Category Archives: Newsmaker

SHILLONG, Dec 20 (NNN): Union Minister of States for Rural Development Agatha Sangma met the members of the Nagaland Garo Tribal Council, Dimapur (NGTC) and Garo Students’ Union (GSU), Nagaland zone at Niathu resort, Dimapur on December 19.   During … Continue reading →

Imphal, Dec 20 (NNN): Representatives of All Tribal Students’ Union, Manipur (ATSUM) have met the chief minister here on December 15 demanding for the rectification on a dozen of issues relating to tribal rights in the State. On his part … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 20: All Manipur Anti-Drugs Association (AMADA) today celebrated its 5th foundation day under the theme “Let us save our threatened identity from narcotic imperialism” at Temple of Learning, Canchipur, Imphal. The foundation day was attended by education minister … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 19: The artisans of the state should try to produce good quality handloom and handicraft products for export to other parts of the world, said retired additional director of agriculture, Y. Nabakishore during an interaction programme held today … Continue reading →

London , Dec 19 (ANI): WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has claimed that his life is in danger as he prepares to fight extradition proceedings to Sweden over allegations that he sexually assaulted two women. Sky News quoted Assange as saying … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 13: The 42 Assam Rifles of headquarter 26 Sector Assam Rifles under IGAR(S) organised a medical and dental camp at Chandel on December 11 as humanitarian help for natives of the Chandel town and adjoining areas. A medical … Continue reading →

NEW DELHI, Dec 14 (ANI): Following a spike in international crude oil prices, state-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has announced a hike in petrol prices by Rs. 2.95 per litre, which will come into effect from Tuesday night. “Other … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 13: The closing ceremony of the International Fortnight Observation protesting violence against women which was started on November 25-12 December was held today at the Gandhi Memorial Hall, Imphal. The ceremony held under the theme ‘Structures of Violence: … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 13: Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram is scheduled for arrival at Tulihal Airport at around 2.30 pm today to overview the overall law and order situation of the state. A highly placed official source said the minister will … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 15: The ongoing cease work strike of the Councils of Teachers’ Association, (COTA), has been temporally suspended till a proposed meeting with the chief minister O Ibobi Singh to discuss on the demands of the association for the … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 13: The proscribe Kangleipak Communist Party has asked the Manipur Nursing Council to review the decision of converting regular nursing student as repeater. The KCP statement said the MNC was set up with the sole purpose of looking … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 15: Taking serious view of the incident of raping and murdering of a middle aged women at Churachandpur, the Conflict Widows Forum, Manipur has demanded justice in the incident and warned of launching severe forms of agitation if … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 14: Hoirose Sitlhou, who was crowned Orange Queen 2010, was felicitated today at Motbung Grace Mansion by the District Council of Kangpokpi in a felicitation function held for her. Apart from MDC of the Kanpokpi, the programme was … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 16: Axis Bank has opened one more ATM in Imphal at Zomi villa North AOC today. The commissioner CADA Nobert Daisinang formally opened the ATM booth. This is eight ATM booth that Axis Bank opened in the state … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 16: As observed in other parts of the country, the “Vijay Diwas” was observed today in the state at the Secretariat (South Block) with Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering at the … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 17: The Board of Secondary Education, Manipur has informed all concerned that application forms for the post of LDC/Record Clerk/ Coding clerk of the J.N.Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS), Porompat, IE will be issued from December 22 to … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 17: The valedictory function of the 15th State Level Youth Festival will be held at on December 18 at the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex, Imphal. The function will include march past, prize distribution and cultural evening with renowned … Continue reading →

From John K. Kaping UKHRUL, Dec. 17: The “Ngashan Festival” (Tangkhul Cultural Festival) organized by the Tangkhul Naga Ato Longphang (Northern Council) at TNL ground concluded yesterday evening. A large turnout made the show a grand success. Various entertainment items … Continue reading →

NEW DELHI, Dec 15: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao began a visit to India on Wednesday, pledging to improve market access for Indian companies and insisting the world was big enough for both Asian giants to prosper as partners. Wen said … Continue reading →

by Asia Defence News International Asia Defence News International (ADNI) is releasing a number of features, to highlight the brave soldiers and martyrs of the Indian Armed Forces, who gallantly fought and were instrumental in victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak … Continue reading →

CCpur correspondent and Imphal bureau IMPHAL, Dec 15: Media persons who were supposed to cover the visit of the Union Home Minister P Chidambaram at the Sendra Tourist Spot were sent back by the 33 Assam Rifles from the gate … Continue reading →

NEW DELHI, Dec 17: U.S. officials fear lax security at Indian laboratories could make the facilities targets for terrorists seeking biological weapons, according to comments in a leaked U.S. diplomatic cable made public Friday. The cable sent from the U.S. … Continue reading →

LONDON, Dec 16: The High Court in London granted bail on Thursday to Julian Assange, the founder of the antisecrecy group WikiLeaks, while he fights extradition to Sweden on a warrant connected with alleged sex offenses. But Judge Duncan Ounsley … Continue reading →

From John K. Kaping UKHRUL, Dec 14: One of the unique mega cultural events of the Tangkhuls “Ngashan Phanit” kicked-off yesterday at Ukhrul Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) ground with the opening welcome service. “Ngashan Phanit” organized by the Tangkhul Naga … Continue reading →

By A Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Dec 14: The agitaing teacheers body, COTA will be convening an emergency meeting tomorrow to discuss government’s proposal to end the ongoing cease work strike of the teachers. The COTA meeting comes in the aftermath … Continue reading →

By A Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Dec 14: Drivers and bus owners of several transport organisations plying along Imphal-Mao route today organised a protest sit in at Khoyathong against unreasonable detention and harrassment given to driver and handymen of a passenger … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 12: In its continued efforts to wean away youth from the ill effects of drug and to prevent them from joining terrorist organizations, 16 MARATHA LI of Logtak Brigade under Red Shield Division donated gym equipment to Ngangkhalawai … Continue reading →

IMPHAL, Dec 12: The 4th Foundation Day of the Manipur State Commission for Women was held today at the meeting hall of the DC, Imphal West located at Lamphelpat. Ex-chief minister of Manipur W Nipamacha Singh attended the function as … Continue reading →