Chandel district, which have been allegedly kept withheld fo…

All Tribal Chiefs’ and Public Grievances Forum ATC PGF , Chandel district has appeal to the competent authorities to release the pending work orders of Border Regions Grant Fund BRGF for Chandel district, which have been allegedly kept withheld for the last two three years Source Hueiyen News Service

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Manipur MLA’s name missing from voters’ list – Times of India

Manipur MLA's name missing from voters' listTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: A Congress legislator and a member of the autonomous district council (ADC) of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo-dominated Churachandpur district were left red-faced after their names were foun…

Manipur MLA's name missing from voters' list
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IMPHAL: A Congress legislator and a member of the autonomous district council (ADC) of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo-dominated Churachandpur district were left red-faced after their names were found to be missing from the voters' list of their respective assembly 

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Dr Nara chosen consensus candidate

IMPHAL, January 21: Ten political parties formally announced today, Dr M Nara, Communist Party of India, state secretary as their common candidate for the upcoming 16th Lok Sabha election for inner parliamentary constituency. The announcement was made during a press … Continue reading

IMPHAL, January 21: Ten political parties formally announced today, Dr M Nara, Communist Party of India, state secretary as their common candidate for the upcoming 16th Lok Sabha election for inner parliamentary constituency.

The announcement was made during a press conference called by representatives of the ten parties at Irawat Bhavan, today.

The ten parties are Communist Party of India; Janata Dal (United); Janata Dal (Secular); Communist Party of India (M); Peoples’ Democratic Alliance; Revolutionary Socialist Party; All India Forward Block; Bahujan Samaj Party and Nationalist Congress Party, Shiv Sena.

Today’s press briefing was attended by Dr M Nara of CPI, M Tombi of Janata Dal (United); Manihar Goswami of Janata Dal (secular); Sapam Shamungou of Shiv Sena; Salam Sarat of CPI (M); L Seth of Peoples’ Democratic Alliance; Ningthoujam Ratan of Revolutionary Socialist Party; Gyaneshor Sharma of All India Forward Block; L Sarita of Bahujan Samaj Party and the leader of Nationalist Congress Party.

Speaking at the joint press conference, Sarat Salam said that CPI state secretary, Dr M Nara was unanimously chosen as the common candidate of the ten non-Congress and non-BJP political parties during a meeting at the residence of Salam Yaima at the Singjamei Yumnam Leikai on January 19.

He continued saying that for the common candidate for the outer Parliamentary constituency will be announced in the second phase, as the parties which include national parties are waiting for approval of their national parties.

Speaking at the press conference, Dr M Nara said before his selection as the common candidate, the like-minded political parties had a meeting on several occasions with the objective of deciding on a common candidate for the upcoming Lok Sabha election.

He said the parties by fielding only a common candidate is aiming to fight the present government and is trying to field the one man who would not only sit at the Parliament but also raise his voice.

He further appealed to the other non-Congress and non-BJP parties to join hands with them.

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MAPS felicitated veteran Manipur scientist

IMPHAL, January 21: The Manipur Association for the Promotion of Science (MAPS) and Research Institute of Science and Technology (RIST) today jointly organised a felicitation of Veteran Scientist of Manipur 2014 and RIST Lecture Series-3 at Manipur Press Club, Imphal. … Continue reading

IMPHAL, January 21: The Manipur Association for the Promotion of Science (MAPS) and Research Institute of Science and Technology (RIST) today jointly organised a felicitation of Veteran Scientist of Manipur 2014 and RIST Lecture Series-3 at Manipur Press Club, Imphal.

The function was attended by Prof I S Khaidem, former vice-chancellor of Manipur University; Prof M Dhaneshwar Ddean, School of Mathematical and Physical Sciences Manipur University; Prof A Surjalal Sharma, senior scientist, Department of Astrology, University in Maryland, USA and Director RIST Manipur and Prof N Rajmuhon, president, MAPS as the chief guest, guests of honour and president respectively.

During the function, MAPS felicitated Prof C Amuba, former vice-chancellor of Manipur University and Prof H Nandakumar, vice-chancellor of Manipur University and they were honoured as Veteran Scientist of Manipur 2014.

Addressing the function, Prof I S Khaidem said that the present educational system in Manipur is sub-standard in comparison with the system in other states.

The main practice in the state is that the students are more concern with taking their lessons by heart, instead of comprehending the lesson, he said.

He also observed the need to review the methodology and manner of teaching practice in the state.

More emphasis should be given on discussion between the students and the teachers so as to motivate the students, he said before adding that professionalism in the state is very low and most teachers are irresponsible in their duties.

The programme of RIST Lecture series-3 was started after the end of the felicitation programme.

In Lecture-1, Prof GJ Sharma, Life Science Department, MU lectured on Molecular Characteristics of Intergeneric Hybrid while in Lecture-2, Prof K Jugindro Singh, Department of Physics, MU talked on Technique for Measuring the Properties of Stars.

The Lecture-3 was delivered by Prof Ng Ibohal Singh, Department of Mathematics, MU on Mathematical Derivation of Black Holes and lastly, Prof A Surjalal Sharma, Senior Scientist, Department of Astronomy, University of Maryland, USA and Director, RIST Manipur presented a lecture on Complexity Science and Finance respectively.

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