Handloom fashion show in ImphalIMPHAL - Budding designers and models recently present a vibrant fashion show, displaying traditional handloom designs with a modern twist in Imphal. Threats, extortion, attacks by militants affect life in ManipurIMPHAL - Threats, extortion and attacks by militants have affected the life of the common people in Manipur. Manipur to witness series of shutdownsIMPHAL - Life in the northeastern state of Manipur is expected to come to a standstill as different organisations have called for general strikes during the next one week raising numerous demands. Bangladesh team to visit Manipur, assess hydel projectIMPHAL/AGARTALA - A 10-member Bangladesh parliamentary delegation is expected to visit the Tipaimukh dam in Manipur this week in the backdrop of concerns over the project’s possible ecological impact in that country. Manipuri traditional dance form Goura Leela staged in ImphalIMPHAL - Goura Leela, a traditional performing art form was recently staged in Imphal. The objective of this gala show, performed over four days, was to promote and conserve the unique dance from going into the oblivion. State level pineapple festival held in ImphalIMPHAL - To bring all pineapple farmers of Manipur, a State known for pineapple production, on a common platform and promote agro-based tourism and horticulture crops, the 2nd State level pineapple festival cum youth festival was held recently in Imphal. Meet over militancy affecting education in Manipur heldIMPHAL - Several academicians and intellectuals related to school of Manipur are concerned over incidents of educational institutes being targeted by militants. First ever tribal play “Asang Eina Aton” staged in ManipurIMPHAL - “Asang Eina Aton”, a play based on Tangkhul (a tribal community) folklore was recently staged at the J N Manipur Dance Academy in Imphal. Dolls of Manipur get ‘Barbie’ makeoverIMPHAL - The native doll in Manipur recently underwent an image makeover by acquiring the features of famed ‘Barbie’ doll. Manipur dam will not harm Bangladesh, says IndiaIMPHAL - India’s Tipaimukh dam project, coming up in Manipur on the river Barak that flows into Bangladesh, will not harm that country as feared by its politicians and civil society, say officials here. Police commandos suspended in ManipurIMPHAL - The Manipur government Wednesday suspended five police commandos for allegedly extorting money and mobile phones from civilians, an officer here said. Killing of contractor evokes mass protest in ManipurIMPHAL - The killing of contractor Y. Krishnadas has evoked widespread condemnation in Manipur. Massive operation to flush out militants from Manipur’s Pumlen LakeIMPHAL - After a successful operation in the Loktak Lake area, security forces have now focused their efforts on flushing out militants from Pumlem Lake, the second largest freshwater wetland in Manipur. Migrant labourers demand security in ManipurIMPHAL - Migrant labourers of Bihar and West Bengal held a protest rally against the series of killings of labourers by militant groups in Manipur. Waiting in anger for monsoon: Drought in Manipur, protests in Delhi (Roundup)NEW DELHI/CHANDIGARH/IMPHAL - It has been a wait in anger and desperation for the monsoon in scorched north India as Delhi saw protests over power cuts and water shortage, while even Manipur in the northeast officially declared itself drought hit after the failure of rains. But the weatherman has good news - the long-delayed rains have hit central India and are heading north soon. State Government declares Manipur drought-hitIMPHAL - The Manipur Government declared the state drought-affected due to insufficient rainfall on Saturday. Manipur declared drought-hit stateIMPHAL - The Manipur government Saturday declared the state as drought-hit, saying agriculture was badly hit due to scanty monsoon rains, officials said. Extortion demands compel village heads to be on the run in ImphalIMPHAL - Unable to meet extortion demands of militants, members of various Gram Panchayats (village councils) in Imphal West district have fled their homes. Militants kill labourers in Agricultural University of ManipurIMPHAL - Students and teaching faculty of Manipur’ s Central Agricultural University recently conducted a sit-in to display anguish over a violent incident. Manipuris yearn for peace as bomb blast disappoints all in ImphalIMPHAL - Suspected militants triggered off a powerful bomb blast recently in Imphal west district injuring two persons. Manipur holds Loktak water festival to promote tourismIMPHAL - Loktak Lake, which has the only floating wildlife sanctuaries in the world is a gift of nature to the people of Manipur. Bomb blast injures two in ManipurIMPHAL - A man and a woman were injured when a powerful bomb planted inside a two-wheeler exploded in Imphal, Manipur on Tuesday. Migrant workers flee Manipur after killingsIMPHAL - Hundreds of panic stricken migrant workers have started fleeing Manipur following frequent militant attacks on daily wage earners who don’t belong to the state even as authorities began herding labourers into government relief camps, officials here said Monday. Manipuris appeal for peace after militants target non-local labourersIMPHAL - The recent killing of poor shopkeepers and workers in Manipur has attracted widespread local resentment and criticism against militants. Some residents have appealed for peace. Three migrant workers killed in ManipurIMPHAL - Three migrant workers were killed and as many injured in an attack by militants in Manipur, police said Friday. Killing of varsity Prof. evokes public outrage against militantsIMPHAL - The recent murder of Professor Islamuddin of Manipur University continues to agitate student unions, clubs and other organizations in Manipur. Extortion threats cause setback to tourism at Singda Dam near ImphalIMPHAL - Growing extortion threats by local militants are affecting the tourism prospects of the popular Singda Dam. Workshop on mime dance art highlights ill effects of insurgency in ManipurIMPHAL - The Kanglei Mime Theatre Repertory, which was established in 1987, organized a 10-day workshop on mime and dance recently that included a play that highlighted the ills of insurgency in the state. National Security Act slapped on students for professor’s murderIMPHAL - Five of the 13 students arrested in connection with the killing of a Manipur University professor have been detained under the National Security Act (NSA) while the rest have been freed on bail, police said Thursday. Five tribals killed, village torched in AssamGUWAHATI/IMPHAL - At least five tribals were killed and several injured Wednesday in an early morning strike by separatist militants who also set ablaze an entire village in strife-torn North Cachar Hills district in southern Assam, police said. |
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