Will Consider Legal Action: Manipur Chief Minister On Sam Pitroda's Racist Comments
Soon after Congress leader Sam Pitroda courted a new controversy by tagging people living in various regions of India with certain facial features, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said he is weighing in legal options to charge him.
'We too are Indians': Northeast states' CMs hit out at Sam Pitroda's 'racist' remarks
GUWAHATI: Four chief ministers of the Northeastern states slammed Sam Pitroda, chief of the Indian Overseas Congress, on Wednesday for his alleged racist remarks. Pitroda while describing Indias diversity stated that people in different regions of the country look like Africans, Chinese, Arab and whites. Criticizing the Congress leader, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma wrote on X, Sam bhai, I am from the North East and I look like an Indian. We are a diverse country - we may look different but we are all one. Hamare desh ke bare mein thoda to samajh lo! While Sarmas Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K Sangma condemned Pitrodas remarks calling the people of the Northeast Chinese. Manipur CM N Biren Singh, too reacting to the remarks, demanded an apology. I condemn Congress leader, Sam Pitrodas racist comment against the people of Northeast. The Congress has always tried to divide India with their Divide and Rule policy. But they must know that Northeast has been a part of India and will always be. Such a mockery in the India's diversity is highly unacceptable @INCIndia and @sampitroda must publicly apologize, Singh wrote on X. Sam Pitroda resigns from Indian Overseas Congress post after 'racist remark' row Condemning the disgusting mentality, Tripura CM Manik Saha said the idea of unity in the midst of diversity is the main mantra of the Indian spirit. Although we live in the North East, our thinking is completely Indian. Similarly, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Ahmedabad to Arunachal, all the citizens of the country have one identity as Indian. But blinded by the greed of power, Congress leader Rahul Gandhis mentor Sam Pitroda and the discriminatory INDI Alliance mentality has gone so low that they are now judging the people of India by their skin color and face, Saha wrote on the microblogging site.
5,457 illegal immigrants detected: Manipur CM says deportation process underway
Last week, 38 illegalimmigrants were deported to Myanmar from Manipur, bringing the total number of illegal Myanmarese migrants deported to 77 since 8th March.
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has confirmed that out of 5457 illegal immigrants detected from Myanmar, 5173 have been registered. The deportation process is underway, with 77 illegal migrants, including 55 women and five children, deported to their country since March 8. The Myanmar nationals fled to Manipur after the Military junta seized power in February 2021. Since then, over 5,000 Myanmar nationals have taken shelter in Manipur, while over 32,000 have taken shelter in Mizoram.
RAJAMPET: Slamming Congress' divisive mindset, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday slammed its leader Sam Pitroda's controversial remarks, and asked if a key ally of the national party, the DMK will snap ties with it for Tamil culture and pride. Addressing an election rally here, he alleged Congress was cut off from its roots, wants to divide the country for power and wondered what has befallen the national party. A big leader has displayed the divisive mindset of Congress. What the man very close to Gandhi family and the biggest advisor of shehzada said is very shameful, he said in an obvious reference to Pitroda's comments. Congress feels those in north eastern India look like Chinese. Can the country accept things like this? Congress feels people in the south look like Africans, will they accept this, he asked, referring to Pitroda's controversial remarks. Sam Pitroda stokes new controversy, says 'people in east look like Chinese, south look like Africans' He asked the Congress Chief Ministers of Karnataka and Telangana, Siddaramaiah and A Revanth Reddy respectively, if they will accept such an accusation. He asked if DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who speaks of Tamil culture, such a serious allegation has been made--will DMK snap ties with Congress, for Tamil pride and the Tamil people. Do they have the guts? In an obvious reference to Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, Modi said Congress feels that the people in the western parts of the country look like Arabs. I want to ask...do people of Maharashtra accept such language. Do north Indians look like White (people)...what has happened to the Congress party, he said. In an apparent reference to Rahul Gandhi, Modi implied Pitroda was shehzada's philosopher and guide. India wont tolerate insult on basis of skin colour: Modi slams Pitrodas alleged racist comments Modi further said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi had recently talked about a people of a particular colour in the US setting (exam) paper. He made similar comments about the same in India which Shehzade's guru has done. Both their comments are connected, and well thought out. He asked the Congress party not to ridicule Indians, even if it had no issues to talk about. The country is listening to and understanding every divisive talk of Congress, he said and added the party should be punished. Taking at the ruling YSR Congress government in Andhra Pradesh, Modi said it has betrayed people's trust and alleged ministers were running 'rowdy raj' in the state. 'Condemn racist remarks, will seek legal opinion' says Manipur CM Biren Singh on Sam Pitroda's remarks
Priyanka Gandhi hits back at PM over Adani-Ambani jibe
Raebareli: Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Adani-Ambani jibe, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday charged that the BJP has a nexus with industrialists and waived their loans worth Rs 16 lakh crore. She also alleged that the entire BJP machinery is engaged in spreading lies about Rahul Gandhi. Referring to the prime minister's remarks at a rally in Telangana that the Congress should explain to people why it has stopped raising the 'Ambani-Adani' issue as its 'Shehzada' used to do for the past five years, Priyanka Gandhi said, Today he (Modi) is saying Rahul does not take the name of Adani, Ambani....He does so every day. He brings their truth in front of you every day. We say every day that they (BJP) have a nexus with industrialists. You must understand that Prime Minister Modi has waived off Rs 16 lakh crore of big billionaires. Whose money is this? This is not Modi ji's money. That is the country's money, she said at public meetings here while campaigning for her brother Rahul Gandhi from the family bastion. BJP leaders are not even talking about inflation and unemployment. They will come here and in their speeches talk about religion, caste, temples and mosques but will not talk about your real problems, she said. The Modi government is also not paying adequate attention to farmers' problems and employment and by giving 5 kg of foodgrains to the poor, they wish to make people dependent, she alleged. Flaying the government on the issue of unemployment, she said, There are 30 lakh posts lying vacant at the Centre under the BJP government. The BJP does not bring schemes to remove unemployment but instead brings schemes that break your expectations. Speaking about her family's association with the people of Raebareli, she said Gandhi parivar has had personal bond with Raebareli since the days of Indira Gandhi. In electing Rahul Gandhi, Raebareli will get two 'saansads'- her brother and she herself, who will always stand to solve people's problems, she said. Priyanka Gandhi asserted that the people of Raebareli understand leaders well. When they did not like some policy of Indiraji (Indira Gandhi) they defeated her also. Indira did not get angry but did introspection. You elected her again. It is a speciality of the people of Raebareli that they understand leaders, she said while addressing a street meeting at Thulwasa in the constituency. She also charged the BJP wanted to change the Constitution but when it realised they would have to suffer losses in the election, the prime minister said they had no such plans. Speaking about her brother, she said, You must know how much Rahul ji has struggled. He is such a person in our country about whom the entire BJP machinery has spread falsehoods and lies in every possible way. How many attacks were made against him? He was expelled from Parliament...he was thrown out of his house but Rahul ji did not back down. It is his character that when he sees injustice happening, he fights for justice and does not step back. That is why Rahul covered four thousand kilometres from Kanyakumari to Kashmir and then travelled from Manipur to Mumbai. These were journeys to understand your problems. These were trips that told the country that the direction of politics in the country was going wrong. We have to fix that, the Congress general secretary said. Priyanka Gandhi also talked about scrapping the Agniveer scheme for recruitment in the armed forces and restoring the earlier permanent recruitment programme and filling 30 lakh vacant posts in the central government ministries. Earlier in a post on X, she said her party's 100-year-old relationship with the people of Raebareli has entered a new era and the people of the constituency are once again ready for its leadership. The BJP has fielded its UP minister Dinesh Pratap Singh from the seat, which will see voting in the fifth phase on May 20. Rahul Gandhi had filed nomination from Raebareli constituency on Friday last.
IMPHAL: Soon after Congress leader Sam Pitroda courted a new controversy by tagging people residing in various regions of India with a certain facial feature, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said he is weighing in legal options to book the former. How can he make such a racist comment? I highly condemn this type of racist words used by him. I will consult the legal expert if we can sue against the remark given by the Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress..., Biren Singh told ANI. This is very irresponsible and he exposed that he does not know the geographical composition of India. Congress has been doing this 'divide and rule' policy. How can he say that the people from the Northeast are like Chinese? We are a part of India, we do not belong to China. We are just Indians, all the Northeast people live together, the Manipur chief minister said. In an interview with 'The Statesman', Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda trying to explain to India's diversity said, We could hold a country together as diverse as India, where people on the east look like Chinese, people on the West look like Arab, people on the North look like white and maybe people on the South look like Africans. The Bharatiya Janata Party has hit back at Chairman of Indian Overseas Congress Sam Pitroda over his 'racist' remarks. The Congress party however distanced itself from Pitroda's remarks. In a post on X, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said, The analogies drawn by Sam Pitroda in a podcast to illustrate India's diversity are most unfortunate and unacceptable. The Indian National Congress completely dissociates itself from these analogies. From the BJP side, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was one of the first to react when he took to X and slammed Pitroda over his remarks. Sam bhai, I am from the North East and I look like an Indian. We are a diverse country - we may look different but we are all one. Understand a little about our country! Assam CM wrote on his X timeline. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju also took on the Congress for the comments made by Pitroda. Rahul Gandhi's Chief Adviser says, South Indians look like Africans, all North-Eastern people look Chinese, West Indians are like Arabs & North Indian are whites. The tone & tenor of this statement is to divide India.. Shameful, he posted on X. Pitroda had earlier also courted controversies with his remarks on sensitive issues. The recent was when he had advocated an inheritance tax-like law in the country. However, the Congress had officially distanced itself from Pitroda's comments saying that they did not reflect the view of the party at all times. Now the Congress overseas Chairman has put the Congress in a soup with his latest comments. BJP targets Sam Pitroda's inheritance tax remark; Congress distances itself, calls it Modi's 'malicious' campaign
Inmate shot by miscreants at relief camp in Manipur
Imphal: A 28-year-old inmate was shot and critically injured by two unknown armed youths who came on an Activa and opened fire at the youth in Thanga village, a part of the Loktak Lake under Moirang Police station on Wednesday morning, officials said. Sawaijam Dhanabir, 28, son of S Rajen who was taking shelter at [] The post Inmate shot by miscreants at relief camp in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipur: NRFM cadre arrested near RIMS in Imphal
IMPHAL: An active cadre of the banned National Revolutionary Front of Manipur (NRFM) has been arrested for alleged extortion near the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) gate in Imphal. Acting on a tip, security forces raided an area of RIMS road, Lamphelpat, Imphal West district of Manipur, and apprehended the NRFM member around 4 [] The post Manipur: NRFM cadre arrested near RIMS in Imphal appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Polaris secures 2,452 crore smart meter rollout contracts in West Bengal, Manipur
The project aims to reduce Discom losses and empower consumers by introducing smart prepaid meters, the company says
Manipur Duo Earns Spot In India Junior Womens Hockey Team For Europe Tour
Manipurs hockey talents, Kshetrimayum Sonia Devi and Khaidem Shileima Chanu, have secured spots in the prestigious India Junior Womens Hockey Team for the upcoming Europe Tour. Led by seasoned defender Jyoti Singh and backed by vice-captain Sakshi Rana, the 22-member squad gears up for an exhilarating series of matches across Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands... The post Manipur Duo Earns Spot In India Junior Womens Hockey Team For Europe Tour appeared first on Northeast Today .
Manipur: Security forces nab NRFM cadre on charges of extortion in Imphal India Today NE
Manipur: Security forces nab NRFM cadre on charges of extortion in ImphalIndia Today NE
Joe Fernandis hockey: Manipur beat Duruello
Yashil Dhar and Amit Gowda scored for UBI while Joginder Singh pulled one back for CR
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Hailstorm affects 962 people in Manipur
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Manipur Tribal Group With Alleged Links To Khalistanis Holds US Event, Takes Swipes At India
Nearly two weeks after India trashed a report by the US State Department alleging human rights abuses in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, a group of people from the Kuki tribes settled in the US held a congressional briefing, and took swipes at India.
Prayers, Processions, and Seminars Mark First Anniversary of Bloodshed in Manipur, IndiaNational Catholic Register
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Manipur Tribal Group With Alleged Links To Khalistanis Holds US Event
Nearly two weeks after India trashed a report by the US State Department alleging human rights abuses in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, a group of people from the Kuki tribes settled in the US held a congressional briefing, and took swipes at India.
Manipur group seeks enhanced initiatives to curb menace of injecting drug users
Guwahati: Emphasising the efficacy of harm reduction policies and initiatives in saving the lives of drug addicts all over the world, a drug users welfare body of Manipur urged the state health authorities to mull over and strengthen aspects towards the matter on the occasion of the International Harm Reduction Dayon Tuesday. Thedrug users welfare [] The post Manipur group seeks enhanced initiatives to curb menace of injecting drug users appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipur Users Collective advocates evidence based approaches to drug use The Sangai Express
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Manipurs titular king felicitated by WEBBIC University of Ghana
Imphal: Leishemba Sanajaoba, the titular king of Manipur and also a Member of the Parliament of the state in the Rajya Sabha has been honoured by the WEBBIC University of the Republic of Ghana. Leishemba Sanajaoba, the current member of the former royal family of the princely state of Manipur in India, and a politician [] The post Manipurs titular king felicitated by WEBBIC University of Ghana appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipur: CM surveys hailstorm damage,promises relief for victims
Imphal:ManipurChief Minister N Biren Singh visited and inspected the worst damages caused by recent severe hailstorms and heavy rainfalls at Konthoujam village under the Konthoujam Assembly segment in Imphal West district. He was accompanied by S Ranjan, Manipur Health Minister and local MLA. Thisis for the first time the Chief Minister made his spot survey [] The post Manipur: CM surveys hailstorm damage,promises relief for victims appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Migration marvel: Rare Amur Falcon sighting stuns birders
Hyderabad: In a remarkable find, city-based wildlife photographer and birder Anindita Mukherji has capturedthe picture ofan Amurfalcon in the Yenkathala grasslands in Mominpet ofRangareddydistrict on Sunday. The find is unique as thespot is not in the typical migration routeof the falcon and hasastonished the local wildlife community. Firstly, the Amurfalcon(Falco amurensis), known for its annual journey from Russia to Africa via India, usually passes through Nagaland, Manipur and othernorth-east states,peninsular India or Maharashtra. While a few sightings have been reported innorthernTelangana,thespottingof an Amur falconnear Hyderabad is unprecedented. Secondly, the timing of this sighting is puzzling. Amurfalcons typically leave Indian shores around January. The fact that this lone bird has stayed beyond the migration season and ventured further south addedto the mystery, raised questions over whowhat prompted such a deviation from the usual migratory pathandwhat factors influence its decision to stay back. Mukherji says she was on a visit to Yenkathala on Sunday to watch owlsbut found afemale Amurfalcon perched on a tree. She searched for the male bird in the vicinity but couldnt find one. The Yankathala grassland is home to nearly 200 bird species which include many migrants. Apart from birds, rare Indian grey wolf was also spotted here besides a number of foxes. The Amurfalconsembarkon aboldannualexpedition from their breeding grounds in Russia and China to winter in southern Africa,covering aremarkable 22,000 kmin theirround trip. Mukherji, known for her dedication to wildlife conservation through photography, expressed her excitementat the sighting, emphasizing the importance of preserving natural habitats and understanding avian behavior amidst changing environmental conditions. Aasheesh Pittie, renowned ornithologist and editor of journal Indian BIRDS, says sighting of the Amurfalcon down southwasdefinitely not common andwas a sign of thriving ecology forthemigratory raptor which mostly feeds on insects. Bird enthusiast and blogger Humayun Taher remarked that the sighting of the lone bird was interesting. However, he exercised caution, suggesting that it could have veered off from its flock. He further noted that migration patterns might have been altered due to urban expansion.
Government starts field survey to assess livestock killed by hailstorm in Manipur
Imphal: Amid various organizations urging the authorities concerned to provide financial assistance, the Manipur government on Tuesday started a field survey assessing damages caused to livestock and poultry farms by the recent severe hailstorm across the state. Under the directive of Dr RK Khogendrajit, Director of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Services, many officials started spot [] The post Government starts field survey to assess livestock killed by hailstorm in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Landslides hit train services in few NE states, affects supply of essentials, fuels
Landslides hit train services in few NE states, affects supply of essentials, fuels Guwahati/Agartala: Movement of passengers and transport of goods, including essentials, has been affected in southern Assam, Tripura, Mizoram and Manipur for the past two weeks, due to the restricted movement of trains in the region, officials said on Tuesday. Northeast Frontier Railway [] The post Landslides hit train services in few NE states, affects supply of essentials, fuels appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Combined SF recovers cache of weapons, conduct disposal operation at Manipur-Myanmar borderImphal Times
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Arms and ammunition seized at Manipur-Myanmar border
Imphal: The Indian Army in conjunction with the Manipur Police launched a joint operation with the recovery of a cache of warlike weapons including arms, ammunition, and explosives while a joint team of security forces disposed of firearms seized at the Manipur-Myanmar border, officials said on Tuesday. Acting on specific intelligence of the presence of [] The post Arms and ammunition seized at Manipur-Myanmar border appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manisha Koirala on Heeramandi, Very dear actress friend asked if Rekha has dubbed for me
The beautiful Manisha Koirala has been through a helluva lot in life. She feels her suffering has made her a better human being and actor. Of course, the experiences of life contribute to a performance. I now have a bank of emotions. I understand life much more deeply now. I see through people. The complexities of human behaviour are more comprehensible to me. There is an empathy I feel to everything around me. Of course, with time, life pain and suffering, I thinkIvebecome a better person. Itdoesntalways work that way. A lot of people become bitter rather than better after suffering. I dont ever want to ever be bitter resentful or vengeful. From a young age, it has been my constant effort to not hurt anyone. I wish I had been careful about not hurting myself. It has been a conscious effort for me to retain my innocence and vulnerability. I dont want to be a person who knows it all, she said. Manishas association with Sanjay Leela Bhansali goes back a long way. I first met him during the shooting of Vidhu Vinod Chopras 1942: A Love Story. Then Khamoshi, he directed. Then there was a long gap. Honestly, I am in awe of the man. He has evolved a lot. He makes grandeur look so cool. Not too many people talk about Khamoshi now. But the same subject was made in Hollywood two years ago (Sian Heders Coda) and that film got the Oscars. Khamoshi is very special: it is sensitive and poetic. Every characterHelenji, Seema Biswasji, Nana Patekar, Salman and mewere so beautifully written. He created a beautiful world in Khamoshi. Heeramandi has so much grandeur. If Sanjay can make a very intimate Khamoshi, he can also make a lavish Heeramandi. His range is staggering, she said. The Khamoshi actress admits she has evolved over the years. I have changed a lot, Subhash, I am no longer what I was. Everyone changes. Havent you? So, have I. When I was younger, I was so much more impulsive. I was very instinctive in my acting. It was almost like God was guiding me to do what the director wanted without me working hard. It didnt feel like I was putting in too much preparation. Nowadays, I love to prepare for my role. I dont want to do anything that I have done before. I could just mimic myself and be done with it. But no. I want to be an original, better version of who I was. At least I want to try to be different in each and every film, she said. She reveals that she prepared profusely for her character Mallikajaan in Heeramandi. You must have noticed the change in my voice? I worked really hard on it. A very dear actress friend of mine asked if Rekha dubbed for me in Heeramandi. I was thrilled she thought so. It meant that I wasnt sounding like Manisha Koirala. I worked very hard on my diction and voice modulation. Sanjay gave me a very good diction coach, Muneera Suratiji. All the Heeramandi actors worked with her. I worked the maximum with her. I knew my nukhtas and the spoken Urdu were not perfect. I wanted my weak point to be my plus. And of course, there was Sanjay Bhansali always there to guide and restrain me. He is a director who believes in God being in the detailing. His expertise was invaluable, said the actress. Manisha reveals her dancing skills as seen in Heeramandi are genetical. As far as the body language was concerned, Mallikajaan was the huzoor of all the tawaifs. She had to be larger than life. She had evidently learnt Kathak and Hindustani classical singing during childhood. She reminded me of my Daadi, who was a Bharat Natyam and Manipuri dancer. My mom was a Kathak and Bharat Natyam dancer. We used to have great dance and music get-togethers at home. Sitara Bua (Kathak exponent Sitara Devi) has come to my apartment when she was very old. She would sit in the chair and dance with her eyes and hands. Pandit Birju Maharaj was my moms teacher. Chandrashekhar ji a renowned Bharat Natyam dancer was a family friend. So, Ive grown up in an environment of classical dancing and singing. I copied the graceful postures of my Mom and Daadi. I tried to remember how they talked and walked, said the actress. Manisha sketched a backstory for Mallikajaan. I drew a backstory of her mental landscape. She must have been scarred from a very young age. You know, I also drew inspiration from Meryl Streeps The Devil Wears Prada, how casually evil she could be. She would say such evil words and then casually move away while her juniors would be shattered. I also saw Peaky Blinders as a reference. You dont have to be screaming and making faces to be evil. You can be ice-cold evil. Thats what I wanted Mallikajaan to be. These were my role models. I dont know how much Ive succeeded. Knowing how scarred Mallikjaan was at a young age, and the fire that she had in her belly to rule at any cost the whole environment in the Kotha is such that women dont have too many choices. Its a cutthroat world. There are a lot of shades to Mallikajaan. I had to gauge her emotional intelligence and play her as an ice-cold evil woman. I had requested Sanjay to let me into the sets to imbibe the universe that she rules. A few days before shooting I had gone on the sets and spent many hours trying to absorb what it feels like to rule in this place. I took in everything. With the help of my brilliant director and the team, everything fell into place for me. Sanjay decided her clothes and her jewellery but I had to interpret Mallikajaans inner world with his guidance. All emotions dont necessarily come from a personal space. As actors we have to act and not necessarily go deep within ourselves to bring out the emotions. What I really had to is understand Mallikajaans psyche, what her childhood must be, what her sister must have done to her, the fear and trauma After her child was born, it was taken away with her. I had to understand what she does, and why. I had to go into Mallikajaans inner world. Her value system had to be understood. She is just not evil. She is also a mother. She has that protective instinct. But she will also throw any person out like a fly in the milk. I constantly had discussion with Sanjay to understand the character thoroughly, said Manisha. At this stage of her career, Manisha is looking for new challenges. I want to play characters Ive never done before, and I want to do them with flair and finesse, she said. I really want to do characters who are alien to me. Before I die, I want to play a character the way Balraj Sahniji did, so effortlessly. He played a sophisticated man in Anuradha and a rickshaw puller in Do Bigha Zameen equally well. I want to be that kind of an actor who can play anyone equally well. Where people dont see Manisha Koirala. They see only the character. I hope I get such a role. But its not in my hands. I want sensitive directors like Sanjay Bhansali, Mani Rathnam and Vidhu Vinod Chopra to work with me again. Also Read: Rekhas heartfelt words of praise leave Manisha Koirala teary-eyed: My prayers have come true
Manipur: 'School on Wheels' launched for children staying in relief camps
Assam Rifles Womens Polo Team launched in Manipur
Imphal: The Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey graced the launch of the Assam Rifles Women Polo Team held on Monday at Haflong Auditorium, Inspector General of Assam Rifles (South), Mantripukhri, Imphal East. Addressing the gatherings, the Governor lauded Manipur as a place renowned for its rich cultural heritage and prowess in the field of sports, [] The post Assam Rifles Womens Polo Team launched in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Unsettled Manipur A War of Narratives MyIndMakers
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Why Manipur conflict has dragged on for so long and why reconciliation is still possibleThe Times of India
Manipur introduces 'School on Wheels' program to educate students in relief camps
Manipur's 'School on Wheels' educates students in relief camps after ethnic conflict. Schools shut due to hailstorm. Governor Uikey's initiative provides library, computers, sports items for displaced students. Casualties, injuries, displacements reported. Communities clash. Orange alert issued.
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Bodies warn traders against hiking prices : 07th may24E-Pao.net
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Tourism ministry eyes spruce-up of Imphal, Loktak Lake : 07th may24E-Pao.net
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SFs recover arms, ammunition : 07th may24E-Pao.net
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Farmers in distress as hailstorm ravages crops : 07th may24E-Pao.net
People throng stores to buy metal roofing sheets in Manipur
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Cache of arms, ammunition recovered in Manipur
IMPHAL, May 6: A combined team of Manipur police and central forces recovered a cache of weapons, explosive materials and warlike stores during an operation in the adjoining area of Bishnupur and Kangpokpi district in the last 24 hours, the police said on Monday. The recovered items were one carbine with two magazine, one 9mm []
Educational institutions to remain close for two days in Manipur
IMPHAL, May 6: All educational institutions will remain close for two days in Manipur in the wake of heavy rains affecting the state. The state govt resorted to this decision after houses and educational institutions were damaged by the Sunday hailstorm accompanied by heavy rain that affected several parts of Manipur wreaking havoc in the []
Manipur government allocates Rs 6.90 crore relief package for hailstorm victims
Manipur government allocates Rs crore relief package for hailstorm victims
Loss of livestocks being assessed : 07th may24 E-Pao.net
Loss of livestocks being assessed : 07th may24E-Pao.net
Jiribam District Subroto Cup football tourneys from May 21 : 07th may24 E-Pao.net
Jiribam District Subroto Cup football tourneys from May 21 : 07th may24E-Pao.net
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Many appeal not to hike prices : 07th may24E-Pao.net
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Trouble-torn Manipur needs an out-of-the-box solution The Tribune India
Trouble-torn Manipur needs an out-of-the-box solutionThe Tribune India
Loss of livestocks being assessed The Sangai Express
Loss of livestocks being assessedThe Sangai Express
Greedy shopkeeper forced to return extra money The Sangai Express
Greedy shopkeeper forced to return extra moneyThe Sangai Express
State Government cracks price control whip The Sangai Express
State Government cracks price control whipThe Sangai Express
Nursery damaged in storm The Sangai Express
Nursery damaged in stormThe Sangai Express
Manipur governor assures support to violence-affected Churachandpur medical students Northeast Now
Manipur governor assures support to violence-affected Churachandpur medical studentsNortheast Now
Manipur governor assures support to violence-affected Churachandpur medical students
IMPHAL: Manipur governor Anusuiya Uikey addressed the concerns raised by medical students from Churachandpur district, assuring them of assistance from her office to resolve the issues at hand. According to a statement from Manipur Raj Bhawan, Y Ingochouba Singh, convenor of the parents guardians association of Churachandpur medical college (CMC) first batch, along with nine [] The post Manipur governor assures support to violence-affected Churachandpur medical students appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipurs likely future and resolving ST issue through democratic process The Sangai Express
Manipur's likely future and resolving ST issue through democratic processThe Sangai Express
Over 15,000 houses, other properties damaged in Manipur in heavy rains, hailstorm: CM
Imphal: A total of 15,425 houses, other properties, and many vehicles have been severely damaged due to the heavy rains, accompanied by gusty winds and hailstorms, in Manipur on Sunday, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Monday. The heavy rains and hailstorms also left a large number of trees and electric poles uprooted. The Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Manipur hailstorm: Roofing materials price surges, govt. comes to rescue
Imphal: The Manipur government has restricted the selling of roofing materials as demands in the market across the state surged due to large-scale damage to the properties including houses in the hailstorms. In Imphal city, long queues were seen for purchasing the roofing materials on Monday. The hailstorm that lashed Manipur on Sunday (May 5) [] The post Manipur hailstorm: Roofing materials price surges, govt. comes to rescue appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Rahul Gandhi Urges Party Workers to Match His Dedication in Electoral Battle
Rahul Gandhi Urges Party Workers to Match His Dedication in Electoral Battle Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged the party workers to go door to door with the 'Nyay' guarantees and underline the threat posed by the BJP's ideology and its ''agenda of hate''. In an appeal to the Congress workers a day before the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls, Gandhi said he is giving his all in this fight and wants them to do the same. He asserted that this election is not an ordinary election or a fight between political parties, but one to save democracy and the Constitution. ''On one side is the Congress' ideology of love and justice and on the other side is the ideology of fear, hatred and division of the Modi government, the BJP and the RSS,'' Gandhi said in his message to the workers posted on X. ''The biggest strength of the Congress Party in this fight is dedicated to workers like you. You are fierce and fearless, because the ideology of Congress is in your hearts, in your thoughts and in your actions. You are the backbone of the party and we cannot win without you,'' the former Congress chief said. He thanked the Congress workers and said it is because of them that the party was able to prepare a revolutionary manifesto by listening to the people of India. ''We have fought well in the first two phases of the elections. We have been able to oppose the lies and distractions of the BJP and forced them to answer us,'' Gandhi said. ''Now is the time for another month of hard work to ensure that our guarantees reaches every Indian, and to ensure that everyone turns out to vote. Let us all together take the message of the Congress and our guarantee to every village, locality, street and every house. Now the time has come for us to go door to door. We have to reach every youth, woman, labourer, farmer and deprived family,'' he said. Gandhi urged the workers to make the people aware of the ''threat'' posed by the BJP's ideology and their agenda of ''hate''. He said he knows that as long as even a single Congress worker stands for the truth, hatred cannot win in India. ''And we are not one but millions. We all will fight together, win and change the situation of the country,'' he said. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, ''After walking 4,000 kms from Kanyakumari to Kashmir on the Bharat Jodo Yatra, after travelling 6,600 km from Manipur to Mumbai on the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Rahul Gandhi has now embarked on the 'Samvidhan Bachao Yatra'.'' He asserted that the Congress is the party of Indian constitutionalism and Indian nationalism. ''We will protect its principles, its values and its basic structure till our dying breath,'' he said. Voting will be held in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls, with stakes being high for the BJP which had won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, in the last election. Over 1,300 candidates, including around 120 women, are in the fray. Among the bigwigs are Union ministers Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and S P Singh Baghel (Agra).
Manipur CM: 15,425 properties severely damaged by hailstorm; centre releases Rs 6.9 crore for assistanceThe Economic Times
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh mentioned that the Centre has released Rs 6.9 Crore to assist the state, with more funds likely to come. Speaking to media persons, he said, We are assessing the total damage, including to houses, livestock, and agriculture. We will provide compensation.
'I'm giving my all in this fight, want you to do the same': Rahul issues appeal to party workers
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday urged the party workers to go door to door with the 'Nyay' guarantees and underline the threat posed by the BJP's ideology and its agenda of hate. In an appeal to the Congress workers a day before the third phase of the Lok Sabha polls, Gandhi said he is giving his all in this fight and wants them to do the same. He asserted that this election is not an ordinary election or a fight between political parties, but one to save democracy and the Constitution. On one side is the Congress' ideology of love and justice and on the other side is the ideology of fear, hatred and division of the Modi government, the BJP and the RSS, Gandhi said in his message to the workers posted on X. The biggest strength of the Congress Party in this fight is dedicated to workers like you. You are fierce and fearless, because the ideology of Congress is in your hearts, in your thoughts and in your actions. You are the backbone of the party and we cannot win without you, the former Congress chief said. , - , - , , pic.twitter.com/2zjgYmhLEW Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 6, 2024 He thanked the Congress workers and said it is because of them that the party was able to prepare a revolutionary manifesto by listening to the people of India. We have fought well in the first two phases of the elections. We have been able to oppose the lies and distractions of the BJP and forced them to answer us, Gandhi said. Now is the time for another month of hard work to ensure that our guarantees reaches every Indian, and to ensure that everyone turns out to vote. Let us all together take the message of the Congress and our guarantee to every village, locality, street and every house. Now the time has come for us to go door to door. We have to reach every youth, woman, labourer, farmer and deprived family, he said. Gandhi urged the workers to make the people aware of the hreat posed by the BJP's ideology and their agenda of hate. He said he knows that as long as even a single Congress worker stands for the truth, hatred cannot win in India. And we are not one but millions. We all will fight together, win and change the situation of the country, he said. In a post on X, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said, After walking 4,000 kms from Kanyakumari to Kashmir on the Bharat Jodo Yatra, after travelling 6,600 km from Manipur to Mumbai on the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, Rahul Gandhi has now embarked on the 'Samvidhan Bachao Yatra'. He asserted that the Congress is the party of Indian constitutionalism and Indian nationalism. We will protect its principles, its values and its basic structure till our dying breath, he said. Voting will be held in 93 constituencies spread over 11 states and Union Territories on Tuesday in the third phase of Lok Sabha polls, with stakes being high for the BJP which had won an overwhelming majority of these seats, including all in Gujarat, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh, in the last election. Over 1,300 candidates, including around 120 women, are in the fray. Among the bigwigs are Union ministers Amit Shah (Gandhinagar), Jyotiraditya Scindia (Guna), Mansukh Mandaviya (Porbandar), Parshottam Rupala (Rajkot), Pralhad Joshi (Dharwad) and S P Singh Baghel (Agra).
Manipur Governor inaugurates School on Wheels for students of IDPs
Imphal: Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey inaugurated School on Wheels, on Sunday at Bal Vidya Mandir Complex, Palace Compound in Imphal. The initiative which is being implemented by Vidya Bharati Shiksha Vikash Samiti, Manipur, (VBSVS) aims to reach out to the students in the relief camps opened for the Internally Displaced persons owing to the [] The post Manipur Governor inaugurates School on Wheels for students of IDPs appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Kangana Ranaut's recent election rally speech has stirred a whirlwind of reactions among netizens. A snippet from her impassioned address has swiftly gone viral across online platforms. During the rally, Kangana drew parallels between herself and Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan, sparking both admiration and criticism. The viral video has triggered a plethora of responses from netizens, with many expressing skepticism over Kangana's comparison to one of Bollywoods most revered icons. In her speech, Kangana confidently proclaimed, 'Sara desh hairaan hai, ki Kangana, chahe Rajasthan chali jaun, chahe mai West Bengal chali jaun, chahe mai Delhi chali jaun, chahe mai Manipur chali jaun, aisa lagta hai ki mano itna pyaar aur itna sammaan Mein daave se keh sakti hu ke Amitabh Bachchan ji ke baad aaj kisiko industry me milta hai to wo mujhe milta hai.' However, amidst the ensuing backlash and trolling, the 'Dhaakad' actress took to her Instagram handle to address the criticism at length. She shared a news report questioning, If not me after Big B, who gets the most amount of love and respect? Amidst the political realm, Kangana has emerged as a BJP candidate for the Lok Sabha elections from the Mandi Parliamentary Constituency. Additionally, she is gearing up for her next venture, 'Emergency,' a biopic on former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
Weapons cache uncovered in Bishnupur district Imphal Times
Weapons cache uncovered in Bishnupur districtImphal Times
Manipur Without Governance: Deepening and Widening the Inter-Ethnic Violence Imphal Times
Manipur Without Governance: Deepening and Widening the Inter-Ethnic ViolenceImphal Times
Weapons and explosives seized from two abandoned camps in Manipur
Imphal: A large number of sophisticated weapons and a cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives were retrieved from two abandoned camps located in the fringe and vulnerable areas of Aimol and Irengbam Maning villages in Manipurs Bishnupur district adjoining the Churachandpur district, officials said on Monday. Based on intelligence input, joint forces of the state [] The post Weapons and explosives seized from two abandoned camps in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Indias violence-wracked Manipur holds closed-door election Nikkei Asia
India's violence-wracked Manipur holds 'closed-door' electionNikkei Asia
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Schools closed in Indias Manipur amid heavy rains Xinhua
Schools closed in India's Manipur amid heavy rainsXinhua
