Imphal, Dec 28 : Healthcare services were affected in Manipur today after employees of the health and family welfare departments joined the ceasework launched by government workers’ unions to demand implementation of the recommendations of the Sixth Pay Commission. All the government...
Assam Rifles motorcycle rally reaches Imphal
IMPHAL, Dec 28 : On the occasion of its golden jubilee on January 1, 2009 the 14th Assam Rifles has organised a motorcycle rally to enhance the goodwill and image of the Assam Rifles and to spread the message of peace and harmony in all the insurgency infested states of the north...
Relay hunger strike enters 18th day
IMPHAL, Dec 28 : The relay hunger strike organized by the Sharmila Kanba Lup at the Porompat PDA Complex entered its 18th day today. It was the turn of about 160 women belonging to the Kongpal Khongman Meira Paibi and the Meiyang Langjing Semgat Sagat Lup who turned up in solidarity...
Number of UGC schemes under XIth plan period
IMPHAL, Dec 28 : A one-day workshop on "Availing of UGC assistance during XIth plan" organized by the Government College Principals` Council and sponsored by the directorate of university and higher education was held at the State Guest House today.
Giving the keynote address, N...
Jiri meet urges for power supply
Jiribam, Dec 28 : A joint public meeting attended by different social organisations and student bodies of Jiribam has resolved to urge upon the authority concerned to restore electricity supply to the area at the earliest.
The public meeting held at the office of the All Jiribam...
New Delhi tells Islamabad to take firm action against terrorists operating from its soil
New Delhi, Dec 28 : India has informed Pakistan that it is not engaged in a troop build-up along the border, and sought firm action against terrorist camps and militant groups operating from Pakistani soil. New Delhi also told Islamabad that it has no plans for a military action, but wanted a combination of "executive action and judicial processes" against terrorist elements like the Lashker-e-Toiba...
Manipur artisans to provide live demonstration at expo
The Crafts and Social Development Organization (CSDO), Imphal, Manipur is organizing a Manipur Handicrafts Expo beginning from December 26 to January 04. This expo is being organised under the patronage of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), under the Ministry of Textiles.
Manipur has a rich handicraft tradition going back by centuries. Handicraft products like terracotta, potteries, cane...
IRB Personel Shot Dead In Imphal
Imphal, Dec 27 : A personnel of India Reserve Battalion (IRB) who was on leave has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his village in Imphal East district of Manipur, police said today.
S. Surjit Sharma who was a jawan of 4th IRB was gunned...
Riots break out in Imphal jail
Imphal, Dec 27 : Another jail riot broke out on Thursday morning at the Sajiwa Central Jail in Imphal East following the confrontation of inmates of the jail to prevent shifting of hard core underground inmates to the Tihar jail in Delhi.
According to police sources, the incident took place at about 6:00 am on Thursday when inmates confronted the police personnel who were trying to transfer four...
ZCF Delhi celebrates Christmas
The Zomi Christian Fellowship, Delhi celebrates Christmas at it maximum gaiety. A large number of fellowship members turn out on this auspicious celebration. Worship service was started by 11AM in the morning. Local Committee member Mr. T. Zamlunmang precided the worship service. It was opened with a Scripture reading and prayer by Ladies Department Chairperson Mrs. Esther Vungneiching. Christmas...
Famine dampens Christmas festive mood in Churachandpur
By S Singlianmang Guite
CCpur, Dec 27 : On Christmas eve a crowd usually swarm the dusty corri- dors of this second largest township in the State but this chilling winter evening is ostensibly different.
The crowd and the ample smile on their faces that reminds vendors of the brisk...
SPOs demand authorities to clarify on their future
IMPHAL, Dec 25 : The controversial SPO issue is once again rearing to boil over if a public complaint by one of the SPOs, Elangbam Bigyananda who spoke to the media at the Manipur Press Club today is anything to go by.
Bigyananda said he is one of the 300 SPOs recruited on July...
Manipur Givernor Send His Christmas greetings
Imphal, Dec 23 : Governor of Manipur Gurbachan Jagat has greeted the people of Manipur, specially the Christian brethren, on the occasion of Christmas.
In a message of greetings, Governor stated that the message of Lord Jesus Christ of love, mercy, forgiveness, compassion, benevolence...
Rice agents decry over delay
Imphal, Dec 23 : Decrying the failure of FCI Imphal Divisional Manager to release PDS rice for the month of November to all the agents of Assembly constituencies under Imphal West district even as December is closing, MLAs' representatives of 14 Assembly constituencies of Imphal...
Over Rs 12 lakhs sales at seven day Khadi Mela
Imphal, Dec 23 : The Seven-day long Khadi Mela held at Gandhi Memorial Hall, Imphal organized by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) concluded today with a sale-proceed of more than Rs.12 lakhs.
The concluding function held today was attended by former MLAs N Nimai,...
Heirok SPOs to follow Sharmila
Imphal, Dec 22 : The special police officers (SPOs) recruited for protection of Heirok in Thoubal district of Manipur may follow in the footsteps of human rights crusader Irom Sharmila instead of guarding the village with arms. Sharmila has been on a fast unto death since November 2000 demanding lifting of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958. For the second consecutive day today, 300 SPO trainees...
RTI is a steering which leads govt off corruption :Ibobi
Imphal, Dec 22 : Manipur Chief Minister Okarm Ibobi today said that Right to Information Act, 2005 is like the steering of a vehicle moving on the roads, it steers a government off corruption and makes it transparent and accountable.
The Chief Minister was speaking as the chief...
'Pay NREGS wages through VAs, not banks'
Churachandpur, Dec 22 : In view of its perceived urgency arising out of the need to clear school fees for securing children's results before Christmas and the monetary requirement of the festival and New Year celebrations, Kuki Inpi, Manipur requested the Director, NREGA to pay the...
Security beefed-up at Sekmai, Senapati
Imphal, Dec 21 : Commuters faced severe inconveniences as suspected bandh supporters pelted stones at vehicles, particularly passenger carriers at Sekmai area today forcing security force personnel to fire tear gas and rubber bullet to control the situation.
On the otherhand, with...
Satellite Towns in Imphal is New Agenda
Imphal, Dec 21 : State Chief Minister, O Ibobi has said that with a view to alleviating the traffic congestion and mounting garbages in Imphal city, the government was considering with the planning department the feasibility of developing satellite towns in different parts of Greater Imphal.
Chief Minister Ibobi, who was the chief guest at the inaugural function of the two-day seminar on the theme...
With boom in sale charcoal traders ‘shine’ through soot
By Addie Chiphang
Women engaging in charcoal trade to earn their livelihoods
Imphal, Dec 20 : With the advent of chilly winter season, the household demand of Charcoal has been on the rise giving a good reason to many poor women who are engaged in the business of selling Charcoal to smile.
Regardless of the snooty black Charcoal powder sticking on their faces and cloths, the Charcoal sellers in...
Agitations, bridge collapse corner Manipur
IMPHAL, Dec 19 : Inspite of the agitating Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) announcing exemption of certain type of vehicles from the purview of its ongoing agitation, bandhs along the National Highways, impending threat of enforcing similar form of protest and collapse of a bridge...
Kangla protester joins Sharmila cause
Ibobi slammed for apathy to cause
Meira paibis at the relay hunger strike at Porompat in Imphal East on Thursday. Picture by Eastern Projections
Imphal, Dec 19 : A woman who was part of the naked protest in front of Kangla fort four years back today joined the relay hunger strike in support of Irom Sharmila’s demand to repeal the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act.Th. Ramani Devi,...
Kaina:A Sacred Place in Manipur
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It is one of the sacred places in Manipur. The approximate distance from the capita Imphal is approximately 29...
Impact of industrialisation policy on state discussed
Imphal, Dec 19 : A three-day workshop on decreasing settlement areas in the state due to the industrialisation policies of the Indian government was organised by the Citizens Concern for Dam and Development (CCDD) at Khuman Lampak youth hostel in Imphal today.
While giving the introductary...
Two killed, four injured in Manipur clashes
Imphal, Dec 19 : Two persons have been killed and four others injured in a clash between militants and civilians in an interior Manipur village of Bishenpur district, official sources said on Thursday.
Trouble began whem Kuki militants entered Kwakta village, about 45 km from here,...
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