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Now 7 seats in Assembly lying vacant Govindas resigns from Congress, Assembly

More step forward to acknowledge Mirabai's Silver at Tokyo

Why the NE has hot border disputes

On first day of extended curfew Manipur logs 1003 new cases, 12 deaths26,034 cases totalled so far in July

Let vaccines cover all call
State Now 7 seats in Assembly lying vacant Govindas resigns from Congress, Assembly
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Now 7 seats in Assembly lying vacant Govindas resigns from Congress, Assembly

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 28 : Setting more tongues wagging and adding that extra bit of masala to the political developments in the last few days, former president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee and MLA from Bishnupur Assembly Constituency Govindas Konthoujam has resigned from the Assembly as well as from the primary membership of the Congress. Govindas submitted his resignation from the post of MLA to the Assembly Secretariat and a notification accepting his resignation was issued by the Ass

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State More step forward to acknowledge Mirabai's Silver at Tokyo
State

More step forward to acknowledge Mirabai's Silver at Tokyo

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 28 : Acknowledging the stupendous performance of Saikhom Mirabai Chanu in emerging the lone medallist so far at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics with a Silver in weightlifting, more and more organisations and well wishers have stepped forward to extend their gratitude.Financial assistances have come after Indian Railways donated Rs 2 crore, the State Government Rs 1 crore, State Education Department Rs 3 lakh and another Rs 10 lakh for setting a record at the 30th Asian Weighlifti

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India Why the NE has hot border disputes
India

Why the NE has hot border disputes

NEW DELHI, Jul 28  Peace in India’s North East, home to a dazzling array of ethnic communities and distinct cultures, was shattered when police forces of Assam and Mizoram clashed over a border dispute on Monday. Five policemen from Assam died. The violence shocked the country.North Eastern States have a history of ethnic strife. Internal border disputes go back at least a century. The triggers for them often are disputed claims over land, forest resources, perceived encroachment, ethnic differen

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India 6 more months needed to frame CAA rules, MHA informs Parliament
India

6 more months needed to frame CAA rules, MHA informs Parliament

New Delhi, Jul 27 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed Parliament on Tuesday that it has sought six more months to frame rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act or CAA. The MHA said it has asked committees on subordinate legislation in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha time till January 9, 2022.Replying to a question posed by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the CAA has been notified on December 12, 2019 and has come into force from January 10, 2020."T

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General Articles JUL. 29, 2021

Sedition has no room in modern democracies, time for the law to be repealed

Abhijit SenguptaContd from previous issueThe S124A of 1870 defined sedition as exciting or attempting to excite feelings of disaffection towards the Government, while the 1898 change to S124A made bringing or attempting to bring in hatred or contempt towa

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General Articles
General Articles JUL. 28, 2021

What next ?A love letter for all the class 10 and 12 graduates

Janghaolun HaokipWe will make it simple, and twisted at the same time, just like how your lives would be from now on. I believe many of you already have a clear insight on what the next giant leap of your life would be like. For those of you who don't, I

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General Articles
General Articles JUL. 28, 2021

National Education Policy-2020 : A year old crawling baby

Raghavendra P TiwariThe late Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India, once opined that the aim of education is to build character, cultivate human values, develop scientific attitude with spiritual foundation, build confidence to face uncertain futu

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Sangai Digest
Sangai Digest
Sangai Digest OCT. 12, 2019

86 Bn CRPF dedicates passenger waiting shed at Kangpokpi

86 Bn CRPF dedicated a passenger waiting shed at K Senam, Sehjang, Kangpokpi district under its Civic Action

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656 Days 0 Hr ago
Sangai Digest
Sangai Digest OCT. 12, 2019

State Level Mera Houchongba to begin today

IMPHAL, Oct 11: State level Mera Houchongba will be observed from October 12-13 at Kangla, said the organising

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656 Days 0 Hr ago
Sangai Digest
Sangai Digest OCT. 12, 2019

Nemcha Kipgen attends 1st India International Cooperatives Trade Fair 2019

New Delhi, Oct 11: Minister of Social Welfare and Cooperation Nemcha Kipgen graced the inaugural ceremony of the

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Editorial
Extending curfew by another week Need to revisit HI model
28Jul

Extending curfew by another week Need to revisit HI model

A different approach has to be adopted. A hybrid approach if one may add. The extension of the total curfew by yet another week should be understood in the backdrop of the rising graph of positive cases and number of deaths daily. The daily positivity rat
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Brief News
State

WMC appeals

Daimei Makisiyang condoled

HC directs DC Imphal East

VOK founder appeals

PREPAK condoles

Diaspora Speak

Listing of Masood Azhar as global terrorist by UN will be ‘properly resolved’: China

North Korea warns of ‘undesired’ outcome if no change in US nuclear stance

US army veteran plots terror attack as revenge for New Zealand shootings, arrested

Islamic State alert sounded in Bangladesh, India

‘Value of vaccination’ – Theme of World Veterinary Day, 2019

World News
World
World JUN. 01, 2021

'Scientists silenced and disappeared'

LONDON, May 31 A new study, quoted by ANI, has found that Chinese scientists created the virus in a lab in Wuhan, then tried to cover their tracks by reverse-engineering versions of the virus to make it look like it evolved naturally from bats.The novel c

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World
World MAY. 31, 2021

Prices of goods and services soar under military ruleMyanmar folks face cash shortage

NAYPYITAW, May 30Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Myanmar due to the February 1 military coup, people are facing a shortage of cash and rising prices of goods and services as they are withdrawing their savings from banks out of concern for the future.Four months into military rule since a February 1 military coup that ousted the civilian Government led by Aung San Suu Kyi, and with a weakening local currency, the junta has yet to rein in the economic woes precipitated by the power grab, reported Kyod

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World
World MAY. 30, 2021

Vietnam detects hybrid of COVID-19 variants from India and UK

HANOI, May 29 Vietnam Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long said on Saturday (May 29) the country has detected a new variant of the coronavirus, a mix of the COVID-19 variants from India and the United Kingdom that spreads quickly by air, online newspaper VnExpress reported.After successfully containing coronavirus for most of last year, Vietnam is now battling an outbreak that is spreading more quickly. Nearly 3,600 people have been infected in 31 of its 63 cities and provinces since late April, accounting for

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National News
India
India JUL. 29, 2021

Why the NE has hot border disputes

NEW DELHI, Jul 28  Peace in India’s North East, home to a dazzling array of ethnic communities and distinct cultures, was shattered when police forces of Assam and Mizoram clashed over a border dispute on Monday. Five policemen from Assam died. The violence shocked the country.North Eastern States have a history of ethnic strife. Internal border disputes go back at least a century. The triggers for them often are disputed claims over land, forest resources, perceived encroachment, ethnic differen

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50 Min ago
India
India JUL. 28, 2021

6 more months needed to frame CAA rules, MHA informs Parliament

New Delhi, Jul 27 The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) informed Parliament on Tuesday that it has sought six more months to frame rules for the Citizenship Amendment Act or CAA. The MHA said it has asked committees on subordinate legislation in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha time till January 9, 2022.Replying to a question posed by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that the CAA has been notified on December 12, 2019 and has come into force from January 10, 2020."T

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India
India JUL. 28, 2021

Smriti launches 24/7 helpline for women affected by violence

NEW Delhi, Jul 27For the safety and security of women across the Nation and in line with the Union Government’s efforts towards overall betterment of women, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani today inaugurated the National Commission for Women’s 24/7 helpline - 7827170170.The helpline aims to provide 24/7 online support to women affected by violence through referral by linking them with appropriate authorities such as police, hospitals, District Legal Service A

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State News
State
State JUL. 29, 2021

Now 7 seats in Assembly lying vacant Govindas resigns from Congress, Assembly

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 28 : Setting more tongues wagging and adding that extra bit of masala to the political developments in the last few days, former president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee and MLA from Bishnupur Assembly Constituency Govindas Konthoujam has resigned from the Assembly as well as from the primary membership of the Congress. Govindas submitted his resignation from the post of MLA to the Assembly Secretariat and a notification accepting his resignation was issued by the Ass

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34 Min ago
State
State JUL. 29, 2021

More step forward to acknowledge Mirabai's Silver at Tokyo

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jul 28 : Acknowledging the stupendous performance of Saikhom Mirabai Chanu in emerging the lone medallist so far at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics with a Silver in weightlifting, more and more organisations and well wishers have stepped forward to extend their gratitude.Financial assistances have come after Indian Railways donated Rs 2 crore, the State Government Rs 1 crore, State Education Department Rs 3 lakh and another Rs 10 lakh for setting a record at the 30th Asian Weighlifti

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36 Min ago
State
State JUL. 29, 2021

On first day of extended curfew Manipur logs 1003 new cases, 12 deaths26,034 cases totalled so far in July

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, Jul 28 : On the first day of the extended curfew Manipur logged 1003 new cases and 12 deaths due to the virus to take the total caseload to 95,824 and the cumulative number of deaths to 1510. The 1003 new cases were detected

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52 Min ago
State
State JUL. 29, 2021

Let vaccines cover all call

IMPHAL, Jul 28:  Ya-all, a non-profit organization working for the youths and marginalized sections in Manipur has urged the State Government and Health Department to take up special measures to ensure that the marginalized communities in the State g

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56 Min ago
Sports News

Tokyo 2020 Manipuris are tough, says Mary Kom after sensational opening-round win

Tokyo 2020 Manipuris are tough, says Mary Kom after sensational opening-round win Sports

Sports

Tokyo 2020 Manipuris are tough, says Mary Kom after sensational opening-round win

TOKYO, Jul 25 Mary Kom is hungry for more. The 6-time world champion and the London Olympics bronze medallist is looking to win the elusive Olympic Gold in Tokyo and she made her return to the Games after 9 years in a sensational manner.Mary Kom stormed into the pre-quarterfinals of the Flyweight Women's category after beating Hernandez Garcia, a 23-year-old from the Dominican Republic 4-1. Mary outpunched her opponent in the 3rd and final round after opening her bout on a cautious note. The 38-year-old was

26 Jul, 2021

National Sports Day Sports

Sports

National Sports Day

IMPHAL, Jul 25 : The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is organising National Sports Day 2021 from August 14 to 21 to encourage grassroots sports activities in the country.A press release issued by the All Manipur Football Association requested all DFA

25 Jul, 2021

National Sports Day Sports

Sports

National Sports Day

IMPHAL, Jul 25 : The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is organising National Sports Day 2021 from August 14 to 21 to encourage grassroots sports activities in the country.A press release issued by the All Manipur Football Association requested all DFA

25 Jul, 2021

Major General Alok Naresh greets Mirabai Chanu Sports

Sports

Major General Alok Naresh greets Mirabai Chanu

IMPHAL, Jul 24Major General Alok Naresh, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) has congratulated star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for winning the first silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020 in the 49 kg category.The General officer

25 Jul, 2021

Major General Alok Naresh greets Mirabai Chanu Sports

Sports

Major General Alok Naresh greets Mirabai Chanu

IMPHAL, Jul 24Major General Alok Naresh, Inspector General Assam Rifles (South) has congratulated star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu for winning the first silver medal in weightlifting at Tokyo Olympics 2020 in the 49 kg category.The General officer

25 Jul, 2021

Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh lead India march Sports

Sports

Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh lead India march

NEW DELHI, Jul 23Boxing great MC Mary Kom and Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh led the Indian contingent out as they marched through Tokyo's National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympics. The number of athletes who walked out for India was reduced to 19 due to Covid-19 restrictions. The athletes were clad in blazers with the name of the country on it. All the members of the contingent waved small Indian flags themselves in addition to Mary and Manpreet carrying the Indian

24 Jul, 2021

Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh lead India march Sports

Sports

Mary Kom, Manpreet Singh lead India march

NEW DELHI, Jul 23Boxing great MC Mary Kom and Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh led the Indian contingent out as they marched through Tokyo's National Stadium during the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympics. The number of athletes who walked out for India was reduced to 19 due to Covid-19 restrictions. The athletes were clad in blazers with the name of the country on it. All the members of the contingent waved small Indian flags themselves in addition to Mary and Manpreet carrying the Indian

24 Jul, 2021

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North East
North East

Kohima in India’s top cycling list

Muivah stable

Shah's meeting with NE CMsBorder dispute, drug menace take centre stage

Mizoram reports highest-ever single-day spike

Amit Shah chairs NESAC Society meet

Poetry