The heavenly designs of snowflakes

Dr Irengbam Mohendra Singh The whole world is a nuclear family. We are all built of atoms. Now we know where we came from and who we are. So are the snowflakes. Everything has an architecture, based on physical laws of nature. Creativity thrives in the strangest places as that of snowflakes, somewhere in Heaven. […]

Dr Irengbam Mohendra Singh The whole world is a nuclear family. We are all built of atoms. Now we know where we came from and who we are. So are the snowflakes. Everything has an architecture, based on physical laws of nature. Creativity thrives in the strangest places as that of snowflakes, somewhere in Heaven. […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/the-heavenly-designs-of-snowflakes/

State Govt fumbles on sugar subsidy ; Now no subsidy on sugar !

Imphal, November 04 2017: In the face of the Central Government’s instruction to give subsidy on sugar only to AAY card holders, the State Government is unable to take any initiative about giving subsidy on sugar . The State’s monthly quota of sugar was 1763 MT and it was distributed to public at subsidised rate […]

Imphal, November 04 2017: In the face of the Central Government’s instruction to give subsidy on sugar only to AAY card holders, the State Government is unable to take any initiative about giving subsidy on sugar . The State’s monthly quota of sugar was 1763 MT and it was distributed to public at subsidised rate […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/state-govt-fumbles-on-sugar-subsidy-now-no-subsidy-on-sugar/

MGNREGS: Rs 820 Cr for Nagaland, Rs 80 Cr for State

Imphal, November 04 2017: Whereas neighbouring Nagaland has obtained MGNREGS fund of Rs 819.42 crore in five instalments during the current fiscal year, Manipur remains complacent with just Rs 79.90 crore sanctioned in two instalments. Even this comparatively small amount could not be utilised fully. As such, no one has any idea about when the […]

Imphal, November 04 2017: Whereas neighbouring Nagaland has obtained MGNREGS fund of Rs 819.42 crore in five instalments during the current fiscal year, Manipur remains complacent with just Rs 79.90 crore sanctioned in two instalments. Even this comparatively small amount could not be utilised fully. As such, no one has any idea about when the […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/mgnregs-rs-820-cr-for-nagaland-rs-80-cr-for-state/

‘Welcome to South Nagalim’ greets CM, Ministers, MLAs

Imphal, November 04 2017: Though thousands of people turned out to accord a grand reception to Chief Minister N Biren Singh during his maiden visit to Chandel district today, it was marred by the blazing words, “Welcome to South Nagalim” written in bold on the road near Japhou bazar. The offending words were promptly erased […]

Imphal, November 04 2017: Though thousands of people turned out to accord a grand reception to Chief Minister N Biren Singh during his maiden visit to Chandel district today, it was marred by the blazing words, “Welcome to South Nagalim” written in bold on the road near Japhou bazar. The offending words were promptly erased […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/welcome-to-south-nagalim-greets-cm-ministers-mlas/

Chandel hosts 2nd hill dist headquarters’ Cabinet meet : Cabinet approves draft investment policy

Imphal, November 04 2017: A Cabinet meet held today at Chandel mini-secretariat approved a draft Industrial and Investment Policy of Manipur 2017 . It was the second time that Cabinet meeting was held at a hill district headquarters. Earlier, the BJP-led coalition Government held a Cabinet meeting at Churachandpur district headquarters . Speaking to media […]

Imphal, November 04 2017: A Cabinet meet held today at Chandel mini-secretariat approved a draft Industrial and Investment Policy of Manipur 2017 . It was the second time that Cabinet meeting was held at a hill district headquarters. Earlier, the BJP-led coalition Government held a Cabinet meeting at Churachandpur district headquarters . Speaking to media […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/chandel-hosts-2nd-hill-dist-headquarters-cabinet-meet-cabinet-approves-draft-investment-policy/

Villagers of Kwatha Village decry over pathetic road condition

Laishram Ranbir Promises made for better road infrastructures in the state turn as another joke when when it comes to link roads of the most of the city areas and villages in the state. In most of the city areas and villages, roads have more potholes than carpeted and smooth surface. The potholes are so […]

Laishram Ranbir Promises made for better road infrastructures in the state turn as another joke when when it comes to link roads of the most of the city areas and villages in the state. In most of the city areas and villages, roads have more potholes than carpeted and smooth surface. The potholes are so […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/villagers-of-kwatha-village-decry-over-pathetic-road-condition/

The absurdity of the National Eligibility Test

Avijit Pathak I think I was lucky. When I was a university student, there was no National Eligibility Test (NET). Hence, I could afford to be like Dostoyevsky’s ‘ridiculous man’ – dreaming, imagining and wondering. I was not ‘precise’, ‘objective’ and ‘structured’. Instead, I cherished my epistemological anarchism. My professor once asked me to write […]

Avijit Pathak I think I was lucky. When I was a university student, there was no National Eligibility Test (NET). Hence, I could afford to be like Dostoyevsky’s ‘ridiculous man’ – dreaming, imagining and wondering. I was not ‘precise’, ‘objective’ and ‘structured’. Instead, I cherished my epistemological anarchism. My professor once asked me to write […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/the-absurdity-of-the-national-eligibility-test/

Manipur : Ranked 5th in women safety : Just stereotyping ?

Making it to the news for the right reason. Not bad for a State like Manipur which has been making news across the country for all the wrong reasons. Fifth safest place for women in the country and this is clearly reflected in the fact that unlike other parts of the country, Manipur has nothing […]

Making it to the news for the right reason. Not bad for a State like Manipur which has been making news across the country for all the wrong reasons. Fifth safest place for women in the country and this is clearly reflected in the fact that unlike other parts of the country, Manipur has nothing […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/manipur-ranked-5th-in-women-safety-just-stereotyping/

JAC agrees Sangai Fest opening ceremony at BOAT

Imphal, November 03 2017: The JAC against the shifting of opening ceremony of Sangai Festival 2017 from Keibul Lamjao has agreed to hold the opening ceremony at Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on November 21 having learnt the technical difficulties of the State Government to organise the opening ceremony at Keibul Lamjao . Certain agreements […]

Imphal, November 03 2017: The JAC against the shifting of opening ceremony of Sangai Festival 2017 from Keibul Lamjao has agreed to hold the opening ceremony at Bheigyachandra Open Air Theatre (BOAT) on November 21 having learnt the technical difficulties of the State Government to organise the opening ceremony at Keibul Lamjao . Certain agreements […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/jac-agrees-sangai-fest-opening-ceremony-at-boat/

Annual Cross Country Run

Imphal, November 03 2017: Sainik School Imphal conducted the Annual Cross Country Run today. Principal of the school flagged off the Run in which a total of 100 Cadets from Classes VII to XII participated, conveyed PIB Defence Wing in a press release . To bring out the best of its students, SSI has a […]

Imphal, November 03 2017: Sainik School Imphal conducted the Annual Cross Country Run today. Principal of the school flagged off the Run in which a total of 100 Cadets from Classes VII to XII participated, conveyed PIB Defence Wing in a press release . To bring out the best of its students, SSI has a […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/annual-cross-country-run/

PPCM objects ST demand for Meiteis

Imphal, November 03 2017: Reiterating their objection to the demand for enlistment of Meitei/Meetei in the ST category, the Protection and Preservation Committee Manipur (PPCM) today submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister N Biren. Speaking to media persons at their Wahengbam Leikai office today, PPCM convenor Nongthombam Bimol pointed out that Manipur has a written […]

Imphal, November 03 2017: Reiterating their objection to the demand for enlistment of Meitei/Meetei in the ST category, the Protection and Preservation Committee Manipur (PPCM) today submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister N Biren. Speaking to media persons at their Wahengbam Leikai office today, PPCM convenor Nongthombam Bimol pointed out that Manipur has a written […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/ppcm-objects-st-demand-for-meiteis/

Incensed customers lock up UBI branch

Ukhrul, November 03 2017: Taking strong exception to the often parroted line “No network and cash shortage,” incensed public of Ukhrul today shut down the district lead bank, UBI indefinitely. Giving vent to their ire, the public, apart from locking up the UBI bank, demanded installation of VSAT to prevent internet irregularity which has come […]

Ukhrul, November 03 2017: Taking strong exception to the often parroted line “No network and cash shortage,” incensed public of Ukhrul today shut down the district lead bank, UBI indefinitely. Giving vent to their ire, the public, apart from locking up the UBI bank, demanded installation of VSAT to prevent internet irregularity which has come […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/incensed-customers-lock-up-ubi-branch/

Nephiu Rio seeks solution as Christmas present from Centre : Solution before election, urges Nagaland

Dimapur, November 03 2017: The Government of Nagaland has impressed upon the Government of India today the need for settling the Naga political issue before Nagaland goes to the polls early next year . In this regard, Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang along with his full team of Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) Government Cabinet […]

Dimapur, November 03 2017: The Government of Nagaland has impressed upon the Government of India today the need for settling the Naga political issue before Nagaland goes to the polls early next year . In this regard, Nagaland Chief Minister TR Zeliang along with his full team of Democratic Alliance of Nagaland (DAN) Government Cabinet […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/nephiu-rio-seeks-solution-as-christmas-present-from-centre-solution-before-election-urges-nagaland/

Protest against demonetisation of November 8, 2016 : 10 parties join hands to observe Black Day

Imphal, November 03 2017: Altogether 10 political parties have come together to observe Black Day on November 8 in protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of November 8 last year which demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes then in circulation. The Black Day observation which would feature a mass rally and a public […]

Imphal, November 03 2017: Altogether 10 political parties have come together to observe Black Day on November 8 in protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s announcement of November 8 last year which demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes then in circulation. The Black Day observation which would feature a mass rally and a public […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/protest-against-demonetisation-of-november-8-2016-10-parties-join-hands-to-observe-black-day/

State boxer and coach hospitalised due to food poisoning on-board Azad Hind Express

By Our Sports Reporter Imphal, Nov 2: Three boxers and a coach from Manipur were hospitalised in critical condition due to food poisoning after having water from a uniform crew on-board Indian Railways’ Azad Hind Express between Howrah and Pune. The incident occurred on the evening of October 25 while they were on their way […]

By Our Sports Reporter Imphal, Nov 2: Three boxers and a coach from Manipur were hospitalised in critical condition due to food poisoning after having water from a uniform crew on-board Indian Railways’ Azad Hind Express between Howrah and Pune. The incident occurred on the evening of October 25 while they were on their way […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/state-boxer-and-coach-hospitalised-due-to-food-poisoning-on-board-azad-hind-express/

Elections make a mockery of democracy

Ashish Kothari Elections are a violation of democracy. Our once-in-five-years pilgrimage to the voting booth is a mockery of what democracy should actually mean. Aghast? Hold off for a bit on your judgement that I’m off my rocker, anti-national, or in any case not worth reading further. Hear me out. Democracy = demo (people) + […]

Ashish Kothari Elections are a violation of democracy. Our once-in-five-years pilgrimage to the voting booth is a mockery of what democracy should actually mean. Aghast? Hold off for a bit on your judgement that I’m off my rocker, anti-national, or in any case not worth reading further. Hear me out. Democracy = demo (people) + […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/elections-make-a-mockery-of-democracy/

Raging debate on ST status for Meiteis : Final say rests with Delhi

How will the inclusion of the Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Constitution of India hurt the interest of the different communities, which are already included in the Scheduled Tribe list ? This question is important in the backdrop of the strong voice of opposition, first raised by the All Tribal Students’ Union, […]

How will the inclusion of the Meiteis in the Scheduled Tribe list of the Constitution of India hurt the interest of the different communities, which are already included in the Scheduled Tribe list ? This question is important in the backdrop of the strong voice of opposition, first raised by the All Tribal Students’ Union, […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/raging-debate-on-st-status-for-meiteis-final-say-rests-with-delhi/

NIA Court examines accused in murder of Nongdrenkhomba

Imphal, November 02 2017: The charge hearing of the murder case of PREPAK chairman N Nongdrenkhomba alias Nabachandra and his associate Leishangthem Sanjit, was partly held today, before the Special Court, NIA, Manipur and November 24 has been fixed for further hearing of the charges levelled against the six accused of the case . The charge […]

Imphal, November 02 2017: The charge hearing of the murder case of PREPAK chairman N Nongdrenkhomba alias Nabachandra and his associate Leishangthem Sanjit, was partly held today, before the Special Court, NIA, Manipur and November 24 has been fixed for further hearing of the charges levelled against the six accused of the case . The charge […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/nia-court-examines-accused-in-murder-of-nongdrenkhomba/

Mizoram, Manipur and Sikkim amongst safest States for women in India

By Shabana Islam Laskar Guwahati, November 2:  According to the recent findings of Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) Mizoram, Manipur and Sikkim are the safest places for women after Goa and Kerala. This is the first time that GVI has come up with a research report which analyses the Indian States where women are safer or crimes […]

By Shabana Islam Laskar Guwahati, November 2:  According to the recent findings of Gender Vulnerability Index (GVI) Mizoram, Manipur and Sikkim are the safest places for women after Goa and Kerala. This is the first time that GVI has come up with a research report which analyses the Indian States where women are safer or crimes […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/mizoram-manipur-and-sikkim-amongst-safest-states-for-women-in-india/

Bee larvae – Rich man’s food in Ukhrul

Ukhrul, November 02 2017: Many may balk at this but to the people of Ukhrul (As with probably all the tribals of Manipur and the North East), bee larvae is today a menu on the rich man’s table with each piece costing at least Rs 15-20 . No wonder the people of Ukhrul today have a […]

Ukhrul, November 02 2017: Many may balk at this but to the people of Ukhrul (As with probably all the tribals of Manipur and the North East), bee larvae is today a menu on the rich man’s table with each piece costing at least Rs 15-20 . No wonder the people of Ukhrul today have a […]

Read more / Original news source: http://kanglaonline.com/2017/11/bee-larvae-rich-mans-food-in-ukhrul/