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Tribal student bodies clarify on imposition of total shutdown/blockade

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Senapati: The tribal student bodies has clarified on imposition of the last total shutdown in the hill districts as to protest against the failure of the state Govt to implement what was agreed upon. Henkai Singshit, Finance Secretary, ATSUM during … Continue reading →

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Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong condemns action by Meitei Leepun & State police

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Ukhrul: Following the lockdown of the head office of the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) located at Adimjati Complex, Chingmeirong Imphal on August 5 for an indefinite period by a valley based organization, Meetei Leepun, the Tangkhul Katamnao Saklong … Continue reading →

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Jagdeep Dhankhar elected as the 14th Vice President of India

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Delhi: National Democratic Alliance (NDA) Vice Presidential candidate, Jagdeep Dhankhar, also former Governor of Bengal has been elected as the 14th Vice President of India, securing 528 of the polled 725 votes. Achieving 74% of the vote share. Margaret Alva, … Continue reading →

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Over 70 pigs died at Phalee village; seeks govt assistance

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Ukhrul: In yet another worrisome developments for the livestock farmers, unknown animal disease has reportedly killed over 70 pigs and left several infected at Phalee village in Ukhrul district. Massive livestock including asiatic water buffaloes, pigs, poultry and cows have … Continue reading →

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Agitating mob torched police vehicle in Ukhrul

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Ukhrul: The emergency shutdown called by the All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) turned violent in Ukhrul as the agitating mob set ablaze maruti gypsy belonging to Ukhrul police station on Thursday midnight. Sources said the fire had partially damaged … Continue reading →

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The Prophets paid in full today; says ‘Thanks to supporters’

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Ukhrul: A day after the report of the non-payment of 10 lakh to the The Prophets, winner of ShiRock 2022, that attracted heavy online backlash for the event organisers and the Manipur state Tourism Department, the the Aizawl based band … Continue reading →

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The legend of Mount Koubru

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THE INDIGENOUS Liangmai people were the first settlers on the Koubru Mountain, located in present-day Kangpokpi district at an elevation of 2,562 metres above the sea level. As per historical chronology, the Liangmai indigenous settlement on the Koubru Range occurred … Continue reading →

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ShiRock 2022 winner, The Prophets still unpaid of 10 lakh prize money

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Ukhrul: At least for Manipur, it all started with a tweet by one Mizo Zeitgeist (find tweet at the bottom) on August 4, Thursday about the non-payment of the The Prophets, a christian progressive metal band from Aizawl, Mizoram, who … Continue reading →

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HAC silence irks ATSUM; Demands unconditional release of 5 of its arrested executives

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Ukhrul: The All Tribal Students’ Union Manipur (ATSUM) has lambasted the Hill Areas Committee’s silence on its recommended Manipur (Hill Area) ADC Bill 2021 in the ongoing 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly session. ATSUM outrightly rejected and condemned the Manipur (Hill … Continue reading →

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Har Ghar Tiranga campaigns kick offs in Ukhrul

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Ukhrul: Joining the rest of the country, Har Ghar Tiranga campaign began in full swing in Ukhrul district on Tuesday as the country celebrates completion of 75 years from the colonial British rule. Students competed in slogan and painting competitions … Continue reading →

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