January 21, 2013
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State of the State

This day in 1972, Manipur attained its statehood after a checkered political history, which saw a sovereign kingdom since 33 AD till 1890 when the British defeated the then King, appointing a Political Agent to rule the state in his … Continue reading

January 18, 2013
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The Mechanic

Leader Writer: Wangkheimayum Bhupendra Singh The issue of unemployment seems to have taken a backseat to other issues confronting the state today. The prospect of employment has never been bright in the state, nonetheless the people has also forgotten that … Continue reading

January 17, 2013
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Walk the Talk

By all accounts, the all political party with the exception of NPF led by the State Chief Minister are in a confident and mellow mood with reports coming in that the delegation was being heard by the Prime Minister and … Continue reading

January 16, 2013
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Stop, Wait and Go

That Manipur and more so Imphal, is now bustling with vehicles almost to the point of congestion, given the narrow nature of roads needs no mention. According to State Transport Department records (2011), 14, 0310 motor vehicles including 99, 170 … Continue reading

January 6, 2013
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A lot of garbage

The scenes of garbage piling up on the streets of Imphal have become a common feature no matter how many declarations of keeping Imphal clean are made. A host of programs and projects have been launched with fanfare and hoopla … Continue reading

January 3, 2013
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Artiste safety

In our society, there are certain norms of etiquette that is followed from one generation to the other and sometimes so true to form that it becomes a cultural norm. The practice of showing respect for performers or artistes who … Continue reading

December 24, 2012
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Curfew hours

IMPHAL, December 24: Curfew has been imposed in all the four valley districts of the state starting for 11 am this morning till 6 am of tomorrow, following the general strike supporters carrying out protests with intensity on the third … Continue reading

December 24, 2012
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JNIMS appeal

IMPHAL, December 24: A press release from the JN Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) has called for restraint in light of the current situation in the state. Saying that the law and order situation might call for medical emergencies  including … Continue reading

December 24, 2012
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Archbishop`s appeal

IMPHAL, Dec 24: A statement from the Archbishop of Imphal, Rev Dominic Lumon has appealed to the Manipur for peace and calm. Condemning the action of Livingstone the accused in the alleged assault of film actor Momoko, the statement has … Continue reading

December 24, 2012
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MPCC Christmas greetings

IMPHAL, December 24: A press note from the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee has extended greetings to the Christian brethren in the state on the occasion of Christmas, a festival of love, peace and brotherhood. It expressed hope that the festival … Continue reading

December 24, 2012
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Parijat hospitalize

IMPHAL, December 24: Former minister P Parijat is now said to be in a critical state and has been admitted to Raj Policlinic at North AOC after he suffered a BP stroke yesterday. Pheirojam Parijat, who had won the election … Continue reading

November 14, 2012
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Justice delayed

Six months have gone by since the parliament passed the bill for establishment of a separate High Court of Manipur, besides the states of Tripura and Meghalaya. Yet, the matters of High Court continue to operate from the principal seat … Continue reading

November 14, 2012
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The reluctant CM

Why is Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh not in station? What is he trying to avoid here in Imphal? And what is so important about the Australia trip? These questions had been on the lips of everyone here in Imphal. … Continue reading

October 24, 2012
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Lack of interest

Why are the LDA authorities so sympathetic to K-Pro Infra Works Ltd? Or why is K-Pro Infra Works Private Ltd so endearing to the LDA authorities? What has K-Pro done to deserve such special treatment from Loktak Development Authority chaired … Continue reading

October 5, 2012
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AFSPA to remain

People outside the northeast simply do not believe the existence of the special law called the Armed Forces Special Powers Act 1958 which is operational in both the northeast and Jammu and Kashmir. How could such a draconian Act exist … Continue reading

October 4, 2012
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Fear of peace

Once in power everyone speaks of peace and non-violence. Today’s leaders are no exception. They say that if there is no peace, there cannot be no development and progress of the society or the nation. They say that as violence … Continue reading

October 1, 2012
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Not child’s play

One of the most disturbing trends with regard to child rights is that the violators of child rights are not convicted. This has come to light as per report of the Manipur Alliance for Child Rights. The convener of the … Continue reading

September 28, 2012
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The big secret

One hundred fourteen militant suspects including five women cadres of 11 different militant groups allegedly laid down their arms before the state Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh at a ‘homecoming’ ceremony at Mantripukhri, the headquarters of IGAR (South) on Wednesday. … Continue reading

September 26, 2012
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Why Mahatma?

In a seminar on Good governance organised by state agencies Prof Amar Yumnam was talking about certain flagship programmes which had facilitated the decentralisation of corruption. How very interesting! We had raised this issue earlier in one of our editorials. … Continue reading

September 19, 2012
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Encounters again

In the wake of a series of fake encounter cases in 2008-2009 in Manipur and other states of India, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had laid down several guidelines with regard to all encounter cases. The Commission had directed … Continue reading

September 18, 2012
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Regulate gambling

One remembers the crackdown against the organizers of Tambola at Iboyaima Sanglen following an IFP complaint in public interest. The said action has been followed up with an open warning that both organizers and participants would be booked under the … Continue reading

September 14, 2012
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Cost of the Times

Leader Writer: Paojel Chaoba Times are changing and the cost of living has gone up. If one visits the Ima Keithel for shopping a morning lunch with local fish in mind, it is with all possibility that a cost of … Continue reading

September 14, 2012
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Issues head on

We would like to continue the debate on hill-valley equation as against the complexities of contesting claims on territory. Many of us including the state government and civil society organisation have been side-stepping this complex issue for a long time … Continue reading