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	<title>Breaking News &#187; Imphal</title>
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	<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:24:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Abductions for extortion by militants rising in Manipur</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:23:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Kidnapping for extortion by militants is increasing by the day in Manipur.
The most recent case of abduction is that of Akoijam Tiken, the director Manipur Legislative Assembly secretariat.

Fifty four year old Akoijam Tiken from Mantripukhri, was abducted from his house at gunpoint by four armed unidentified miscreants on December 12.
Tiken was working in ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/abductions-for-extortion-by-militants-rising-in-manipur-246602/">Abductions for extortion by militants rising in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Sangai festival 2009 kicks off in Imphal</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/sangai-festival-2009-kicks-off-in-imphal-246596/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:15:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Manipur tourism received a major boost with state capital Imphal host to the ever popular Sangai Festival 2009.

The 10-day-long festival is being held at Hafta Kangjeibung in Imphal.rganized by the Tourism Department, Government of Manipur, the main objective of the festival is to promote Manipuri art, culture, crafts, indigenous sports and tourist spots.
In .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/sangai-festival-2009-kicks-off-in-imphal-246596/" title="Sangai festival 2009 kicks off in Imphal">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Flower-making business, a boon for Manipur&#8217;s unemployed women</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/flower-making-business-a-boon-for-manipurs-unemployed-women-246561/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Dec 2009 11:30:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - The popularity of artificial handmade flowers in Manipur is a boon for unemployed people, especially women, in the state.

These flowers are made by women working under S. Dhanabati Devi, who is spearheading the artificial flower making business from her residence at Wangkhei Tokpam Leikai in Imphal.
Dhanabati started making decorative flowers and dolls a .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/flower-making-business-a-boon-for-manipurs-unemployed-women-246561/" title="Flower-making business, a boon for Manipur&#8217;s unemployed women">Source &nbsp;: Gaea News Network</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Suspected insurgents kill two migrant labourers in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/suspected-insurgents-kill-two-migrant-labourers-in-manipur-245938/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Two migrant labourers were killed by suspected insurgents here on Thursday.
This is the second such incident in past two days in the remote eastern state bordering Myanmar.

The bodies of the two labourers were found by the police in Chingmeirong Kabui Khul area on the outskirts of Imphal.
The labourers hailed from Bihar and Assam ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/suspected-insurgents-kill-two-migrant-labourers-in-manipur-245938/" title="Suspected insurgents kill two migrant labourers in Manipur">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Two migrant workers killed in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/two-migrant-workers-killed-in-manipur-2-245154/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Two migrant workers were killed by unidentified gunmen in India&#8217;s restive northeastern state of Manipur in the second such incident in the past two days, officials said Thursday.

A police spokesperson said bullet riddled bodies of the two daily wage earners were recovered from the Chingmaerong area on the outskirts of the capital Imphal .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/two-migrant-workers-killed-in-manipur-2-245154/">here</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Two migrant workers killed in Manipur</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:18:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Two migrant workers were killed by unidentified gunmen in India&#8217;s restive northeastern state of Manipur in the second such incident in the past two days, officials said Thursday.

A police spokesperson said bullet riddled bodies of the two daily wage earners were recovered from the Chingmaerong area on the outskirts of the capital Imphal .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/two-migrant-workers-killed-in-manipur-245153/">Two migrant workers killed in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Three killed in three explosions in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/three-killed-in-three-explosions-in-manipur-244569/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:35:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Three minors have been killed and four injured in three separate explosions in Manipur, police said Wednesday.

A police spokesperson said the explosions took place late Tuesday, describing the blast that killed the three children as a freak one.	 	
The official said three children, aged two to five, were playing with a ball like .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/three-killed-in-three-explosions-in-manipur-244569/">Three killed in three explosions in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Migrant labourer shot dead in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrant-labourer-shot-dead-in-manipur-244542/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:16:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - A migrant labourer was shot dead by unidentified gunmen here on Tuesday.
Twenty-eight-year-old Deepak Kumar Shahu was shot dead at Pangei Haotan, four kilometres away from Heingang Police Station in Imphal.

Shahu, a confectionary hawker used to sell biscuits and other items in remote villages.
&#8220;Around 10.30 a.m , the victim was returning from the Pangei .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrant-labourer-shot-dead-in-manipur-244542/">Original article &nbsp;: Migrant labourer shot dead in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Imphal hosts food festival to boost tourism, hospitality sectors</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/imphal-hosts-food-festival-to-boost-tourism-hospitality-sectors-244235/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:24:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Imphal,  Dec 15(ANI): An 11-day food festival was recently  held in Imphal to bring together delicacies and culinary expertise  of different communities from across the state onto one platform.

The  festival was inaugurated by Manipur Tourism Minister  T.  N. Hoakip at Gandhi Memorial Hall in Imphal.
Jointly organized by Innovative Youth .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/imphal-hosts-food-festival-to-boost-tourism-hospitality-sectors-244235/">Imphal hosts food festival to boost tourism, hospitality sectors</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Imphal hosts festival to promote tourism, by showcasing rich Manipuri culture</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/imphal-hosts-festival-to-promote-tourism-by-showcasing-rich-manipuri-culture-243547/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Manipur Tourism Festival 2009, the annual cultural festival organized under the aegis of the Tourism Department, started with fanfare on Friday at Hafta Kangjeibung in Imphal.

The festival showcases the convergence of the culture of Manipur with other north eastern states of the country.
Tourism festival aims at promoting and sustaining tourism in the north-east ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/imphal-hosts-festival-to-promote-tourism-by-showcasing-rich-manipuri-culture-243547/">Read : Imphal hosts festival to promote tourism, by showcasing rich Manipuri culture</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Militants gun down elderly farmer in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/militants-gun-down-elderly-farmer-in-manipur-242967/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - In a shocking incident, Ngangom  Kuber  of Chingmeirong  ,  an  elderly  farmer,  of  Khongnang  Karak   was  mercilessly   beaten   to  death  in,  Imphal   East   District&#8217;s  Nungpakthabi  area for not ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/militants-gun-down-elderly-farmer-in-manipur-242967/">Militants gun down elderly farmer in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manipur hosts fair promoting rural handicrafts and handlooms</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-hosts-fair-promoting-rural-handicrafts-and-handlooms-242466/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - A ten-day fair was recently held in Manipur which  was aimed at promoting rural handicrafts and handlooms  of the state in domestic as well as international market.

&#8216;Saras  Fair-  2009&#8242; held at Iboyaima Shumang Leela  Shanglen  in Imphal brought together craftsmen and buyers on one platform, and objective ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-hosts-fair-promoting-rural-handicrafts-and-handlooms-242466/">Manipur hosts fair promoting rural handicrafts and handlooms</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manipur schools, colleges still shut after three months</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-schools-colleges-still-shut-after-three-months-241821/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:17:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - All educational institutions in India&#8217;s restive northeastern state of Manipur have been shut for the past three months. There have been no classes and students are on the brink of losing a vital academic session. 

The indefinite closure of all schools and colleges that began exactly three months ago on Sep 9 was ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-schools-colleges-still-shut-after-three-months-241821/" title="Manipur schools, colleges still shut after three months">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Three militants killed in Manipur gunfight</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/three-militants-killed-in-manipur-gunfight-240624/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Three members of a militant group in Manipur were killed in a gunbattle with a rival outfit, police said Sunday.

&#8220;The three KNF-MC (Kuki National Liberation Front-Military Council) cadres were killed in a gunfight with the militants of the newly-formed United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) in Tamenglong district,&#8221; the police official said.	 	
Police late ... Read this article on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/three-militants-killed-in-manipur-gunfight-240624/">Three militants killed in Manipur gunfight</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Government official abducted in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/government-official-abducted-in-manipur-240616/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Dec 2009 13:07:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - A senior state government engineer was abducted by unidentified militants in Manipur, police said Sunday.

&#8220;Executive engineer of Manipur public health and engineering department L. Dhaballo was kidnapped by unknown militants Friday,&#8221; a police spokesman said.	 	
The official was abducted while he was returning from his office at Khoyathang to his home in Imphal .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/government-official-abducted-in-manipur-240616/">Source &nbsp;: Government official abducted in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manipur hosts tribal folk dance festival</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-hosts-tribal-folk-dance-festival-240262/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Dec 2009 08:11:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Imphal recently reverberated to rhythmic drumbeats and assorted musical instruments on the occasion of tribal Folk Dance Festival.

This colourful cultural extravaganza was jointly hosted by the state government&#8217;s Department of Art and Culture and the central government&#8217;s Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre .
Organisers of the fest noted that such festivals are ideal to propagate ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-hosts-tribal-folk-dance-festival-240262/" title="Manipur hosts tribal folk dance festival">Read more &raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manipur hosts music concert to raise funds for orphans</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-hosts-music-concert-to-raise-funds-for-orphans-239283/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:58:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imphal,  Dec  3(ANI):  A  music concert  was  recently  held  in Manipur,  which  was conducted for orphans, by  the  orphans,  to raise  funds for scores of children who lost their loved ones  in due to violence in the state.

&#8216;Ekhoi  iral .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-hosts-music-concert-to-raise-funds-for-orphans-239283/">Read the original article &nbsp;: Manipur hosts music concert to raise funds for orphans</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manipur state opens a rehabilitation camp for former rebels this Week</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-state-opens-a-rehabilitation-camp-for-former-rebels-this-week-237303/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:50:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Manipur government opened a  rehabilitation camp for former rebels this week.
The   camp  is  part  of  Government&#8217;s  efforts  to  enable   the surrendered  militants  to  join  mainstream  by  ensuring  their rehabilitation in the State.

Opened at Koubru .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-state-opens-a-rehabilitation-camp-for-former-rebels-this-week-237303/">Original article &nbsp;: Manipur state opens a rehabilitation camp for former rebels this Week</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>2nd Chinjak food festival kick starts in Imphal</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/2nd-chinjak-food-festival-kick-starts-in-imphal-237254/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2009 12:25:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Second edition of Chinjak  food  festival kick-started  here on Friday and received an overwhelming  public response.

The   11-day-long  festival  has  the  delicacies  and   culinary expertise  of  different communities of Manipur  being  exhibited under one roof.
The  festival .... Source article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/2nd-chinjak-food-festival-kick-starts-in-imphal-237254/">2nd Chinjak food festival kick starts in Imphal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Myanmar cultural troupe to perform in northeast India</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/myanmar-cultural-troupe-to-perform-in-northeast-india-236424/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - A 15-member cultural troupe from Myanmar will visit India&#8217;s northeastern region Saturday to showcase their country&#8217;s traditional art and culture, officials said here Friday.

&#8220;During their 10-day (Nov 28 to Dec 7) visit to three northeastern states &#8212; Nagaland, Manipur and Assam &#8212; the Myanmar cultural troupe will perform various traditional dances in Kohima, ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/myanmar-cultural-troupe-to-perform-in-northeast-india-236424/">Myanmar cultural troupe to perform in northeast India</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Militants kills five security personnel in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/militants-kills-five-security-personnel-in-manipur-235525/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:39:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - At least five paramilitary troopers, including an army major and a captain of the 43 Assam Rifles were reportedly killed in an ambush near Somtal village in Chandel district of Manipur.

The ambush was believed to have been laid by the cadres of the outlawed United National Liberation Front (UNLF).
According to reports, armed militants ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/militants-kills-five-security-personnel-in-manipur-235525/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Militants kills five security personnel in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Five Assam Rifles troopers killed in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/five-assam-rifles-troopers-killed-in-manipur-234479/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Five paramilitary troopers, including a major and a captain, were killed in an ambush by separatists Monday in India&#8217;s northeastern state of Manipur, officials said. 

A defence spokesperson said heavily armed militants of the outlawed United National Liberation Front (UNLF) attacked a convoy of the paramilitary Assam Rifles near Samtol village in Chandel ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/five-assam-rifles-troopers-killed-in-manipur-234479/">Five Assam Rifles troopers killed in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manipur Assembly by poll on December 19</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-assembly-by-poll-on-december-19-234022/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Nov 2009 09:49:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - By-poll to Yaiskul Assembly  constituency in Imphal East district of Manipur would be held on December 19.

Joint  Chief Electoral Officer N Prabin said in a statement  that the  notification for the by-poll was necessitated following  the demise  of  sitting  Congress  MLA  Elangbam  .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-assembly-by-poll-on-december-19-234022/">Original source &nbsp;: Manipur Assembly by poll on December 19</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Suspected militants lob grenade on army convoy in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/suspected-militants-lob-grenade-on-army-convoy-in-manipur-233303/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Suspected militants lobbed a grenade on an army convoy here on Thursday, injuring two soldiers.

The attack took place when the convoy of four vehicles was moving from Imphal to Thoubal near the Singjamei Bazarb market.
Officials  said  the two injured soldiers belonged to  the  Assam Rifles.
One of the injured was .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/suspected-militants-lob-grenade-on-army-convoy-in-manipur-233303/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Suspected militants lob grenade on army convoy in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>First state level fair for tribal people in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/first-state-level-fair-for-tribal-people-in-manipur-231175/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:11:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - In order to promote the products  of  the hill regions of Manipur, the State recently held its first  State level Mega Tribal Fair, 2009.

With  the  theme &#8220;Promoting Economic  Empowerment  through  micro credit and Agriculture sustainable through Organic Farming&#8221;,  the four-day fair was held at ... Original article on  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/first-state-level-fair-for-tribal-people-in-manipur-231175/">First state level fair for tribal people in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Miscreants kill retired medical superintendent in Imphal</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/miscreants-kill-retired-medical-superintendent-in-imphal-231115/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:25:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - In another shocking incident  in  Manipur, miscreants allegedly killed a retired medical superintendent  who went missing after withdrawing Rs two lakhs from his bank account in Imphal.

The  60-year-old,  former  Medical  Superintendent  of  Bishnupur district, Doctor Huidrom Binodkumar, was found brutally  murdered in  ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/miscreants-kill-retired-medical-superintendent-in-imphal-231115/" title="Miscreants kill retired medical superintendent in Imphal">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Three kids of family burnt to death in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/three-kids-of-family-burnt-to-death-in-manipur-231041/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:26:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Three children of a family were burnt to death after a cooking gas cylinder burst in their house in Manipur, police said here Tuesday.

&#8220;Nine-year-old Karaila Christy, her five-year-old brother and four-year-old sister were burnt to death after an LPG (liquid petroleum gas) cylinder caught fire from an unattended burning candle Monday night,&#8221; a ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/three-kids-of-family-burnt-to-death-in-manipur-231041/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Three kids of family burnt to death in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Dance for Peace&#8221; staged in Imphal</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/dance-for-peace-staged-in-imphal-230545/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:04:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL -  With militancy affecting  almost  every sphere  of  life in Manipur, the urge to see  peace  and  harmony returning to the place in on everyone&#8217;s mind.

The feeling was reflected here recently when a contemporary dance show &#8220;Dance for peace&#8221; by Manipuri choreographer and art Director NK .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/dance-for-peace-staged-in-imphal-230545/">&#8220;Dance for Peace&#8221; staged in Imphal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Educational  institutes  closure  may cost a  year  to  Manipuri students</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/educational-institutes-closure-may-cost-a-year-to-manipuri-students-229428/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL -  With  militancy  affecting  almost  all aspects of life in Manipur, educational institutes too have  been forced to close down for an indefinite period.

These  institutes have been closed since September 9, snf  it  is now being feared, that thousands of students may lose an academic .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/educational-institutes-closure-may-cost-a-year-to-manipuri-students-229428/">Educational  institutes  closure  may cost a  year  to  Manipuri students</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Abducted engineers kin protest in Manipur</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:11:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Kin and employees of provincial electricity department staged a protest here on Friday demanding the release of the engineers, who were abducted by suspected rebels.

Some unidentified gunmen abducted the two engineers of the state&#8217;s electricity department on November 12.
Though none of the rebel group claimed responsibility for the abduction, local media reported that ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/abducted-engineers-kin-protest-in-manipur-229369/" title="Abducted engineers kin protest in Manipur">&raquo;&raquo;&raquo;</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>People protest against abduction of Government official in Imphal</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/people-protest-against-abduction-of-government-official-in-imphal-229222/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 08:05:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Family members, local residents, staff and officials of an abducted Assistant Extension Officer working with the Directorate of Tribal Development of Manipur staged a sit-in protests demanding safe release of the officer.

The 60-year-old, Ningthoujam Chaoba, was abducted by some unidentified armed persons on October 14 from his house at Yorbung in Imphal.
Chaoba is .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/people-protest-against-abduction-of-government-official-in-imphal-229222/">Original source &nbsp;: People protest against abduction of Government official in Imphal</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Migrant labourer killed in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrant-labourer-killed-in-manipur-224029/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:40:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Shankar Sahu, a migrant labourer working in Manipur was shot by unidentified people here on Monday.

This is the third attack on migrants in the state since October 31.
Sahu (23) from Bihar was working here for the last many years. He was shot at by some unidentified miscreants while he was on his way ... Read more <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/migrant-labourer-killed-in-manipur-224029/" title="Migrant labourer killed in Manipur">>>></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Coveted Miss Kut contest held in Manipur</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:22:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Hundreds of enthusiastic crowd gathered to watch beautiful girls taking on the stage as they compete for the coveted Miss Kut contest 2009, held in Manipur.

Organised by the state level Kut committee as a part of the Kut celebration, the post-harvest festival of the Kuki-Chin-Mizo-Zoumi tribe the contest was the main attraction of ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/coveted-miss-kut-contest-held-in-manipur-220252/">Original source on Gaea Times at  : Coveted Miss Kut contest held in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Insurgent shot dead in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/insurgent-shot-dead-in-manipur-217353/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - A terrorist was shot dead in a gun fight with security forces in Manipur&#8217;s Imphal West district Wednesday, police here said.

&#8220;A group of unidentified separatists fired at the combined security forces (police and army) who were patrolling in Wangoi Maril area. The forces immediately retaliated, killing a rebel on the spot,&#8221; a police ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/insurgent-shot-dead-in-manipur-217353/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Insurgent shot dead in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Seven ultra guerrillas killed in Manipur encounter</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/seven-ultra-guerrillas-killed-in-manipur-encounter-214343/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:36:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Security forces in Manipur gunned down seven ultra guerrillas, during an encounter near Andro Sanapat in Imphal on Sunday.

Addressing a press conference, Commanding Officer of 28 Assam Rifles, Col. S C Rana, said that they had raided a rebel hideout and had a gun battle, which lasted over three hours.
&#8220;We had inputs regarding ... Original source on Gaea Times at  : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/seven-ultra-guerrillas-killed-in-manipur-encounter-214343/">Seven ultra guerrillas killed in Manipur encounter</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Seven suspected militants killed in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/seven-suspected-militants-killed-in-manipur-214071/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 06:35:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - At least seven  suspected  militants  were killed  by the Assam Rifles in an encounter in  Manipur&#8217;s  Imphal East district today.

According  to  the sources, the encounter took  place  at  around 11.30  pm  on  Saturday between the suspected  ultras  ... Read : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/seven-suspected-militants-killed-in-manipur-214071/">Seven suspected militants killed in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Seven separatists killed in Manipur encounter</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/seven-separatists-killed-in-manipur-encounter-214042/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 04:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Seven separatists were killed in a pre-dawn encounter with security forces Sunday in the northeastern state of Manipur, police said.

A police spokesperson said the encounter took place between a group of heavily armed militants and a column of the paramilitary Assam Rifles near village Sanapat in Imphal East district, about 30 km southeast .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/seven-separatists-killed-in-manipur-encounter-214042/">Source article &nbsp;: Seven separatists killed in Manipur encounter</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Militant attacks on healthcare units force people to protest</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/militant-attacks-on-healthcare-units-force-people-to-protest-211063/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:46:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Militants targeting the members of health industry  in Manipur is steadily becoming a serious problem.  The recurrent  attacks on medical institutions are  demoralizing  the medical faculty who find it hard to carry out their duties. mployees of the State Medical Directorate recently condemned the recently  bomb attack .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/militant-attacks-on-healthcare-units-force-people-to-protest-211063/">Militant attacks on healthcare units force people to protest</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>13 militants surrender in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/13-militants-surrender-in-manipur-209778/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:06:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL -  Thirteen  cadres  of  four   militant organisations  laid  down  arms  in  Churachandpur  district   of anipur.

They surrendered at an official ceremony held at the headquarters of  3  (Naga Hills) Assam Rifles under the aegis of  57  Mountain ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/13-militants-surrender-in-manipur-209778/">Read more : 13 militants surrender in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manipur journalists surrender their I-cards in protest</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-journalists-surrender-their-i-cards-in-protest-209475/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:14:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Journalists including editors of daily newspapers, periodicals and other media organs here surrendered their identity cards as a mark of protest against inaction by the State Government and the security personnel involved in violation of human rights.

After deciding in a joint meeting of executive members of the All Manipur Working Journalists&#8217; Union (AMWJU) ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-journalists-surrender-their-i-cards-in-protest-209475/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Manipur journalists surrender their I-cards in protest</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manipur scribes protest police assault on colleagues</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-scribes-protest-police-assault-on-colleagues-208646/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - More than 100 journalists in Manipur Tuesday surrendered their accreditation cards issued by the government to protest the alleged assault on two of their colleagues by police. 

&#8220;Carrying a press identity card in Manipur could invite trouble as security forces simply do not respect the profession and threaten to kill journalists. So, we ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-scribes-protest-police-assault-on-colleagues-208646/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Manipur scribes protest police assault on colleagues</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Fish fair attracts hundreds in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/fish-fair-attracts-hundreds-in-manipur-208430/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:09:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - The Manipur Government has  organised  a fish  fair cum competition to promote the fish business and  help people get fish at reasonable prices in the state.

The  fair is being organized by the Directorate of  Fisheries  on the occasion of Ningol Chakkouba  every year.
&#8220;The  demand .... Original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/fish-fair-attracts-hundreds-in-manipur-208430/">Fish fair attracts hundreds in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Two children injured in Manipur grenade attack</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/two-children-injured-in-manipur-grenade-attack-205005/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:33:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Two children were injured in a grenade attack Friday in Manipur here, police said. 
A police spokesperson said motorcycle-borne militants lobbed a grenade at a residential locality at Keishanpat on the outskirts of Imphal Friday evening. 	 	

&#8220;Two children playing got injured,&#8221; the official said. 	 	
&#8220;Probably the militants were planning to attack ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/two-children-injured-in-manipur-grenade-attack-205005/" title="Two children injured in Manipur grenade attack">Read more >></a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Militant group bans Congress in Manipur, threatens execution</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/militant-group-bans-congress-in-manipur-threatens-execution-203315/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:27:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ians</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - An influential separatist group Thursday asked all ruling Congress party members and leaders to resign within 48 hours or else face capital punishment. 

&#8220;More than 2,000 lives have been lost during the Congress government. So we resolved to ban the Congress party from Manipur and have given them 48 hours to resign from .... Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/militant-group-bans-congress-in-manipur-threatens-execution-203315/">Militant group bans Congress in Manipur, threatens execution</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Motorbike rally to create public awareness on disaster management in Manipur</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/motorbike-rally-to-create-public-awareness-on-disaster-management-in-manipur-200552/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Around 50 bikers recently took out a rally to create awareness about how to tackle natural and artificial disaster.

The participants riding 33 Royal Enfield Motor bikes covered around 25 kilometres (Kms) starting from the Secretariat passing through North AOC, Khurai, Lamlong, Tangmeiband Kwakeithel, Singjamei, Kongba, and reaching the destination at Porompat DC office.
On ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/motorbike-rally-to-create-public-awareness-on-disaster-management-in-manipur-200552/">Read this article on Gaea Times at  : Motorbike rally to create public awareness on disaster management in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Floriculture business a boon in Nagaland</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/floriculture-business-a-boon-in-nagaland-199951/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:35:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Demand for flowers and its decorative forms amongst people is rising in Nagaland, which has made floriculture a profitable business for farmers across the State.

Nagaland&#8217;s  favorable climatic and geographical  conditions  also offer   tremendous  scope  for  floriculture.  Based   on   their accessibility .... Read the original article &nbsp;: <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/floriculture-business-a-boon-in-nagaland-199951/">Floriculture business a boon in Nagaland</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Pharmacies in Imphal protest against militants&#8217; monetary demand</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:34:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - 75  pharmacies  functioning  in Porompat,  Imphal  have  become the latest  victims  of  monetary demands by militants.

Two   militant   outfits,   KCP  (MC)   Lanheiba   and   People&#8217;s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) have demanded  ... Read more : <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/pharmacies-in-imphal-protest-against-militants-monetary-demand-199949/">Pharmacies in Imphal protest against militants&#8217; monetary demand</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Manipur schools, colleges shut for over a month</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-schools-colleges-shut-for-over-a-month-199140/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:57:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Parents of students in Manipur have formed an association to secure reopening of schools and colleges, which are shut for over a month, as a students&#8217; group has been agitating for the chief minister&#8217;s resignation over an alleged extra judicial killing of a youth in July. 

The All Manipur Students&#8217; Union (AMSU) called ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/manipur-schools-colleges-shut-for-over-a-month-199140/">Read more : Manipur schools, colleges shut for over a month</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Strike affects normal life in Manipur</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - Normal life in Manipur came to a standstill on Thursday following a general strike called by the Manipur People&#8217;s Liberation Front (MPLF).

The MPLF is an umbrella forum formed by major insurgent groups operating in the state.
The MPLF has called for a 24-hour strike in protest against the merger of Manipur with the rest ... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/strike-affects-normal-life-in-manipur-196723/">Read the original article on Gaea Times at  : Strike affects normal life in Manipur</a>.]]></description>
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		<title>Militants&#8217; atrocities spread fear in Manipur villages</title>
		<link>http://blog.taragana.com/n/militants-atrocities-spread-fear-in-manipur-villages-193222/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:50:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ani</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[IMPHAL - The unabated violence caused by militant activities has taken a heavy toll on the psyche of the people of Manipur.

Tension gripped Happyland and Chingnugkok villages recently after two abducted villagers were found murdered.
Around eleven militant cadres entered Happyland village searching for the village chief. However, on failing to find the desired person they .... <a href="http://blog.taragana.com/n/militants-atrocities-spread-fear-in-manipur-villages-193222/">Source article on Gaea Times at  &nbsp;: Militants&#8217; atrocities spread fear in Manipur villages</a>.]]></description>
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