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Arunachal MLA shot dead along with son in Tirap

Gaikhangam scoffs at exit poll projections

Postal ballots to be counted first

Motorists killed

Decks cleared for vote count on May 23
North East Arunachal MLA shot dead along with son in Tirap
North East

Arunachal MLA shot dead along with son in Tirap

NE Now News ITANAGAR, May 21: Eleven persons including NPP candidate and sitting MLA of 56 Khonsa West Tirong Aboh and his family members were shot dead on Tuesday morning by suspected NCSN (IM) militants at Bogapani in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh.

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State Gaikhangam scoffs at exit poll projections
State

Gaikhangam scoffs at exit poll projections

IMPHAL, May 21: Manipur Congress Committee president Gaikhangam has opined that the projected figure of the exit poll following the 17th Lok Sabha election which show that BJP will romp home is absurd and unbelievable.

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State Postal ballots to be counted first
State

Postal ballots to be counted first

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, May 21: Postal ballots would be counted first when votes polled in Outer Manipur PC and Inner Manipur PC are counted on May 23, said Inner Manipur PC RO and Imphal West DC N Praveen.

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State Motorists killed
State

Motorists killed

IMPHAL, May 21: Two youths were killed in a road mishap along Imphal-Dimapur road, near Sekmai Koujengleima, under Sekmai PS today.

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General Articles
General Articles
General Articles MAY. 22, 2019

Biodiversity : Why humanity should care?

Dr Konthoujam Khelchandra The International Day for Biological Diversity is celebrated every year on 22 May to increase the understanding level and awareness of biodiversity related issues. The United Nations adopted this day to commemorate the adoption of the text of the Convention on 22 May 1992.

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General Articles
General Articles MAY. 22, 2019

International Day of Biodiversity 2019

In the recent past, it is reported that our state is facing the challenges from invasion by army worm in some of our important crops. Such challenges to our live and property are also a part of biodiversity degradation. Many more such issues will be coming up if we continue to ignore and forget to conserveour environment. Everything comes from biodiversity-from the food we eat to the air we breathe. But issues arise threatening this vital part of nature.

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General Articles
General Articles MAY. 22, 2019

The rise and fall of glorious Cachari kingdom

Contd from previous issue Their rule began at Dhansiri Valley around 1150 A.D. In fact, the Cacharis were among the earliest of the Tibeto-Burman Tribes in Eastern India who came in contact with the Brahmanical order of Hinduism.

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Sangai Digest
Sangai Digest
Sangai Digest APR. 23, 2019

Repoll testifies rampant malpractices: Dr Nara

IMPHAL, Apr 22: CPI candidate in Inner Manipur PC has asserted that the Election Commission of India’s order to hold repoll at 12 polling stations has testified rampant malpractices and manipulations at several polling stations of Inner Manipur PC on April 18.

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FEB. 27, 2019

Hills, valley unite; 24 hrs strike on Jan 31

IMPHAL, Jan 28: Civil society organisations based in the hills and valley of the State have come together and formed a core committee against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill (CAB) 2016 .  Moreover, a 24 hour State-wide general strike has been called on January 31. A public convention was held today at Hotel Imphal under the aegis of UCM, AMUCO, CCSK, HERICOUN and LIPUN where representatives of 66 organisations based in the valley and hill districts of the State took part. Briefing media pers

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FEB. 27, 2019

Two killed after septic tank explodes

By Our Staff ReporterIMPHAL, Jan 28: Two people were killed while another sustained injuries as they were buried under a wall which collapsed at the impact of a septic tank explosion. The incident occurred inside a multi-storeyed building known as Madrassa Mazharul Uloom and located at Bengoon, Imphal West district under Mayang Imphal police station.Septic tank of the building’s toilet complex exploded all of a sudden at around 2.40 pm today and in the next moment portions of a wall collapsed at the i

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Editorial
Exit polls : Not the final verdict Room for post poll pact ?
22May

Exit polls : Not the final verdict Room for post poll pact ?

This is not the final verdict. At its most accurate it can be said to be a trend or an indication, but a trend which says that the BJP under Narendra Modi is still a potent force to reckon with, a point which not all political personality or a political party can boast of but nothing is final as yet. So all the more reason why the saffron party and its partners need not go overboard and why the Congress and those in the Opposition need not go into despair.
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Brief News
State

Seniority list

Bandh called

Two day festival of Thang-Ta from May 22

2nd free eye camp to be held

Cyclists flagged off

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 MAY. 22, 2019

Iran quadruples production of enriched uranium: Officials

Tehran, May 21 Iran quadrupled its uranium-enrichment production capacity amid tensions with the U.S. over Tehran’s atomic program, nuclear officials said on Monday, just after President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister traded threats and taunts on Twitter.

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World
World MAY. 22, 2019

Indonesia President Joko Widodo wins re-election amid claims of cheating

JAKARTA, May 21: Incumbent President Joko Widodo won last month's Indonesian election with 55.5% of votes against 44.5% for his challenger, retired General Prabowo Subianto, the election commission's official count said early on Tuesday.

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World
World MAY. 22, 2019

Christchurch attacker Brenton Tarrant charged with terrorism: Police

WELLINGTON, May 21: The man accused of shooting dead 51 Muslim worshippers in the Christchurch mosque attacks was formally charged with terrorism for the first time on Tuesday, New Zealand police said.

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National News
India
India MAY. 22, 2019

Madhya Pradesh Govt to reopen 12-year-old murder case against Pragya Thakur

Press Trust of India Bhopal, May 21: The Madhya Pradesh government is planning to reopen an old murder case against BJP candidate Pragya Singh Thakur, a day after exit polls predicted a victory for her from Bhopal Lok Sabha constituency. The Congress-led government in the state will seek a legal opinion on reopening the murder case of ex-RSS pracharak Sunil Joshi, in which Pragya Singh was acquitted, state Law Minister P C Sharma said Tuesday.

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India
India MAY. 21, 2019

BJP wants Congress Govt in Madhya Pradesh to prove majority

Bhopal, May 20 The BJP in Madhya Pradesh Monday said the Kamal Nath-led Congress government in the state should prove majority in the Assembly.

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India
India MAY. 21, 2019

Saradha scam Ex-Kolkata CP Rajeev Kumar moves SC seeking extension of protection

Kolkata, May 20 Former Kolkata police commissioner Rajeev Kumar Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking extension of the seven-day protection granted to him by the apex court in connection with the Saradha chit fund scam case.

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State News
State
State MAY. 22, 2019

Gaikhangam scoffs at exit poll projections

IMPHAL, May 21: Manipur Congress Committee president Gaikhangam has opined that the projected figure of the exit poll following the 17th Lok Sabha election which show that BJP will romp home is absurd and unbelievable.

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State
State MAY. 22, 2019

Postal ballots to be counted first

By Our Staff Reporter IMPHAL, May 21: Postal ballots would be counted first when votes polled in Outer Manipur PC and Inner Manipur PC are counted on May 23, said Inner Manipur PC RO and Imphal West DC N Praveen.

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State
State MAY. 22, 2019

Motorists killed

IMPHAL, May 21: Two youths were killed in a road mishap along Imphal-Dimapur road, near Sekmai Koujengleima, under Sekmai PS today.

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State
State MAY. 22, 2019

Bomb blast decried

IMPHAL, May 21: Local people of Phumlou Mamang Leikai today staged a protest demonstration against the bomb blast that occurred at the residential gate of Phumlou Gram Panchayat Pradhan Maisnam Manikchand last evening.

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Sports News
17th Sub-Junior and Junior Wushu Championship gets underway Sports

Sports

17th Sub-Junior and Junior Wushu Championship gets underway

By Our Sports Reporter IMPHAL, May 21 : The 19th State Level Sub-Junior and Junior Wushu Championship organised by Wushu Association of Manipur was inaugurated in the presence of Moirangthem Noren Singh, Chief Engineer PWD as chief guest at Khuman Lampak Sports Complex today.

22 May, 2019

Tangkhul FC cruise into VSO Trophy semis after thrashing Endeavour FC Sports

Sports

Tangkhul FC cruise into VSO Trophy semis after thrashing Endeavour FC

IMPHAL, May 21 : Shahidur hit a brace to help Tankhul FC earn a 4-1 win against Endeavour FC in the last quarter final match of the 5th VSO Trophy organised by VSO at Tekcham HS Ground.

22 May, 2019

Tangkhul FC cruise into VSO Trophy semis after thrashing Endeavour FC Sports

Sports

Tangkhul FC cruise into VSO Trophy semis after thrashing Endeavour FC

IMPHAL, May 21 : Shahidur hit a brace to help Tankhul FC earn a 4-1 win against Endeavour FC in the last quarter final match of the 5th VSO Trophy organised by VSO at Tekcham HS Ground.

22 May, 2019

AMYC, PRSC win in 2nd IE Men's Volleyball tourney Sports

Sports

AMYC, PRSC win in 2nd IE Men's Volleyball tourney

By Our Sports Reporter IMPHAL, May 21: AMYC, Andro Machengpat and PRSC, Pourabi extend their winning runs at the ongoing 2nd Imphal East District Men's Volleyball Tournament, 2019 organised by Pourabi Rising Star Club under the aegis of Imphal East District Volleyball Association at its court today. In the Group A league match, AMYC which defeated NNCK, Nongren by 3-1 sets in the tournament opener displayed a more improved side today to hammer RYC, Keibi in straight sets (25-18, 25-17, 25-14). Meanwhile,

22 May, 2019

AMYC, PRSC win in 2nd IE Men's Volleyball tourney Sports

Sports

AMYC, PRSC win in 2nd IE Men's Volleyball tourney

By Our Sports Reporter IMPHAL, May 21: AMYC, Andro Machengpat and PRSC, Pourabi extend their winning runs at the ongoing 2nd Imphal East District Men's Volleyball Tournament, 2019 organised by Pourabi Rising Star Club under the aegis of Imphal East District Volleyball Association at its court today. In the Group A league match, AMYC which defeated NNCK, Nongren by 3-1 sets in the tournament opener displayed a more improved side today to hammer RYC, Keibi in straight sets (25-18, 25-17, 25-14). Meanwhile,

22 May, 2019

RFC in 8th ESO Soccer final Sports

Sports

RFC in 8th ESO Soccer final

By Our Sports Reporter IMPHAL, May 21 : RFC, Khamnam Leirak secured their place in the final of the 8th ESO Football Tournament organised by Educational Social Organising Club, Bamdiar Makha Leikai at its ground today after thumping ESO-A by 2-0 margin in the first semi-final clash. The first half came ended goalless as neither side could find the net despite handful of opportunities they got but RFC shifted gears in the second half and broke the deadlock through Kishan in the 43rd minute after few unsucc

22 May, 2019

RFC in 8th ESO Soccer final Sports

Sports

RFC in 8th ESO Soccer final

By Our Sports Reporter IMPHAL, May 21 : RFC, Khamnam Leirak secured their place in the final of the 8th ESO Football Tournament organised by Educational Social Organising Club, Bamdiar Makha Leikai at its ground today after thumping ESO-A by 2-0 margin in the first semi-final clash. The first half came ended goalless as neither side could find the net despite handful of opportunities they got but RFC shifted gears in the second half and broke the deadlock through Kishan in the 43rd minute after few unsucc

22 May, 2019

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North East
North East

Arunachal MLA shot dead along with son in Tirap

Persons found deliberately tampering candidates' list will be punished: Mizoram CEO

Conrad assures protection of all citizens against HNLC

Myanmar situation concerns NSCN (IM)

Central NPF states stand on Manipur issue

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