Category Archives: Headlines

IMPHAL, May 18: Following the “North East People Convention on Water” held on 17-18 May 2013 at Dimapur, Nagaland, which was jointly organized by 26 indigenous peoples organizations from the region, the participants unanimously adopted the `”Dimapur Declaration” to protect … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: Chief Minister Ibobi Singh is reportedly set to meet with representatives of the ILP demand committees to hold  talks with them. The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System and the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: The fate of 772 teachers appointed on contract basis has been left uncertain. The Directorate of Education (Schools) of Manipur Government appointed in 2006 on contract basis since their services were required to teach students. According to … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: Two advanced life supporting ambulances were launched today at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) here by its Director Prof S. Sekharjit. Speaking on the occasion the Director said the two ambulances will be at the service … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: Speaking to IFP over the phone, N Chingkheiganba`s father said it was a momentous occasion for him. His voice brimming with excitement and emotions. Nameirakpam Tomba who is now a Pradhan of the Patsoi Gram Panchayat and … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: On the occasion of the International Museum Day, the Chief Minister, O Ibobi Singh has appealed for the land area of the last king of Manipur in the palace compound to be well preserved. The place in … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: A day after N Bidyapati did the state proud by becoming the first woman of the state to summit the highest peak in the world-Mount Everest, a 16 year old lad from the state summited the peak … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: The Shija Smile train cleft project undertaken by Shija Hospitals and Research Institute (SHRI) has now undertaken the second leg of its tie in with the SSA through which school students are being brought in through teachers. … Continue reading →

LAMKA, May 18: The Golden Jubilee Celebration Committee of the Siamsinpawlpi /SSPP (Paite Students’ Welfare Association) organized a musical extravaganza on May 18, 2013 at Donbosco Technical Hall, Laitumkhrah Shillong under the theme “bringing together diverse ethnic culture of North … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: One  NSCN-IM cadre was shot dead by suspected ZUF cadres today at around 2 pm along Thongjaorok River bank at Lusai Chiru Village some 8 kilometre away from Bishnupur Police station. The dead body has been pickes … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: Dr Telien Neilenthang Kom son of Dr TR Kom and (L) Dr Alphina Kom of Lower Kom Keirap village who cleared the recently declared UPSC conducted Civil Services Exam and came in the 193rd All India rank … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: The North-East Forum for International Solidarity (NEFIS) has said in a press release that it has launched a campaign to protest against the imposition of Hindi on the students from the North East region of the country. … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: The Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL), Manipur State Branch is set to observ ‘Vitiligo Day’ on May 19, 2013 to create public awareness on various facts and myths of the benign de-pigmentation and disorder … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 18: The Ukhrul District SSA Primary Teachers’ Association has set a deadline to the state government to release the salary of primary teachers of the district working under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) by May 25, 2013. Informing this … Continue reading →

DIMAPUR, May 17: The North East Dialogue Forum (NEDF) convened a press meet on Armed Forces Special Powers Act at Conference Hall of the Bethesda Youth Welfare Society in Dimapur. The Forum made up of  various civil society groups of … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 17: The public and local clubs of Jiribam sub division have expressed dissatisfaction with the conditions of the largest government fishery farm, Kuti-Khong existing in name and lying near defunct. The largest government fishery farm known as Kuti … Continue reading →

CHANDEL, May, 17: The Chandel Naga People’s Organization (CNPO) has sought clarification from the Central and State Govt. of Manipur on the lapse of the Border Region Grant Fund (BRGF) for the year 2012-13 with a lapse of rupees 8.4 … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 17: The Khwairamband Keithel Lambi Mataida Potpham Phambi Lup (KKLMPPL) comprising of around 2000 women street vendors has submitted a memorandum consisting of four demands to the state Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh today. The memorandum stated that … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 17: Md. Basir Ahmed (32), son of Md. Rahimmudin of Hiyangthang who was arrested by police in connection with the firing on Mala Lisam, Chairperson of Child Welfare Committee, Thoubal by on May 3 has been remanded to … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 17: Md Sahabuddin alias Abo (35), son of Md Nijammuddin of Lilong Tairen Makhong who was arrested by a team of Lilong police along with 4320 pieces of Spasmo Proxyvon (SP) capsules was today produced before the special … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 17(NNN):  The Kuki Students Organisation, General Headquarters (KSO-GHQ) has announced its call for a 24-hour bandh on May 21 in protest against the state government`s alleged non-implementation of reservation  in certain areas. The KSO said it had apprised … Continue reading →

NEW DELHI, May 17 (Agencies):  An NCERT study reveals that only half the states have adopted the National Curriculum Framework (NCF), which has resulted in variations in number of working days, time allotted for teaching subjects like mathematics and science … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 17: State Education Minister M Okendro Singh today unveiled a statue of Lairenmayum Sheibyashachi founder of LMS Law College at the college this morning. Addressing the function, the Minister said the college is an important institute of the … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 17:  Col Ajay Choudhury, the PRO of the Defence Wing stationed at M-Sector in Imphal, Saikholen Haokip (35) son of former Congress Minister and the present MLA of 59 AC Saikot, under Churachandpur district, TN Haokip and five … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 17:Following the assurance of the Minister of Education over the charter of demands submitted by the Co-ordination Committee of Colleges Students’ Union Manipur, the Students’ Union has agreed to suspend their ongoing boycott/gherao of the Directorate of Hr … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 17: The 1st North East India top of the World Mt. Everest Expedition which was flagged off from  Kangla by the Governor of Manipur Gurbachan Jagat on February 25, 2013 and subsequently by the President of India, Pranab … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 16: Ethno-Heritage Council (HERICOUN) observed its 11th foundation day today by organizing the 4th Khangminnasi Eramdam quiz at Hotel Imphal at Kabo Leikai here today. Speaking on the occasion, Akoijam Janaki Leima, President of Momnu Eerikkhombi Lup (MEEKHOL) … Continue reading →

LAMKA, May 16: Tribe/ community leaders of CCpur had a meeting with the people representative from the district including Minister T Phungzathang Tonsing, TN Haokip  ex. minister and MLA of  Saikot a/c  Vungzagin Valte Parliament Secretary, GS Haupu MLA of … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 16: Representatives of the Students’ Union of the Tamphasana Girls’ Higher Secondary School pressed on the Governor of the state Gurbachan Jagat into fulfilling their demands by meeting with him at the Raj Bhavan at around 11 a.m. … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, May 16: The Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System and the Joint Committee on Inner Line Permit System of Student Unions today called a joint press conference at the All Manipur Students’ Union head office reiterating its previous … Continue reading →