Manipur hosts mime dance workshop depicting ills of insurgencyIMPHAL - The Kanglei Mime Theatre Repertory recently organised a workshop on ‘Infusion of Cultural Values in Education Through Mime Theatre Workshop’ in Manipur. Resentment in Congress over few ministerial berthsGUWAHATI/IMPHAL - There is resentment among a section of the Congress in the northeast over the poor representation from the region in the Manmohan Singh ministry. A Congress ally in Assam has also threatened to withdraw support to the Assam government over the issue. Manipur has an apparel-manufacturing centreIMPHAL - A centre for apparel manufacturing has been set up in Imphal in a first of its kind initiative in the northeastern region. It has come as a boon for educated unemployed youth of the State. Shutdown over killing of a professor cripples life in ManipurIMPHAL - Normal life came to a standstill in Imphal on Tuesday after the students’ union gave a call for a 24-hour shutdown to protest against the killing of a professor of Manipur University. Dry fish traders in Manipur protest militants’ demandsIMPHAL - Dry fish traders in Manipur have been hit badly by the militants’ illogical extortion demands. Shutdown over professor’s killing cripples life in ManipurIMPHAL - A shutdown called by a students’ body to protest the murder of a Manipur University professor crippled normal life in the state Tuesday. People in north-east have high hopes from their MP Manmohan SinghIMPHAL/KOHIMA/AGARTALA - The recently concluded Parliament elections, which elicited the participation of over 65 percent voters, have raised the hopes of the people that the region will be given special attention by the centre. Manipur pharmacies face militant threats for extortion moneyIMPHAL - People in Imphal have been hit hard due to militants targeting pharmacies with extortion demands. Manipur University executive engineer’s residence attacked by militantsIMPHAL - Various social organizations in Manipur recently criticised the incident of bomb attack at the residence of an executive engineer of Manipur University. Manipur tired of militancyIMPHAL - People of Manipur are tired of violence and have risen in protest against the militants. Manipur encourages street plays highlighting need to resolve militancy problemsIMPHAL - For centuries, street plays have played a significant role in communicating important social, cultural and religious messages, especially in the rural areas, where they are an effective medium for influencing social change. Residents ignore militants’ threat against polls in Assam and ManipurGUWAHATI/ IMPHAL - Defying militants’ threat against participation in the ongoing parliamentary elections, residents in Assam and Manipur demonstrated their faith in the democratic set-up of governance. Manipur sets up apparel industry to create employment for youthIMPHAL - In its attempt to generate employment among the educated unemployed youth, the Central Ministry of Rural Development has set up a centre for apparel manufacturing in Manipur. Manipur on alert against swine fluIMPHAL - As the cases related to swine flu are on rise in Mexico and other countries, authorities here are taking preventive steps on the border with Myanmar. Manipur hosts Tourism festival 2009IMPHAL - People in militant-prone Manipur had a pleasant change attending the recently held Tourism Festival 2009 here, which highlighted the rich culture of the state while giving a fillip to its tourism sector. Manipur’s brave heart brings laurels to home stateIMPHAL - A 10-year-old boy recently brought laurels to Manipur by getting the bravery award for showing presence of mind and bravery to save a drowning child’s life who had fallen into an eight-feet deep pond. Militancy costing Manipur its tourist attractionsLOKTAK LAKE - Manipur, literally meaning a jewelled land, has largely remained unexplored much by tourists because of militancy. One of the State’s fascinating places is Loktak Lake. Guru G. Gourakishor, the master of Manipuri martial art formIMPHAL - Guru G. Gourakishor Sharma was recently conferred the coveted Padamshree award for 2008-2009 to honour his lifetime contribution to Manipuri Martial Art, Thang-Ta. Manipuri theatre artistes raise issues of social importanceIMPHAL - Theatre art has been known for raising current issues and creating social awareness among people through entertainment. Manipur witnesses 62 per cent turn out in second phase of LS pollsIMPHAL - About 62 per cent of 802,000 voters on Wednesday cast their votes in prestigious Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency for the second phase Lok Sabha polls, the election office stated. Dimasa militants pose threat to Zemei villagers in NC HillsTOUSEM - Over 600 Zemei sub-tribe of the Zeliangrong community have moved out of North Cachar Hills in Assam since mid-March following threats from the Dima Halam Daogah militant outfit. Manipur sees 60 percent polling in second phaseIMPHAL - Voting for the second and final phase of parliamentary elections in Manipur — to the Inner Manipur constituency — ended Wednesday with no incidents of violence, officials said. Tourism festival organised in ManipurIMPHAL - The ten-day long Manipur Tourism Festival 2009, organised by the state’s tourism department, witnessed a significant participation of visitors from across the country and abroad. Brisk polling in ManipurIMPHAL - About 35 per cent of the electorates exercised their franchise by noon in the Inner Manipur parliamentary constituency in the second phase Lok Sabha polls on Wednesday.bout 40 per cent votes were cast by noon in Thoubal district from where Chief Minister O. Ibobi Singh hails, 30 per cent in Bishenpur, 35 per cent in Imphal East and Imphal west district each. Polling for Inner Manipur seat beginsIMPHAL - Polling for the Inner Manipur (valley districts) Lok Sabha seat constituency began today amidst tight security. Polling underway in ManipurIMPHAL - Voting for the second and final phase of parliamentary elections in Manipur was underway Wednesday amid heavy security, officials said. Campaigning ends for Manipur’s seatIMPHAL - Campaigning for the second phase of election in Manipur - scheduled a day before the rest of the country - ended Monday, with preparations for the voting almost complete, election officials said. Campaigning ends for Manipur’s seatIMPHAL - Campaigning for the second phase of election in Manipur - scheduled a day before the rest of the country - ended Monday, with preparations for the voting almost complete, election officials said. Laihui artists perform Phou-Oibi, a Manipuri Ballad OperaIMPHAL - A group of Manipuri artistes recently staged “Phou-Oibi”, a Manipuri Ballad Opera for the first time here showcasing the unique culture and traditions of the state. Vendor women protest grenade attack at Mayang Imphal BazarIMPHAL - The unabated violent incidents by various militant groups in Manipur are creating uncertainty in people’s lives. |
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