Back to AFSPA

The state cabinet last Wednesday decided to extend the Disturbed Area Act, DAA, for another year. Accordingly, the Governor of the state, on the very next day, issued a notification that by the provision of Section 3 of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, the entire state, with the exception of seven Assembly constituencies […]

The state cabinet last Wednesday decided to extend the Disturbed Area Act, DAA, for another year. Accordingly, the Governor of the state, on the very next day, issued a notification that by the provision of Section 3 of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, AFSPA, the entire state, with the exception of seven Assembly constituencies […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/back-to-afspa/

‘Soil health card is one of the major components in doubling the farmers’ income’

IMPHAL | Dec 5 : Under the theme ‘Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground’, World Soil Day cum closing day of Gardeners Skill Training Programme was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Imphal West today. Addressing as chief guest, MLA and deputy chairman of State Planning Board, S. Rajen Singh said that improving quality […]

IMPHAL | Dec 5 : Under the theme ‘Caring for the Planet starts from the Ground’, World Soil Day cum closing day of Gardeners Skill Training Programme was held at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Imphal West today. Addressing as chief guest, MLA and deputy chairman of State Planning Board, S. Rajen Singh said that improving quality […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/soil-health-card-is-one-of-the-major-components-in-doubling-the-farmers-income/

Governor inaugurates two-day Kathak Utsav

IMPHAL| Dec 5 : Governor Najma Heptulla today graced the inaugural function of the 2-day Kathak Utsav organised by the Kathak Kendra, New Delhi in collaboration with the Jawarharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal at the auditorium of Manipur Film Development Society, Palace Gate. Chairperson, AC, Kathak Kendra, Ms. Kamalini Asthana; vice chairman, AC, JNMDA, […]

IMPHAL| Dec 5 : Governor Najma Heptulla today graced the inaugural function of the 2-day Kathak Utsav organised by the Kathak Kendra, New Delhi in collaboration with the Jawarharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal at the auditorium of Manipur Film Development Society, Palace Gate. Chairperson, AC, Kathak Kendra, Ms. Kamalini Asthana; vice chairman, AC, JNMDA, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/governor-inaugurates-two-day-kathak-utsav/

Bandhs, blockades delaying development: Biswajit

IMPHAL | Dec 5 : Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister, Thongam Biwsajit has called on the people to give up the habit of imposing bandhs and blockades as such activities cause more hardship to the people especially the poor. He said it is time to work collectively for development and forget the culture of […]

IMPHAL | Dec 5 : Rural Development and Panchayati Raj minister, Thongam Biwsajit has called on the people to give up the habit of imposing bandhs and blockades as such activities cause more hardship to the people especially the poor. He said it is time to work collectively for development and forget the culture of […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/bandhs-blockades-delaying-development-biswajit/

AMWJU seeks PM intervention on alleged highhandedness of BJP Manipur

IMPHAL | Dec 5 : The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union, AMWJU, has asked the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi for urgent intervention over the alleged high handiness and tyrannical attitude of state unit BJP leaders against the journalist union’s president Wangkhemcha Samjai. A memorandum was submitted during a sit-in staged at Keishampat street, […]

IMPHAL | Dec 5 : The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union, AMWJU, has asked the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi for urgent intervention over the alleged high handiness and tyrannical attitude of state unit BJP leaders against the journalist union’s president Wangkhemcha Samjai. A memorandum was submitted during a sit-in staged at Keishampat street, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/amwju-seeks-pm-intervention-on-alleged-highhandedness-of-bjp-manipur/

Manipur and Nagaland share history and cultural affinities: Biren

IMPHAL | Dec 5 : The chief minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh visited ‘Hornbill Festival’ at Kisama today. He was accompanied by PHED minister, Losii Dikho, along with MLAs, L. Susindro, K. Robindro, L. Rameshwor, Th. Satyabrata, S. Subhaschandra, Awangbou Newmai and advisor to CM Rajat Sethi. On the grand occasion, N. Biren Singh […]

IMPHAL | Dec 5 : The chief minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh visited ‘Hornbill Festival’ at Kisama today. He was accompanied by PHED minister, Losii Dikho, along with MLAs, L. Susindro, K. Robindro, L. Rameshwor, Th. Satyabrata, S. Subhaschandra, Awangbou Newmai and advisor to CM Rajat Sethi. On the grand occasion, N. Biren Singh […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/manipur-and-nagaland-share-history-and-cultural-affinities-biren/

NEFIS Protests Against BJP Govt’s Brutal Eviction Of Tribals From Amchang In Guwahati

NEFIS PROTESTS AGAINST BJP GOVT’S BRUTAL EVICTION OF TRIBALS FROM AMCHANG IN GUWAHATI! DEMANDS PROBE INTO NEXUS BETWEEN STATE BJP GOVT AND CORPORATES! DEMANDS IMMEDIATE RE-INSTATEMENT OF EVICTED FAMILIES AND RELEASE OF AKHIL GOGOI AND OTHER KMSS ACTVISTS! The activists of North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) along with other organizations protested today at Assam […]

NEFIS PROTESTS AGAINST BJP GOVT’S BRUTAL EVICTION OF TRIBALS FROM AMCHANG IN GUWAHATI! DEMANDS PROBE INTO NEXUS BETWEEN STATE BJP GOVT AND CORPORATES! DEMANDS IMMEDIATE RE-INSTATEMENT OF EVICTED FAMILIES AND RELEASE OF AKHIL GOGOI AND OTHER KMSS ACTVISTS! The activists of North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) along with other organizations protested today at Assam […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/nefis-protests-against-bjp-govts-brutal-eviction-of-tribals-from-amchang-in-guwahati/

AMMTWA locks down WAQF board

IMPHAL | Dec 4: All Manipur Madrasa Teacher Welfare Association (AMMTWA) locked down office of WAQF board located at Minuthong Hafiz Hatta, Imphal East today as a first step of its agitations. Speaking to media person, vice president of AMMTWA, Md. Abdul Jafar said WAQF board selected thirty traditional madrasa to implement madrasa modernisation. Five […]

IMPHAL | Dec 4: All Manipur Madrasa Teacher Welfare Association (AMMTWA) locked down office of WAQF board located at Minuthong Hafiz Hatta, Imphal East today as a first step of its agitations. Speaking to media person, vice president of AMMTWA, Md. Abdul Jafar said WAQF board selected thirty traditional madrasa to implement madrasa modernisation. Five […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/ammtwa-locks-down-waqf-board/

ASHAs condemns allegations against Dr. Sonachand

JIRIBAM | Dec 4 : ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) activists of Jiribam today organised a public meeting today in front of Emoinu Gas Agency protesting against the alleged defamation charges put against Dr. Sonachand Sharma and trying to evict him from Jiribam. ASHAs who attended the protest expressed that Dr. Sharma is a person […]

JIRIBAM | Dec 4 : ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) activists of Jiribam today organised a public meeting today in front of Emoinu Gas Agency protesting against the alleged defamation charges put against Dr. Sonachand Sharma and trying to evict him from Jiribam. ASHAs who attended the protest expressed that Dr. Sharma is a person […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/ashas-condemns-allegations-against-dr-sonachand/

Cooperative movement is a key for socio-economic development

IMPHAL | Dec 4: Social welfare and cooperation minister, Nemcha Kipgen said if cooperative movement are successfully implemented in the state, the socio-economic condition of the masses will be increasingly developed. The Minister addressed the gathering as chief guest at the ‘Discussion for the Development of the Cooperative Societies, Manipur’ held today at Iboyaima Shumang […]

IMPHAL | Dec 4: Social welfare and cooperation minister, Nemcha Kipgen said if cooperative movement are successfully implemented in the state, the socio-economic condition of the masses will be increasingly developed. The Minister addressed the gathering as chief guest at the ‘Discussion for the Development of the Cooperative Societies, Manipur’ held today at Iboyaima Shumang […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/cooperative-movement-is-a-key-for-socio-economic-development/

‘State govt must give assurance before Dec 8’

IMPHAL | Dec 4 : Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) submitted a memorandum today that stated five points for adoption and implementation of certain rules and regulations of Inner Line Permit System to the chief minister at around 3.30 pm. After the memorandum was submitted, a press conference was held at the […]

IMPHAL | Dec 4 : Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System (JCILPS) submitted a memorandum today that stated five points for adoption and implementation of certain rules and regulations of Inner Line Permit System to the chief minister at around 3.30 pm. After the memorandum was submitted, a press conference was held at the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/state-govt-must-give-assurance-before-dec-8/

Governor proposes creation of Research Centre in Culture Varsity

IMPHAL | Dec 4: The 4th International Sankirtan Day was celebrated today, organized by the 4th International Sankirtan Day Celebration Committee in collaboration with Shree Shree Govindaji Nat Sankirtana Academy, Wangkhei Palace Compound, Imphal. The event celebrated at the auditorium of Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal with Dr. Najma Heptulla, Governor of Manipur gracing the […]

IMPHAL | Dec 4: The 4th International Sankirtan Day was celebrated today, organized by the 4th International Sankirtan Day Celebration Committee in collaboration with Shree Shree Govindaji Nat Sankirtana Academy, Wangkhei Palace Compound, Imphal. The event celebrated at the auditorium of Lamyanba Shanglen, Palace Compound, Imphal with Dr. Najma Heptulla, Governor of Manipur gracing the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/governor-proposes-creation-of-research-centre-in-culture-varsity/

Supermoon

Full moon of December 3, 2017; Scientists have been described the full moon as ‘Supermoon’ and will be witnessed by each individual during December 3 to December 9, 2017. During this period, it will be seen 14% larger and will be seen 30% brighter than those seen on usual days. Photos by: Laishram Ranbir

Full moon of December 3, 2017; Scientists have been described the full moon as ‘Supermoon’ and will be witnessed by each individual during December 3 to December 9, 2017. During this period, it will be seen 14% larger and will be seen 30% brighter than those seen on usual days. Photos by: Laishram Ranbir

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Et tu, Brute: Governance challenge in today’s Manipur

By Amar Yumnam A few weeks ago, I had written in this very column appreciating the commitment and robust attempts by Biren as Chief Minister to bring about real world socio-politico-economic changes in Manipur. I had also written “that Biren is functioning under heavy constraints.” Then I had emphasised the fiscal constraints amongst others that […]

By Amar Yumnam A few weeks ago, I had written in this very column appreciating the commitment and robust attempts by Biren as Chief Minister to bring about real world socio-politico-economic changes in Manipur. I had also written “that Biren is functioning under heavy constraints.” Then I had emphasised the fiscal constraints amongst others that […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/et-tu-brute-governance-challenge-in-todays-manipur/

Congress continue protest demanding disclosure of framework agreement

IMPHAL | Dec 2: Former chief minister, O. Ibobi said the public of the state cannot believe the assurance given by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi that the framework agreement will not affect the territorial integrity of the state as the contents of the framework agreement is still kept secret. He was addressing a crowd during […]

IMPHAL | Dec 2: Former chief minister, O. Ibobi said the public of the state cannot believe the assurance given by Prime Minister, Narendra Modi that the framework agreement will not affect the territorial integrity of the state as the contents of the framework agreement is still kept secret. He was addressing a crowd during […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/congress-continue-protest-demanding-disclosure-of-framework-agreement/

Amoebic short sight

A fascinating question posed by German philosopher Karl Popper in All Life is Problem Solving (Routledge Classic), a collection of essays by him, in the opening essay by the same name, should provide new insights into many of the problems faced in the Northeast. It would be a lesson worthwhile reflecting by those of us […]

A fascinating question posed by German philosopher Karl Popper in All Life is Problem Solving (Routledge Classic), a collection of essays by him, in the opening essay by the same name, should provide new insights into many of the problems faced in the Northeast. It would be a lesson worthwhile reflecting by those of us […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/amoebic-short-sight-2/

AMBADA threatens indefinite bandh

IMPHAL | Dec 3 (NNN): The All Manipur Border Area Development Association (AMBADA) has threatened to impose “indefinite Manipur bandh” if the Government does not fulfill its demands. In a statement, AMBADA said it held a meeting today at Moreh town and discussed many problems faced by the general public living in the border areas. […]

IMPHAL | Dec 3 (NNN): The All Manipur Border Area Development Association (AMBADA) has threatened to impose “indefinite Manipur bandh” if the Government does not fulfill its demands. In a statement, AMBADA said it held a meeting today at Moreh town and discussed many problems faced by the general public living in the border areas. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/ambada-threatens-indefinite-bandh/

Kakmayai village becomes first LED village

THOUBAL | Dec 3: Kakmayai village under Heirok assembly constituency, Thoubal district has become the first village in the State to use LED bulbs, and watch LED TVs in every household. A social entrepreneurship organisation, Mangal Rural had given all the hard work to distribute LED bulbs and TVs to the villagers and declared that […]

THOUBAL | Dec 3: Kakmayai village under Heirok assembly constituency, Thoubal district has become the first village in the State to use LED bulbs, and watch LED TVs in every household. A social entrepreneurship organisation, Mangal Rural had given all the hard work to distribute LED bulbs and TVs to the villagers and declared that […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/kakmayai-village-becomes-first-led-village/

Only self-transformation can uplift society: Biswajit

IMPHAL | Dec 3: The newly elected office bearers of Manipur State Panchayat Parishad (MSPP) took oath and promised to perform their duties and responsibilities in sincere and diligent manner at ‘Annual Panchayat Summit’ held at Manipur Panchayat Bhavan, Porompat today. Addressing as chief guest, minister of Works, Power, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and […]

IMPHAL | Dec 3: The newly elected office bearers of Manipur State Panchayat Parishad (MSPP) took oath and promised to perform their duties and responsibilities in sincere and diligent manner at ‘Annual Panchayat Summit’ held at Manipur Panchayat Bhavan, Porompat today. Addressing as chief guest, minister of Works, Power, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj and […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/only-self-transformation-can-uplift-society-biswajit/

Johnstone schoolboy surprises all with self-created robot

IMPHAL | Dec 3: A robot called JON 17 was displayed in a Demonstration-cum-Exhibition programme held at New Hall of Johnstone Higher Secondary School yesterday. The robot was made by Thiyam Nandalal, a science stream Class XI student of Johnstone Higher Secondary School. Apart from robots, the boy said he is keen to make things […]

IMPHAL | Dec 3: A robot called JON 17 was displayed in a Demonstration-cum-Exhibition programme held at New Hall of Johnstone Higher Secondary School yesterday. The robot was made by Thiyam Nandalal, a science stream Class XI student of Johnstone Higher Secondary School. Apart from robots, the boy said he is keen to make things […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/12/johnstone-schoolboy-surprises-all-with-self-created-robot/