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Northeast exodus: People willing to return to work places

August 21, 2012
by Imphal Free Press
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Students of Manipur condemn State’s response to exodus

IMPHAL, August 21: In an unprecedented collaboration in the state, several state based student bodies cutting across community lines conducted a joint press conference at the All Manipur Students’ Union headquarter, DM college regarding the present exodus of North East … Continue reading →

October 1, 2011
by Amar Yumnam
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No, We Are Not Convinced. So We Are Unhappy

By Amar Yumnam The inimitable Charles Dickens once said: “When a man bleeds inwardly, it is a dangerous thing for himself; but when he laughs inwardly, it bodes no good to other people.” The recent unfolding drama of 2G scam … Continue reading →

August 7, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Open Letter to the Prime Minister of India – ” Government apathy to the recent bomb blast at Sangakpham, Imphal and the present state of governance in Manipur “

To, Dr. Manmohan Singh Honorable Prime Minister of India Government of India, Respected Sir, It is with extreme sadness that we as citizens of Manipur, currently residing across the world, write to you in strong condemnation of the many violent … Continue reading →

March 30, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Thrust on North East self reliance

Courtesy: http://www.currentnews.in The article has been published on 28 Mar-2011 in Current, a weekly newspaper published from Delhi. The boss of DONER prefers the focus to be on the job – development of the North East – rather than on … Continue reading →

January 31, 2011
by kanglaonline
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Social Welfare dept withholds allowance meant for disabled persons

IMPHAL Jan 31: Authorities of the Handicap Development Foundation, (HDF) Manipur alleged that the department of Social Welfare has not cleared the monthly allowance money meant for unemployed disabled persons since July 2009. Talking to mediapersons at Manipur Press Club … Continue reading →

January 30, 2011
by Chitra Ahanthem
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Stand in queue please!

Chitra Ahanthem A familiar routine of life in Manipur and more so specifically true of Imphal is the sight of long winding queues: for petrol, at the post office, at the bank, at ATM booths, on the road (the queues … Continue reading →

January 15, 2011
by kanglaonline
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All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) sets January 25 deadline for Ibobi government

IMPHAL, Jan 15: All Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM) has set January 25 as the deadline for the state government to resolve all pending issues of the union. A release of ATSUM stated that a 15-member delegation of the union … Continue reading →

January 12, 2011
by kanglaonline
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University, Education and Society: Chequered Trajectory

By Amar Yumnam In a recent function in Manipur University, an ex-Vice Chancellor related a sad and disappointing experience with the Chief Minister of Manipur who held the helm of affairs during the early 1990s. The university was an institution … Continue reading →