Separate Kuki State Demand Put To Sonia
LAMKA, Nov 13: The Kuki State Demand Committee, a lesser known entity, yesterday reminded the visiting AICC President, Sonia Gandhi of the need for a separate Kuki State to resolve the long standing problems of the Kuki people as a part of resolving the prolonged unrest besetting Manipur.
The Kuki National Assembly had as early as 1963 submitted a memorandum for a separate Kuki State as it was clear...
Sanayaima Kin Flay Sonia, Government Attitude
IMPHAL, Nov. 13: The relatives of Sana Yaima, chairman of United National Liberation Front (UNLF), blasted UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi for keeping mum about the whereabouts of the militant leader during her visit to Manipur yesterday.
Sonia yesterday inaugurated four newly constructed markets, a multi-purpose project and a girls’ hostel and laid the foundation stone of Manipur regional centre...
Civil Organizations Claim Boycott Success
IMPHAL, Nov 12: The 17 civil organizations which called a 15 hours general strike today in protest against the de facto chief of the UPA Government, Sonia Gandhi‘s visit to the State have claimed that the general strike was quite successful.
The civil organizations boycotted Sonia Gandhi’s visit and called the 15 hours general strike demanding disclosure of UNLF Chairman Sanayaima alias...
Amid Strike Calls, Stage Set For Sonia’s Visit
IMPHAL, Nov 11: With the stage ready for the arrival of UPA Chairperson and AICC president Sonia Gandhi here tomorrow, permanent member of CWC and Manipur in-charge L Falerio and AICC secretary Maj Ved Prakash who arrived in today have inspected the sites which are included in the itinerary of Sonia Gandhi.
A trial rehearsal of the activities that are expected to be carried out upon her arrival at...
UCM Backs Boycott Sonia Call
IMPHAL, Nov 10: Endorsing the call to boycott the visit of UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi to Manipur on November 12, United Committee Manipur (UCM) has announced that it will support the State-wide general strike being called by various social organizations in protest against India Govt’s silence on the whereabouts of the arrested UNLF chairman RK Meghen alias Sanayaima.
In a statement, UCM observed...
Keithel Seat Snub Leaves KMA Fuming, Strike Called
IMPHAL, Nov 10: With its demand for allotment of at least 200 seats in one of the three newly constructed double-storey market complexes at Khwairamband Keithel failing to evoke positive response from the Government, the Kabui Mothers’ Association (KMA) has declared to go ahead with the general strike to protest the snub.
The KMA today announced its decision to impose a 10 hour general strike...
Boycott, Bandh Call Given Over Delhi’s Silence On RK Meghen, Empty Streets Likely To Greet Sonia
IMPHAL, Nov 9: Several civil organizations have decided to boycott the scheduled visit of AICC president and UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi‘s visit to the State.
They have also called a 15 hour general strike on November 12, the day of Sonia Gandhi’s visit, over the Government of India‘s refusal to disclose the whereabouts of UNLF Chairman RK Meghen alias Sanayaima.
Speaking to media...
Chief Minister Inspects Finishing Touches To Market Complexes
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IMPHAL, Oct 22: The State Government has decided on new names for the three markets of Khwairamband Bazar which are being prepared for inauguration by AICC president Sonia Gandhi in November first week.
During her visit to Manipur, Sonia Gandhi would be laying floral wreaths at the memorial pillar of BT Park.
Disclosing this information while talking to media persons on the...
G K Pillai To Attend DoNER Seminar In Ukhrul
IMPHAL, Oct 17: Union Home Secretary G K Pillai arrived in Imphal this morning to take stock of recent developments in the State. Upon landing at Tulihal Airport in Imphal, he had a brief meet with the press wherein he said that his roadmap within his stay consists of attending two development seminars, one at Classic Hotel, Imphal and the other one in Ukhrul district organized by Department of Northeast...
Sonia To Inaugurate Ima Markets
IMPHAL, Oct 3: Chairperson of UPA and president of AICC Sonia Gandhi is expected to visit Imphal in first week of November to inaugurate the three market sheds of Khwairamband Bazar as well as the Tribal Market being constructed at New Checkon. Ahead of the proposed visit of Sonia Gandhi to Imphal, Permanent Invitee of Congress Working Committee (CWC) and Manipur in-charge Luizinho Falerio would be...