Bihu celebrated with traditional fervour

Assamese community residing in the State celebrated Rongali Bihu with great merriment and traditional fervour at Devalaya Kalibari , Thangal Bazar today Source The Sangai Express

Assamese community residing in the State celebrated Rongali Bihu with great merriment and traditional fervour at Devalaya Kalibari , Thangal Bazar today Source The Sangai Express

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Anti conversion law mooted in state

With outside religious agencies setting their foot on the soil of Manipur and trying their level best to convert all the people of the state into their respective religions using every possible means, the indigenous faiths and beliefs in the state are …

With outside religious agencies setting their foot on the soil of Manipur and trying their level best to convert all the people of the state into their respective religions using every possible means, the indigenous faiths and beliefs in the state are today on the verge of extinction, G Paoshing, Secretary of Indigenous People’s Forum, Ragailong, Imphal has expressed concerned Source Hueiyen News Service

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Indigenous People Forum, Ragailong appealed on Conversion

Taking grim note of certain individuals making all out effort for spreading expanding alien religions through forcible conversion of the indigenous people, indigenous People Forum, Ragailong Imphal East district has appealed to the Government of Mani…

Taking grim note of certain individuals making all out effort for spreading expanding alien religions through forcible conversion of the indigenous people, indigenous People Forum, Ragailong Imphal East district has appealed to the Government of Manipur for appropriate measures to ensure protection of the indigenous people of Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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AIDS memorial candle lit statewide as total number of PLHIVs reaches 40820 Speaker promises unstinted support from Manipur Legislator’s Forum on HIV AIDS

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day, 2012 was observed throughout the state with almost all NGOs and CSOs working in the field of HIV AIDS coming out to pay homage to People Living with HIV and AIDS PLHIVs who have lost their lives to H…

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day, 2012 was observed throughout the state with almost all NGOs and CSOs working in the field of HIV AIDS coming out to pay homage to People Living with HIV and AIDS PLHIVs who have lost their lives to HIV and AIDS Source Hueiyen News Service

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NCPCR Chairperson advocates child rights policy

In view of the existing situation in Manipur, Prof Shanta Sinha, Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, North East Cell has strongly advocated for a child rights policy for Manipur Source The Sangai Express

In view of the existing situation in Manipur, Prof Shanta Sinha, Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, North East Cell has strongly advocated for a child rights policy for Manipur Source The Sangai Express

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At long last, Chief Minister speaks out on Loitam Richard’s case State pushing for CBI probe, says CM

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has stated that the exact cause and circumstances leading to the death of Loitam Richard has not been verified till date Source The Sangai Express

Chief Minister Okram Ibobi has stated that the exact cause and circumstances leading to the death of Loitam Richard has not been verified till date Source The Sangai Express

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Rickshaw drivers sanitise Kekrupat

A one day social service camp was organised by All Manipur Rickshaw Drivers and Pullers’ Welfare Association at The Great June Uprising Memorial Complex, Kekrupat today Source The Sangai Express

A one day social service camp was organised by All Manipur Rickshaw Drivers and Pullers’ Welfare Association at The Great June Uprising Memorial Complex, Kekrupat today Source The Sangai Express

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Review promotion, says MHA

The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the State Government to review the proforma promotion given to four IPS officers who were on central deputation Source The Sangai Express

The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked the State Government to review the proforma promotion given to four IPS officers who were on central deputation Source The Sangai Express

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CM Ibobi plants ‘BIG’ saplings to make Imphal a Green City

With the trees planted to make Imphal a Green City in the last term all drying up due to lack of proper attention, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh today planted various well grown trees to replace them Source Hueiyen News Service

With the trees planted to make Imphal a Green City in the last term all drying up due to lack of proper attention, Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh today planted various well grown trees to replace them Source Hueiyen News Service

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Legal literacy awareness prog held at Kwatha

A one day legal literacy and awareness programme organized by District Legal Services Authority in collaboration with Human Rights Initiative, Manipur and Kwatha People’s Welfare Organisation was held at Kwatha Community Hall today Source Hueiyen Ne…

A one day legal literacy and awareness programme organized by District Legal Services Authority in collaboration with Human Rights Initiative, Manipur and Kwatha People’s Welfare Organisation was held at Kwatha Community Hall today Source Hueiyen News Service

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Richard Loitam murder case Sitin staged in Bangalore

Rejecting the forensic report over the death of Richard Loitam and demanding a CBI probe into the case, a sit in protest was staged at Bangalore Town Hall this evening Source Hueiyen News Service

Rejecting the forensic report over the death of Richard Loitam and demanding a CBI probe into the case, a sit in protest was staged at Bangalore Town Hall this evening Source Hueiyen News Service

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Dance productions staged at JNMDA

Nachom and Asta Nayika, two recent dance form productions of Nimita Devi Nritya Ashram were staged today at JN Manipur Dance Academy auditorium Source The Sangai Express

Nachom and Asta Nayika, two recent dance form productions of Nimita Devi Nritya Ashram were staged today at JN Manipur Dance Academy auditorium Source The Sangai Express

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Meetei National Front MNF condoles

Meetei National Front MNF , Kangleipak has condoled the death of Sorokhaibam Lokhon Meetei, who played a pivotal role in the activities of the Front in the northern side Source Hueiyen News Service

Meetei National Front MNF , Kangleipak has condoled the death of Sorokhaibam Lokhon Meetei, who played a pivotal role in the activities of the Front in the northern side Source Hueiyen News Service

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International AIDS Candlelight Memorial held Speaker bats with House Forum

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day was observed today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound and Manipur Dramatic union hall, Yaiskul Police Lane under the aegis of different organisations Source The Sangai Express

The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day was observed today at Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound and Manipur Dramatic union hall, Yaiskul Police Lane under the aegis of different organisations Source The Sangai Express

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NCPCR team investigates into Amujao’s death Nodal organization of NCPCR required in state Shanta Sinha

A team of National Commission on Protection of Child Rights NCPCR led by Shanta Sinha Chairperson, North East Cell conducted a field investigation into the death of one A Amujao 16 of Sawombung, who was allegedly killed by Manipur Police Commandos …

A team of National Commission on Protection of Child Rights NCPCR led by Shanta Sinha Chairperson, North East Cell conducted a field investigation into the death of one A Amujao 16 of Sawombung, who was allegedly killed by Manipur Police Commandos on January 27 last Source Hueiyen News Service

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Arunachal CM asks EU team to persuade WB, ADB to increase fund flow for AP

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) May 20 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has sought further support from the European Union (EU) to facilitate fund flow from the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which are already funding all other north east Indian states, but not Arunachal Pradesh. Interacting with an EU delegation […]

Itanagar (Arunachal Pradesh) May 20 (ANI): Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Nabam Tuki has sought further support from the European Union (EU) to facilitate fund flow from the World Bank (WB) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), which are already funding all other north east Indian states, but not Arunachal Pradesh.
Interacting with an EU delegation led by its Ambassador Joao Cravinho here, Tuki said: “Arunachal is a virgin land, with 82 percent forest cover, and my government has adopted a priority policy to convert Jhum Land under unsustainable maize and paddy cultivation to productive green land by promoting horti-agri and allied cultivation like tea and rubber during 12th Five Year Plan to increase the forest cover to 90 percent. I will call on the Central Government soon to seek compensation for protecting and conserving the rich biodiversity since the Supreme Court banned forest activities in 1996.”
Highlighting the huge potential of Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Tuki said that though his government had submitted proposals as desired by Central Government, the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank, these had been rejected due to objections raised by China.
He said that Arunachal Pradesh had an annual budget of around Rs 3,000 crore, but was still hugely dependent on New Delhi for funding from external agencies.
Dwelling on the hydropower potential of the state, Tuki informed the EU delegation that the 2,000 MW Lower Subansiri project, the 600 MW Kameng project and the 110 Pare project would be commissioned within the next two to three years to improve the power scenario.
Responding to a question from Ambassador Cravinho, Tuki informed that the proposed 1,554 Trans-Arunachal Highway, Tasigaon-Bhutan Road, the historic Stillwell Road were close to completion, while the airports at Pasighat, Tzu and Ziro were under renovation and would improve communication.
“We have sought a direct fixed wing air service with Kolkata from these airports,” he disclosed.
Poland’s Ambassador to India Pitor Klodkowski said that he was highly impressed by the first hand experience of the rich cultural mosaic of Arunachal and its inspiring natural beauty, and added that this would lay a strong foundation between the state and 34 other nations, including 27 European nations.
Endorsing Tuki’s views that the maiden visit of eight European diplomats was historic, Ambassador Klodkowski said support should be gathered to win over China in not opposing the flow from of development funds from the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
“All us were taken in by your rich traditions and culture. Our hearts are filled with whatever we saw and heard. Hopefully, this will lay a strong foundation and we all will try to achieve it,” he told Tuki in front of a gathering. Ambassador Cravinho had earlier said: “The hospitality is very touching during this trip aimed at identifying potentials to strengthen our ties with India. This is the second visit after the visit of four diplomats to Assam and Meghalaya last year led by Czechoslovakia Ambassador Miloslav Staesk.”
He added: “This was a tremendous learning experience that has opened our eyes to tap Arunachal’s potential, particularly by the EU members, inhabited by people speaking 23 languages with diversity like this state.”
He also lauded the power point presentation on state’s investment potential by Planning Secretary Ankur Garg.
The ambassadors, including Borislav Kostov (Bulgaria), Janos Terenyi (Hungary), Terhi Hakala (Finland),
Marian Tomasik (Slovakia) and German charge-d-affairs Cord Meier-Klodt interacted with the chief minister in presence of Education Minister Bosiram Siram, Power (Electrical) Minister Tanga Byaling, Industries Minister Tapang Taloh, Parliamentary Secretaries T N Thongdok and Nabam Rebia, Principal Secretary Yeshi Tsering and special secretary and PPP director Sonam Chombey at the CM’s conference hall here.

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CM wants probe by neutral body into killings of Richard, Laaba

Mail News Service Imphal, May 20 : Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh today said a neutral body like the CBI should investigate into the killings of Richard Loitam and Okram Laaba.O. Ibobi said the Karnataka government has not intimated about the matter . A police team which went to Bangalore also came back. O Laaba […]

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Imphal, May 20 : Chief Minister, Okram Ibobi Singh today said a neutral body like the CBI should investigate into the killings of Richard Loitam and Okram Laaba.O. Ibobi said the Karnataka government has not intimated about the matter . A police team which went to Bangalore also came back.
O Laaba was also found dead on July 23, 2011, inside his hostel room (No 111) at Padur (Kellambakam) of Tamil Nadu. Laaba a BCA student at Hindustan College of Arts & Science in Chennai was found murdered in his hostel room and the post mortem report an unnatural death and the student’s face was found wrapped in a bag indicating he was suffocated to death and there was signs of forced entry in his hostel room. Repeated requests to the Tamil Nadu police to enquire into the matter has not yielded any result . Richard Loitam was found dead in his hostel room on 18th of this month . He was a student of B. Arch (1st year) at Acharya College, Bengaluru. Karnataka police has been giving different versions of the death though the moral remains of the deceased showed signs of torture and assault on his head. First Karanataka police said he died due to drug problem which was found untrue. Later Karnataka police said the student died due to heart failure which again was denied by parents and medical history of the student. Both the parents of Richard are doctors and they produced medical records of their son who was medically fit and a good football player.
Meanwhile the campaign for “Justice for Richard” in face book has reached 210507 members.
A student said he was afraid to go back to his hostel.

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