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Rail Project Runs Into Multiple Obstacles, Works Face Suspension, Meeting 2014 Deadline Looks Remote
One of the tunnels drilled for the rail track. Image Credit: Sangai Photo
IMPHAL, Jul 1: In addition to the problem of land dispute, deplorable condition of National Highway-53 from Imphal to Jiribam has impeded the ongoing construction work of laying the rail track from Jiribam to Tupul, which is set...
60 Trucks Stranded In Assam As Blockade Chokes NH-53, Jiri Demand For District Intensifies
A file picture of NH-53 and map of Jiribam sub-division. Image Credit: Sangai Photo
IMPHAL, Jun 13: At least sixty loaded freight trucks bound for Imphal have been stranded at Jirighat in Assam as the five-day economic blockade on National Highway 53 entered the third day today following the demand for...
Rail Line Runs Into Compensation Bump
A map of the Imphal Jiri rail line with work on in full swing (File photo). Image Credit: Sangai Photo
IMPHAL, Jun 6: Several village authorities have decided to halt the track laying work of the Jiribam-Tupul railway line from June 13 in case the concerned authorities failed to give away the pending...
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...
Coaching Class For Minority Students Begins
IMPHAL, May 22: A six-month long coaching class for students from economically backward minority community has commenced from today at Azad High School, Yairipok.
The coaching class for class VI to X standard students is being organized by Manipur Minority and OBC Economic Development Society with the...
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...
No Electricity, No Road Connectivity, Boat Trip The Sole Means Of Communication, Jiri Hamlet Caught In A Time Warp, No Change Since ’64
A ramshackle structure passes off as the lone primary school in this Jiri village. Image Credit: Sangai Photo
JIRI, May 18: Boroikhal is a village in Jiribam sub-division, Imphal East district which is in the news today for all the wrong reasons-long years of negligence.
The said village is about 15-kilometre...
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...
Club Reminds CM Of NH-53 Existence
IMPHAL, Apr 29: Asking the Chief Minister to take some interest in the development of National Highway 53 from Imphal to Jiribam just like any other development works like the Capital Project, Khuga Dam, etc, United Club NH-53, Manipur has suggested that the Chief Minister should conduct an inspection...
BRIEF NEWS: April 30, 2011
Youth waiting for surrender dies
IMPHAL, Apr 29: An 18 year old youth who was handed over to the Army to surrender died under mysterious circum- stances.
Salam Sanjoy alias Bono (18) s/o Kamini of Tera Moirang Hanuba Leirak under Lamphel police station Imphal West district was handed over to 12th Maratha...
BRIEF NEWS: April 28, 2011
Kakching protests
IMPHAL, Apr 27: Police swung into action today to disperse a sit-in- protest at Kakching Bazar and foil an attempt to take out a rally in protest against holding the training program of the Congress party on flagship programs for Chandel district at Khangshim village, which the protestors...
BRIEF NEWS: April 27, 2011
Folk songs recorded
IMPHAL, Apr 26: The Natural & Cultural Heritage Conservation Initiative (NCHCI), a Delhi-based NGO organized a two-day documentation of Naga Folk Music at Ringui (Tongou) village in Ukhrul district on 22nd and 24th April.
Altogether 50 songs from Zingtun (West) area were recorded...
BRIEF NEWS: April 20, 2011
ZSU thanks
IMPHAL, Apr 19: The All Zeliangrong Students’ Union has conveyed gratitude to the general public, civil organizations and student bodies and all those who contributed in making the 48 hours bandh a success in all Zeliangrong areas of Manipur.
A press release issued by the AZSU claimed that...
