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Sharmila Campaign To Journey From Srinagar To Imphal In September- Activists, Writers, Institutes Close Ranks
IMPHAL, Jul 4: As part of the Save Sharmila Campaign, an unprecedented nation-wide march from Srinagar to Imphal would be undertaken in September.
Human rights activist and journalist Mohammad Tanver Iqbal has stated that many people remain unaware of Sharmila’s unsurpassed grit and determination because...
Ukhrul HIV Patients In Dire Straits
IMPHAL, May 27: In the absence of a Community Care Centre (CCC) and CD4 count facility, people afflicted by HIV and AIDS of Ukhrul district have been facing untold miseries.
Under such circumstances, people infected by HIV/AIDS are being compelled to go to Imphal for treatment or resign to their fates.
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EDITORIAL: Confusion. Thy Name Is Manipur, Method Behind The Madness
Confusion. This perhaps sums up the Manipur that we know today. To this we may add Anarchy and Chaos for the images that come to mind whenever we talk about Manipur invariably means a place where everything has turned topsy-turvy and everything that represents a set order or system is turned on its head...
EDITORIAL: Grassroots Politics, Decentralization Of Power
Power and authority to the grass root is undeniably one of the more favored slogans of a democracy and while no one can justifiably contest the merit behind the philosophy of disseminating power to the grass root level, this comes with certain riders, as evidenced in the institution of local self Governments,...
BRIEF NEWS: May 25, 2011
Girls missing
IMPHAL, May 24: Two girls, one 16 years and the other 13 years old, have been reportedly missing from their respective residences at Keibi Kumuda since May 17.
According to a statement issued by Officer in-charge of Lamlai Police Station, Mutum Dineshwori Devi (16) d/o Mutum Nabadeep Singh...
BRIEF NEWS: May 24, 2011
Meeting held
IMPHAL, May 23: A meeting of the High Powered Committee constituted under the Manipur Public Servant Personnel Liability Act with Chief Secretary as the chairman today has discussed issues related to appointment in Board of Secondary Education, Manipur and DRDAs without the approval of the...
BRIEF NEWS: May 23, 2011
IRB man held
IMPHAL, May 22: A Havildar of the 2nd IRB who was working for the PREPAK was arrested from near the gate of Imphal College yesterday at about 2 pm, said the SSP of Imphal West in a statement today.
The SSP said that Imphal West police commandos swung into action on receiving a tip off and...
BRIEF NEWS: May 22, 2011
NSCN (I-M) cadres
IMPHAL, May 21: The five NSCN (IM) cadres arrested by troops of 5 Assam Rifles from Senapati have been reportedly handed over to leaders of social organizations yesterday late in the evening.
According to a source, troops of 5 Assam Rifles arrested the five NSCN (IM) cadres from Monday...
BRIEF NEWS: May 21, 2011
Student bodies fix June 15 deadline
IMPHAL, May 20: Four prominent student bodies have warned that intense agitation will be initiated if the assurance given by Education Minister DD Thaisii of making available of text books is not materialized within June 15.
In a joint press conference held at KSA...
BRIEF NEWS: May 20, 2011
Dad assaults son
IMPHAL, May 19: A son sustained serious injuries when his father clobbered him with a hammer at Kangla Sangomshang under Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East district. The injured son identified as Longjam Manaoba alias Nabakumar (22) was reportedly taking rest on a sofa placed inside...
BRIEF NEWS: May 18, 2011
Blood donors’ pass
IMPHAL, May 17: In recognition of the altruistic contribution of the Voluntary Blood Donors in Manipur, the State Blood Transfusion Council, Manipur will issue free entertainment pass to enjoy the Miss Manipur Contest 2011, which be held on May 20 at BOAT, said a statement issued...
BRIEF NEWS: May 17, 2011
JHM to contribute to tsunami relief
IMPHAL, May 16: As a goodwill gesture to tsunami and earthquake victims of Japan, the staff of Japanese Hospital Manipur will contribute the amount of one month’s salary to the relief fund of the worst ever natural calamity.
A seven-member team of World War-II Victims...
BRIEF NEWS: May 16, 2011
Training program concludes on optimistic note
IMPHAL, May 15: The State level training program of field investigators on documentation of local health traditions concluded at Manipur University today.
The program was organized by Centre of Advanced Studies in Life Science of Manipur University in collaboration...
