Tag Archives: Meetei/Meitei

Two ‘sins’ and a half with many political ripples: Chief Minister’s visit to Ukhrul

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THE PEOPLE of Manipur are least bothered by the cabinet meeting held in Ukhrul headquarters on October 18, 2023, and the economic package announced by the government. The focal point of discussion of the chief minister’s visit was the side … Continue reading →

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Misinterpretation of Meitei as a tribe in the name of indigenous people; Meitei have outgrown their tribal social evolution

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NOWADAYS in every corner, we have been discussing being tribal and indigenous in a confusing manner. In short, indigenous refers to being a native or the original inhabitant of a particular place whereas tribal refers to being a tribe possessing certain characteristics and qualities of basic social organization … Continue reading →

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Abhinay Lakshman’s observation on the ST status of Meiteis are misleading and incorrect

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APROPOS the article under the heading ‘ST status for Meiteis was considered and rejected in 1982 and 2001, government records show’ which appeared in the online edition of the esteemed English daily, The Hindu dated 17th October 2023. The observations … Continue reading →

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Rebuttal to article written by Sh. K. Yugindro Singh, Sh. Janaki Sharma & M. Manihar Singh (Independent Researchers)

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Sh. K. Yugindro Singh, Sh. Janaki Sharma & M. Manihar Singh (Independent Researchers) have written in The Sangai Express on 14th October 2023 and in Ukhrul Times on 15th October 2023 that the article of Sh. Ngaranmi Shimray under the … Continue reading →

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Court issues non-bailable arrest warrant against Meitei Leepun chief Pramot Singh

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Imphal: The court of the Chief Judicial Magistrate, Churachandpur, has issued a non-bailable warrant for the arrest of Pramot Singh, chief of Meitei Leepun, in a case related to his controversial statement. The warrant was issued following Promot Singh’s failure … Continue reading →

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UN raises alarm over threats to human rights activist Babloo Loitangbam in Manipur

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Imphal: The United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday has raised alarm over threats to Babloo Loitangbam, a prominent human rights activist based in Manipur’s capital Imphal, by some Meitei organisations/groups amid the Manipur unrest. Babloo Loitongbam is the director … Continue reading →

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The Relationship and Bloodline of Mangang and Hungshi of Hungpung

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Ukhrul: According to the research committee of Hungpung Hungshi Shangva, the Hungpung king’s family or clan was just known as Ahungshi– king’s clan. So a search was made for almost 18 years for tracing the ancient root of their ancestors, … Continue reading →

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Heavy exchange of fire between Kuki and Meitei armed groups reported in Ccpur-Bishnupur Dists; at least 7 injured

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Imphal: At least 7 people were reportedly injured in heavy exchange of fire between Kuki armed groups and Meitei armed groups in the adjoining areas of Churachandpur District and Bishnupur Distirct on Thursday. No casualty have been reported till the … Continue reading →

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212 Meitei people who fled from Moreh to Myanmar return home safely

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Imphal: Over 200 Meitei people who had fled from ethnic violence in Manipur which erupted on May 3 and sought refuge in Myanmar have been successfully brought back to Manipur with the assistance of the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, and … Continue reading →

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Once a friend, now a foe?

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NEVER HAD a slight thought about such a big and catastrophic event would ever happen in Manipur. It seemed just like yesterday when I went to college and sat together with my Kuki friends and learned their culture and language. … Continue reading →

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