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Guv Anusuiya Uikey emphasises media’s role in promoting peace speaking at Manipur Press Club’s 49th Foundation Day

Posted on January 6, 2024 - 10:54pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Imphal: Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey said that the role of media is very important in raising consciousness to promote peace, harmony and brotherhood beyond caste, religion and personal interests.  Speaking at the 49th Foundation Day celebration of Manipur … Continue reading →

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Imphal Court remands Hueiyen Lanpao Editor Dhanbir Maibam for three days

Posted on January 6, 2024 - 10:13pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Imphal: A court in Imphal on Saturday sent the editor of Hueiyen Lanpao newspaper, Dhanbir Maibam, to a three-day police remand. The editor of the vernacular dailies was arrested by Imphal police on Friday morning after registering … Continue reading →

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A Strong and Good Hearted Thai Lady’s Journey to Manipur

Posted on January 6, 2024 - 9:54pm by UT News Service
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Marjing Mayanglambam Just as Louise Lightfoot got admired by the beauty of Manipur art and culture, I am so honored to have known about Maynumpetch, who also got inspired by Manipuri dance while studying for her bachelor’s degree in Thailand. Her inspiration let her find … Continue reading →

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Govt appeals HNLC not to pull out of ongoing peace talks

Posted on January 6, 2024 - 12:55am by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: Spokesperson of the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government and cabinet minister Paul Lyngdoh today appealed to the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) not to pull out of the ongoing peace talks. Speaking to reporters, Lyngdoh said … Continue reading →

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Voices grow louder in Manipur against FIR targeting Meira Paibis

Posted on January 5, 2024 - 9:19pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Imphal: The voices demanding revocation of an FIR registered against a local meira paibi (women torch bearers) group in Manipur’s Bishnupur district are getting louder.  The police filed the FIR against meira paibis of Ithai Loukon for allegedly chasing away personnel of Mahar Regiment on … Continue reading →

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Date extended for filing of affidavit to Commission of Inquiry on Manipur violence

Posted on January 5, 2024 - 12:42pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Imphal, Jan 4: The Commission of Inquiry (Manipur violence) has extended the time for filing statements or complaint/ allegation by way of affidavit till January 24. Related | Commission of Inquiry (Manipur Violence) Invites Complaint The Commission … Continue reading →

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Opposition Leaders Blame BJP-Led Govt for Ethnic Violence in Manipur, Cite 200 Casualties

Posted on January 4, 2024 - 10:56pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Imphal: Leaders of the opposition parties in Manipur said the incumbent BJP-led government in Manipur should be held responsible for the ethnic violence in the state that has claimed the lives of around 200 people. Addressing a … Continue reading →

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BJP targets 400 seats in Lok Sabha elections, says National Vice President Dr M Chuba Ao

Posted on January 4, 2024 - 10:42pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Shillong: BJP national vice president and Meghalaya incharge, Dr M Chuba Ao today said the party’s target is to get 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. After chairing a meeting to review the election preparation of the … Continue reading →

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2023, deadliest year for journalists in a decade: PEC

Posted on January 4, 2024 - 1:29pm by UT News Service
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Nava Thakuria Geneva/Guwahati, January 3: With 140 journalists killed, 2023 was the deadliest year in ten years, the Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, announced in Geneva on Wednesday. Two-thirds of the victims were in … Continue reading →

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Renowned Liangmai Naga Leader Dr K Paochunbou Niumai Passes Away in Imphal, Funeral Held

Posted on January 3, 2024 - 10:53pm by UT News Service
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Newmai News Network Imphal: Noted personality Dr K Paochunbou Niumai, who hailed from Liangmai Naga tribe, passed away on January 2 in Imphal. His funeral was held today at his residence in Chingmeirong East, Imphal. He was born in Konphung … Continue reading →

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