Sr. Women Nationals: Hockey Manipur and Karnataka seal QF berth from Pool G
Pune, March 19 (IANS) The league stage of the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship concluded on Tuesday with Karnataka and Manipur winning their respective Pool G matches at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium Pimpri. In Tuesdays games, Manipur and Karnataka won their respective matches in Pool G. Manipur Hockey wins three in three []
Manipur govt in favour of UPSC exam centres outside state: Delhi HC told
Manipur govt in favour of UPSC exam centres outside state: Delhi HC told The Delhi High Court was on Tuesday informed that the Manipur government is in favour of having centres outside the troubled north-eastern state for holding civil services preliminary examination, which are scheduled to be held on May 26. The counsel appearing for the Manipur government told the court, which was hearing a plea seeking setting up of additional examination centres there for civil services and Indian Forest Service aspirants, that the chief secretary has said the government would provide monetary assistance to these aspirants for travel to centres outside the state which is in the grip of a protracted ethnic strife. In view of the stand taken by the Manipur authorities, a bench headed by Acting Chief Justice Manmohan observed that the examinations may be held outside the state, as held last year, and asked the UPSC counsel to take instructions. ''Take a call. Follow the 2023 pattern then. We will ask UPSC to take instructions. Prima facie we are of this view,'' the bench, also comprising Justice Manmeet PS Arora, said. ''Counsel for the UPSC is directed to take instructions,'' the court said. Petitioner Zomi Students Federation had moved the high court last week, seeking setting up examination centres in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi in the state and reopening of the application window to enable civil services aspirants to opt for a centre of their choice. The counsel for the Manipur government said the chief secretary of the state, in a letter addressed to him, said the state government is of the opinion that given the situation and to maintain the sanctity of the examination, it may not be appropriate to provide centres in Churachandpur and Kangpokpi. The letter suggested that students in Manipur, who have to take the civil services examination, may be allotted centres outside the state and financial assistance would be provided to them. The counsel stated that even last year, the civil services examinations were held in centres outside Manipur. Counsel for the UPSC had earlier told the court that the commission has already written three letters to the Manipur chief secretary with respect to opening of examination centres in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul but no response has been received yet. Manipur plunged into violence in May 2023 over a high court order directing the state government to consider including the non-tribal Meitei community in the list of Scheduled Tribes. This order led to rampant ethnic clashes. More than 160 people have been killed and several hundred injured since ethnic violence first broke out in the state on May 3 when a 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised in the hill districts to protest against the majority Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status. The matter would be heard next on March 22.
Manipur govt in favour of UPSC exam centres outside state Delhi HC told The Week
Manipur govt in favour of UPSC exam centres outside state Delhi HC toldThe Week
Police arrest man for derogatory comments against Manipur CM
Imphal: The cybercrime police in Manipurs Imphal West district arrested a 52-year-old man for his derogatory comments against the Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh. He has been remanded into a five-day judicial custody for further investigation after producing before the chief judicial magistrate on Monday, the police said on Tuesday. Based on a complaint [] The post Police arrest man for derogatory comments against Manipur CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Study shows Manipur saw highest net temperature rise in winter EastMojo
Study shows Manipur saw highest net temperature rise in winterEastMojo
Hockey Manipur qualifies for quarterfinals of Senior Women National Championship ThePrint
Hockey Manipur qualifies for quarterfinals of Senior Women National ChampionshipThePrint
No voting arrangement for Manipurs displaced sheltered outside The Hindu
No voting arrangement for Manipurs displaced sheltered outsideThe Hindu
Manipur Voting Hurdles: No voting arrangement for people who left the State after ethnic violenceThe Hindu
Unidentified Miscreants Open Fire at Outer Manipur Congress Candidate Republic World
Unidentified Miscreants Open Fire at Outer Manipur Congress CandidateRepublic World
Won't Be Appropriate To Provide Centres In Manipur For Civil Services Prelims Examination 2024: Manipur...Live Law - Indian Legal News
Manipur: Miscreants open fire at Cong meeting, candidate escapes unhurt EastMojo
Manipur: Miscreants open fire at Cong meeting, candidate escapes unhurtEastMojo
District Magistrates in Northeast states ask arms owners to deposit guns The Sentinel Assam
District Magistrates in Northeast states ask arms owners to deposit gunsThe Sentinel Assam
HYDERABAD: As devotees entered the temple, they were greeted by a bustling crowd surrounding the temporary stage, which instantly caught their attention. Maneuvering through the throng, they found themselves enthralled by the vibrant lights, dazzling costumes, and entrancing movements of the performers. The scene at Sri Dharmapuri Kshetram, Miyapur, organised by Parampara in collaboration with Trikayaa Dance Foundation was nothing short of a visual feast. The spiritual evening kicked off with iconic performances dedicated to Lord Shiva and Devi. These acts epitomised a collaborative extravaganza, blending various classical dance forms that embody Indias rich cultural tapestry and diversity. From the graceful motions of Kathak and Odissi to the profound expressions of Kathakali and Chhau, the performance showcased a kaleidoscope of Indias regional heritage. Under the masterful direction of choreographer Rakesh Sai Babu, Colours of India seamlessly intertwined traditional pieces from each dance form with contemporary and Acro yoga elements, enthralling the audience with its dynamic presentation. Reflecting on the choreography and the performance, Rakesh Sai Babu shared, Being part of the Parampara festival was truly enriching. The audience was fantastic, and the atmosphere of temple dance festivals holds a special reverence. This performance amalgamated various classical dance forms of India, presenting a fusion of Kathak, Odissi, Mayurbhanj Chhau, Manipuri, Kathakali, and Mohiniyattam. While we appreciate all styles, we specifically chose those that introduced unique elements to specific locales, such as Kathak, Odissi, Manipuri, Chhau, Mohiniyattam, and Kathakali. The concept evolved from merging these classical and martial dances, which I believe infused a distinct energy into the performance. The performances featured a talented ensemble of artists who captivated the audience with their dynamism. Artists like Pushpanjali Mohanty Neha in Odissi, Varsha Dasgupta and Swasti Jha in Kathak, Unni in Kathakali, Jibalata Devi and Laxmi Devi in Manipuri, Vishnupriya in Mohiniyattam, and Chand Khan and Smridhi in Chhau Martial Art and Acro yoga held the audience spellbound for an hour. As the evening drew to a close, the audience was left awestruck by the exceptional talent on display, departing with a profound sense of fulfillment.
Staff Selection Commission withdraws result for Manipur recruitment days after announcing it
Govt. says the withdrawn result had incomplete data; withdrawal comes after outrage over claims of unfair merit list
Parties facing ethnic issues ahead of Lok Sabha polls in violence-hit Manipur The Sentinel Assam
Parties facing ethnic issues ahead of Lok Sabha polls in violence-hit ManipurThe Sentinel Assam
Manipur has seen maximum net warming during winter Deccan Herald
Manipur has seen maximum net warming during winterDeccan Herald
Civil society unites against bomb attack on FOCS presidents residence in Manipur TheNewsMill
Civil society unites against bomb attack on FOCS president's residence in ManipurTheNewsMill
Civil society unites against bomb attack on FOCS presidents residence in Manipur
The News Mill
Congress Working Committee to meet today to approve manifesto for Lok Sabha polls
Congress Working Committee to meet today to approve manifesto for Lok Sabha polls The Congress Working Committee (CWC) is slated to meet on Tuesday to discuss the party's manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls that are scheduled to be held in seven phases beginning from April 19. The party's top decision making body is also expected to pass a resolution lauding former party chief Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, which started from Manipur on January 14 and ended in Mumbai on March 17. The Congress' Central Election Committee (CEC) chaired by party chief Mallikarjun Kharge is also likely to meet to finalise the remaining candidates of the party for the seven-phase polls beginning April 19. The Congress had formed a manifesto committee for the Lok Sabha Election 2024. The Convenor of the committee is former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh TS Singh Deo. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh, Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra are the other members. Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram who heads the Maniesfto committee had said that the party's manifesto for Lok Sabha polls will be a people's manifesto and apart from public consultations by party leaders, suggestions have been taken through e-mail and a website. The party also made five guarantees, each for 'Shramik Nyay' and 'Hissedari Nyay' while party chief Mallikarjun Kharge promised to pass a constitutional amendment to raise the 50 per cent cap on reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs, and a comprehensive social, economic and caste census. The Congress guarantees an annual job package of Rs 1 lakh for diploma holders up to the age of 25, a commitment to enact stringent laws to get rid of paper leaks, the establishment of social security measures in the gig economy, the fulfilment of 30 lakh government job vacancies, and the initiation of 'Yuva Roshni' aimed at fostering startups among individuals below 40 years of age The first point included 'Bharti Bharosa' or recruitment trust by the Congress party wherein the party guaranteed recruitment to the youth and asserted that all the 30 lakh vacancies in the Central Government would be filled. Congress guarantees that it will create 30 lakh jobs in the Central Government, according to a published jobs calendar. There are 10 lakh sanctioned posts that are vacant in Central Ministries or Departments. We will also create new jobs, our party manifesto will outline the details, the All India Congress Committee stated on Thursday. The second guarantee said that the 'Pehli naukri pakki' (first job guaranteed) would be confirmed and that the grand old party would provide apprenticeship training to every Diploma or Degree holder youth below 25 years of age in the government or private sector. The release read, Congress guarantees a new Right to Apprenticeship Act to provide a one-year apprenticeship with a private or a public sector company to every diploma holder or college graduate below the age of 25. Apprentices will get 1 lakh a year (Rs 8,500/month). It further mentioned 'Paper leak se mukti' (Freedom from paper leak) and said that the party would put an end to the paper leaks by bringing a new law. Congress guarantees new laws to ensure the highest standards of integrity and fairness in the conduct of public examinations that will prevent paper leaks from destroying the future of crores of youth, it added. The fourth guarantee stated financial assistance under 'Yuva Roshni' and stated that a fund would be created with an amount of Rs 5 thousand crore which will be distributed in all the districts of the country. (ANI)
Manipur: Public barred from carrying any type of weapon in Kangpokpi district
Imphal: The Manipur government on Saturday banned the carrying of firearms, spears, swords, sticks, lathis, and other weapons by the public in Kangpokpi district for peaceful conduct of the Lok Sabha elections. Mahesh Chaudhari, District Magistrate of Kangpokpi in an order states that all the Officers in charge of the Police Stations functioning within the [] The post Manipur: Public barred from carrying any type of weapon in Kangpokpi district appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
EC: Displaced people can vote if they return to Manipur The New Indian Express
EC: Displaced people can vote if they return to ManipurThe New Indian Express
Womens body expresses concern over govt order to submit licensed guns
IMPHAL, March 18: Imagi Meira, a women-based pressure group, on Monday expressed strong concern over the government orders asking the people to submit licensed guns in connection with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Members of the group, in a press meet held at Manipur Press Club Imphal, said that the move will make the villagers []
UNC calls for consensus Naga candidate for Outer Manipur seat
UNC calls for consensus Naga candidate for Outer Manipur seat The Times of India
UNC calls for consensus Naga candidate for Outer Manipur seatThe Times of India
Manipur tribal bodys office vandalised
Unidentified armed individuals attacked and ransacked the office of Manipur tribal body Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) in Churachandpur. ITLF condemned the vandalism, stating computers and furniture were destroyed. The group also allegedly tried to murder ITLF spokesperson Ginza Vualzong at home the previous night. The tribal body warned it will not stop until the alleged offenders come out and settle with ITLF as soon as possible.
Manipur tribal bodys office vandalised The Times of India
Manipur tribal bodys office vandalisedThe Times of India
Monitor rehab centres : MHRC to DG, SW Dept The Sangai Express
Monitor rehab centres : MHRC to DG, SW DeptThe Sangai Express
Parties facing ethnic issues ahead of LS polls in violence-hit Manipur Nagaland Post
Parties facing ethnic issues ahead of LS polls in violence-hit ManipurNagaland Post
Teachers, staff stage protest The Sangai Express
Teachers, staff stage protestThe Sangai Express
Deliberation on Transforming Agriculture into Industry held The Sangai Express
Deliberation on 'Transforming Agriculture into Industry' heldThe Sangai Express
SET, IIE wins big at AICEeCC 2023-24 The Sangai Express
SET, IIE wins big at AICEeCC 2023-24The Sangai Express
DEO Imphal East appeals The Sangai Express
DEO Imphal East appealsThe Sangai Express
Tribal forum office in Churachandpur attacked
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List of MVA candidates will be out in two to three days: Maharashtra Congress chief
List of MVA candidates will be out in two to three days: Maharashtra Congress chief Maharashtra Congress chief Nana Patole on Monday said the list of Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) candidates for Lok Sabha elections will be out in the next two to three days. He also said the Congress has decided to field Vishal Patil from the Sangli parliamentary constituency. Patole said Rahul Gandhi spoke about crucial issues concerning women and youth at the INDIA bloc rally on Sunday but the BJP is trying to divert the people's attention from these points. He alleged the BJP has double standards for stoking violence by supporting cow vigilantes and accepting money through electoral bonds from beef exporting companies. ''BJP's flawed Hindutva is exposed through electoral bonds. The BJP has played politics in the country in the name of cow protection and cow worship. But the same BJP has accepted money via electoral bonds from beef exporting companies. It means BJP's Hindutva is fake,'' Patole alleged while talking to reporters. He claimed even top religious leaders like Shankaracharyas had lashed out at the BJP for using religion only for political gains. ''Beef exports of India increased significantly during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure, and we have become one of the top exporters of beef in the world,'' the Congress leader claimed. He said Rahul Gandhi spoke about 25 guarantees to the people and also about women's empowerment, but his words are twisted to project them as an insult to women. ''What right does PM Modi have to talk about women and their rights? He chose to cover his eyes and never uttered a single word when women in Manipur faced atrocities like stripping and parading in public. Modi has a fake sympathy for women,'' he alleged. Queried on a seat-sharing formula of Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising the Shiv Sena (UBT), Congress, and Nationalist Congress Party led by Sharad Pawar rpt Sharad Pawar, Patole said the list of candidates will be out in the next two to three days. ''The Congress party has decided to field Vishal Patil for Lok Sabha from Sangli constituency,'' he added. Sangli Lok Sabha seat in western Maharashtra is currently represented by BJP's Sanjaykaka Patil.
Won't Tolerate Heinous Act: Kuki-Zo Group ITLF Condemns Office Vandalism
The office of a key Kuki-Zo civil society group that's leading the demand for separation from Manipur was vandalised by some armed people on Sunday night, the group's chairman Pagin Haokip said in a statement today.
Raj Bhavan and Manipur High Court agree to aid displaced persons
Imphal: The Raj Bhavan, Imphal, and Manipur High Court have reportedly agreed to take up a joint initiative to supplement the relief efforts and materials for the internally displaced persons taking shelter at different relief camps because of the conflict between two communities in this strife state. The Governor of Manipur, Anusuiya Uikey, and the [] The post Raj Bhavan and Manipur High Court agree to aid displaced persons appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Wont Tolerate Heinous Act: Kuki-Zo Group ITLF Condemns Office Vandalism NDTV
Won't Tolerate Heinous Act: Kuki-Zo Group ITLF Condemns Office VandalismNDTV
COCOMI calls for UN intervention for ending strife in Manipur
IMPHAL: Khuraijam Athouba, spokesperson of the Coordination Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), a prominent organization in Manipur, has urged the intervention of the United Nations (UN) for ending the ten-month long strife in Manipur. Addressing the 55th UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva, Switzerland, COCOMI leader Khuraijam Athouba emphasized the need for immediate UN [] The post COCOMI calls for UN intervention for ending strife in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
No voting arrangements for displaced Manipuris taking shelter outside state, says EC
GUWAHATI: Unlike past precedents, people displaced by the ethnic violence in Manipur and taking shelter in other states will not be able to vote in the Lok Sabha elections unless they return to their state. Manipurs Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pradeep Kumar Jha said there is no voting arrangement for people who left the state outside it. Last year, the then Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga had stated that some 12,000 displaced people (Kuki-Zomi tribals) from Manipur were taking shelter in his state. On March 16, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar had said the displaced people in Manipur would vote from relief camps. We have drawn up a scheme which we have notified. We notified the scheme to allow voters in the camps to vote from their respective camps, Kumar had stated. The Manipur CEO told The New Indian Express that the scheme is limited to the state's territorial jurisdiction. The scheme is for the internally-displaced persons. We know that roughly about 60,000 people from across communities are staying in the relief camps in 10 districts. The scheme has been designed for them. As regards people who are in Mizoram, nobody has approached us. We are not aware of it, Jha told TNIE. Assam LS polls coincide with Rongali Bihu; displaced Manipuris to cast votes from relief camps He said people, who had left the state, could come back to their home district or any district where they would feel comfortable about coming back to vote. We are setting up special polling stations (in relief camps). They can vote there. But they will have to apply, the CEO said. As per the scheme in Manipur, the internally displaced persons will be considered as ordinary residents of the place where they have been displaced from and treated as electors of the original place. The internally displaced persons are required to submit ID form to the designated AROs (Assistant Returning Officers) at least 10 days before the date of poll. Adequate number of forms shall be made available at the offices of District Election Officers, designated AROs and at the relief camps. A copy of the scheme is also made available in the websites of Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur and District Election Officers, the Manipur election department stated in a press note on March 16. In 1997, an estimated 40,000 people from Mizorams minority Bru (Reang) community had fled to adjoining Tripura in the wake of an ethnic conflict and resultant tension. After missing two elections, they cast their votes through postal ballots for two elections in Mizoram from their relief camps in Tripura. However, in the subsequent elections, they were taken to Mizoram. Special polling stations were set up for them in places close to the interstate border. Mizoram and Tripura government had jointly made their travel and security arrangements. Meanwhile, the displaced people taking shelter in Mizoram said they were unlikely to go to Manipur to cast votes. One way travel from (Mizoram capital) Aizawl to (Kuki-Zomi majority) Churachandpur costs Rs 5,000 and the time taken is 13-14 hours. If the government does not take care of our transportation, we will not go to vote, John Zo, who is the leader of a group of displaced people lodged at a Mizoram government building at Falkland in Aizawl, told this newspaper. According to his estimates, over 2,000 of the displaced people living in Mizoram are voters of Manipur. The displaced Kuki-Zomi tribals are staying in government buildings and rented accommodations, John said, adding, The Mizoram government had provided us with ration for the first four weeks. Some local NGOs and Christian organisations from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana are now helping us.
Parties facing ethnic issues ahead of LS polls in violence-hit Manipur
Imphal, March 18 (IANS) As the Election Commission readies to conduct elections to the two Lok Sabha seats in Manipur, the political parties here are grappling with ethnic issues to decide their strategies because of the over 10-month long ethnic violence between the non-tribal Meitei and the tribal Kuki-Zomi communities. Though Manipur has 34 different []
Manipur To Vote In 2 Phases, Displaced Voters To Cast Ballot From Relief Camps | English News | N18V
Manipur To Vote In 2 Phases, Displaced Voters To Cast Ballot From Relief Camps | English News | N18VThe elections to two Lok Sabha seats in violence-hit Manipur will be held in two phases on April 19 and 26. Inner Manipur and some segments of Outer Manipur will vote in Phase 1 (April 19) while the remaining parts of Outer Manipur will go to polls in Phase 2 (April 26). Voting on one seat will be held twice due to displacement in the state, which is gripped by recurring bouts of violence since ethnic clashes between two communities erupted on May 3 last year.
Congress Stands Behind Rahul Gandhi Amid BJP Criticism on 'Shakti' remark
New Delhi: After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's remarks about 'Shakti' sparked controversy, the Congress has rallied behind him. Congress leader Pawan Khera indirectly criticized the BJP, stating that the country will now be governed by divine power rather than demonic power. In a social media post, Khera questioned the BJP's silence when women were subjected to appalling treatment in Manipur. He also highlighted instances where he alleged the BJP supported perpetrators of heinous crimes against women. Khera emphasized that the upcoming election would be a battle between divine and demonic powers, predicting victory for the former, including Rahul Gandhi, the INDIA bloc, youth, and farmers. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to Rahul Gandhi's remarks on 'Shakti', expressing his reverence for women as embodiments of strength. He rejected claims that the ruling party aimed to suppress 'Shakti', asserting his commitment to empowering women. PM Modi also pledged to defend 'Shakti' and Bharat Mata. Rahul Gandhi's comments, made during an event in Maharashtra, raised concerns about the integrity of Electronic Voting Machines and the alleged dominance of the state. He accused the government of compromising the autonomy of institutions like the ED, CBI, and Income Tax department. The exchange underscores the political rhetoric surrounding notions of power and governance ahead of the upcoming elections. Election Commission Orders Removal of West Bengal's DGP Rajeev Kumar, Trinamool Congress Criticizes BJP Apple in Talks to Integrate Google's Gemini AI into iPhone 16 Kirti Azad Asserts Virat Kohli's Inclusion in T20 World Cup 2024 Squad
Manipur: Bomb scare in FOCS Presidents residence averted
Imphal: A team of Manipur polices bomb detection and disposal squad on getting a WhatsApp message rushed to the residence of the president of the Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS) Manipur on Sunday night. When the team arrived at the spot, they established that an unexploded hand grenade was found lying inside the residence [] The post Manipur: Bomb scare in FOCS Presidents residence averted appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Congress backs Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remark
Congress backs Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remark After Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's 'Shakti' remark sparked outrage, with BJP leaders criticising him for his statement, the Congress has come in support of Rahul Gandhi. On Monday, Congress leader Pawan Khera launched an indirect attack on the ruling BJP saying that now this country will not be run by demonic power but by divine power. In a post on X, Khera, lashing out at BJP said, when women were being made to run naked in Manipur, which power was keeping you silent? Ten years ago, when your party was organizing morchas in favour of rapists in Kathua, Unnao, and Hathras, did you not remember the worship of Shakti? When the female wrestler was on the road and Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was inside your house, which power were they worshipping? This election will be between divine power and demonic power and the victory will be of divine power, he asserted. He further emphasized that Rahul Gandhi, the INDIA bloc, the country's youth, and farmers will win the election against the ruling BJP. Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit back at Rahul Gandhi over his 'Shakti' remark and said that he is willing to sacrifice his life for 'Shakti'. Addressing a rally in Jagtial, the Prime Minister said that it was an honour for him that Nari Shakti has gathered to bless and support him. The INDI alliance in their manifesto said that their fight is against 'Shakti'. For me, every mother, daughter and sister is a form of 'Shakti'. I worship them in the form of 'Shakti'. I am the worshiper of Bharat Mata...Their manifesto is to finish 'Shakti', and I accept the challenge...'Main jaan ki baazi laga dunga', PM Modi said. Rahul Gandhi, in his comments made on Sunday in Maharashtra, had raised concerns about the operation of Electronic Voting Machines, to emphasize the Opposition's struggle against the might of the state. There is a word 'Shakti' (might) in Hinduism. We are fighting against a Shakti (might of the state). The question is, what is that Shakti and what does it entail for us? The soul and integrity of EVMs have been traded to the King (Modi). This is a fact. Not just EVMs but every autonomous institution of the country, be it the ED, CBI or Income Tax department, have traded their spines to the Centre, Rahul said in an address in Mumbai. (ANI)
Manipur violence: Miscreants vandalize ITLF office in Churachandpur
IMPHAL: In the most recent outbreak of violence in Manipur, unidentified individuals vandalized the office of the Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum (ITLF) in Churachandpur district late on Sunday (March 17) night. Numerous documents, computers, and pieces of furniture were reportedly damaged in the incident. According to reports, the attack may have stemmed from internal conflicts [] The post Manipur violence: Miscreants vandalize ITLF office in Churachandpur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha seal quarter-final spot in 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship Day 5 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship witnessed Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Mizoram clinch victories in their respective matches at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium in Pimpri, Pune. With the day's results on Sunday, Hockey Haryana and Hockey Association of Odisha sealed their berth in the Quarter-Finals. Hockey Haryana prevailed against Le Puducherry Hockey 22-0 in a Pool D encounter to mark their second consecutive win of the tournament. Yet again, the experienced Hockey Haryana side was relentless in their pursuit of goals. Indian Women's Hockey Team forward Deepika (4', 11', 14', 15', 42', 49) continued her purple patch while Indian Women's Hockey Team forward Sharmila Devi (35', 41', 45'), and Indian Women's Hockey Team defenders, Monika (17', 19', 53',) and Neelam (15', 25', and 30',) found the back of the net on three occasions each. Furthermore, Indian women's hockey team forward Navneet Kaur (2', 33', 45') scored spectacular hat-tricks as well. Indian Women's Hockey Team midfielder Jyoti (32', 33') also didn't miss out on the opportunity and registered a brace with back-to-back goals while Indian Women's Hockey Team midfielder Neha Goyal (40'), Indian Women's Hockey Team forward Udita (42) also scored a goal. In a Pool E clash, the Hockey Association of Odisha secured their second consecutive victory after a 6-1 victory against Hockey Chandigarh. Odisha's offence was guided by Dipti Lakra (10', 23') brace and goals from Ajmina Kujur (15'), Jiwan Kishori Toppo (30'), Mariana Kujur (50') and Captain Lilima Minz (51'). Meanwhile, Priyanka (26') was the sole goal scorer for Hockey Chandigarh. In a Pool F clash, Hockey Mizoram registered a 20-2 victory against Hockey Rajasthan. Indian Women's Hockey Team forward, Lalremsiami (6', 29', 34', 36', 56', 60') and Lalrinpuii (13', 15', 26', 51', 57') were the top scorers for Hockey Mizoram while Lalneihpuii (14', 22', 49) also scored a hat-trick. Adding to the scoresheet, Vanlalhriatpuii (27', 39'), H Lalruatfeli (11'), Lalthantluangi (17'), F.Lalbiaksiami (18') and Marina Lalramnghaki (33') scored for Mizoram as well. Rajasthan's two goals were scored by Usha Kumari (33') and Manisha Sharma (48') Later in the evening, Hockey Himachal Pradesh will take on Hockey Punjab in a Pool F clash while Manipur Hockey will face Hockey Karnataka in a Pool G clash. In Saturday's final two matches of the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Uttarakhand won their respective matches. The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu defeated Hockey Gujarat 6-0. Nandhini (14', 15', 34', 41') was the star performer of the encounter for Tamil Nadu. Krishnapriya (24') and Sabarimanidevi (59') also chipped in with a goal each. Hockey Uttarakhand won their Pool G clash against Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey with a 5-0 victory. Captain Mamta Bhatt (17', 29') scored a vital brace while Komal Dhami (7'), Beena Pandey (12') and Hema Singh (57') found one goal each. (ANI)
Electoral bonds an experiment, time will tell how beneficial it was: RSS
NEW DELHI: Amid a row over the electoral bonds, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Sunday said the system was introduced as an experiment with checks and balances. We the Sangh perceive the electoral bond as an experiment. It has been introduced with checks and balances it has not come suddenly, said Dattatreya Hosabale after being re-elected as the general secretary of the RSS, considered the ideological mentor of the BJP. His statement came after the electoral bonds were brought to the public domain by the Election Commission following the Supreme Courts directive. Whenever new thing comes, questions arise in the minds of people. Time will tell how beneficial and effective the (electoral bond) system is, Hosabale told reporters at Nagpur on the last day of Sanghs annual Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha. He said that when the electronic voting machines (EVMs) were introduced, such questions were also raised. Replying to a question on the Sanghs outreach to minority communities, Hosabale said, RSS is opposed to the politics of minorityism. For us, everyone is equal and of one nation and one family. Hosabale added, I think the concept of minority in the Indian Constitution ought to be revisited. Sangh holds that irrespective of ones religion, no one should be seen through the prism of majority or minority. In India, Muslims and Christians are considered minorities but the Sangh has been trying to have dialogue with them. Within the Sangh, there are many from the minorities but the Sangh does not popularise it as a showpiece, Hosabale said. BJP got Rs 6,986.5 crore through electoral bonds; Future Gaming top donor for DMK, reveals EC data He said that some separatist terrorists in Punjab were active on the pretext of farmers agitation. On the Manipur issue, he said the Sangh is working to heal the wounds created after violence with people of Kukis and Meiteis. He said the Sangh is engaging its functionaries to promote 100 per cent voting by creating awareness about the right to vote. The Sangh is not an organisation of a society but an organisation of the whole society. There should be no animosity, separation, and disunity or anything contrary to unity in the society, he said. On UCC, he said it has been implemented in Uttarakhand but the Sangh wants it across the country. Asked about the Sanghs stand on the disputes on places of worship at Mathura and Kashi, he said, What was done for the Ram Janmabhoomi movement should not be done for everything. The matter (Mathura and Kashi issues) is in court. If it is resolved by the court, then there is no need for agitation. Always favor transparency - CEC on electoral bonds
Renewed ethnic violence erupts in Manipur, three vehicles burnt and gunfire exchanged
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, March 17: In a troubling resurgence of ethnic tensions, a violent confrontation ensued on Sunday afternoon in the sandmine region spanning the interdistricts of Imphal East and Kangpokpi in Manipur. The clash witnessed the destruction of three vehicles and exchanges of gunfire between rival factions. Authorities confirmed that an excavator, a dipper, []
Licensed gun holders in Manipur asked to deposit arms at police stations The Times of India
Licensed gun holders in Manipur asked to deposit arms at police stationsThe Times of India
Sangai An Artwork By Deeparaj Oinam E-Pao.net
Sangai An Artwork By Deeparaj OinamE-Pao.net
Engudam Kavita Gold medal at 15th Mr India 2024 Senior Men and Womens Bodybuilding National ChampionshipE-Pao.net
Anti-Bharat forces plotting new designs to disrupt: RSS
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Akhil Bharatiya Pratinidhi Sabha (ABPS) has extended Dattatreya Hosabale's tenure as national general secretary for another three years. The meeting also urged citizens to vote in large numbers. RSS also underscored its concern as it highlighted farmers agitation as an attempt to spread anarchy in Punjab, condemned atrocities in Sandeshkhali, and expressed worry over the ethnic conflict in Manipur.
NE Games : Archery, Volleyball teams head to Nagaland The Sangai Express
NE Games : Archery, Volleyball teams head to NagalandThe Sangai Express
Journey of a TB survivor from pain to strength The Sangai Express
Journey of a TB survivor from pain to strengthThe Sangai Express
Manipur: Fresh influx of Myanmar refugees reported, MHRC visits relief camps
IMPHAL: A fresh influx of Myanmar refugees was recorded when a team of the Manipur Human Rights Commission (MHRC) visited and inspected the relief camps in Manipurs Kangjong district sharing borders with Myanmar on the east. A total of 37 Myanmar Nationals including women and children from Aung Zeya village of Myanmar who trespassed into [] The post Manipur: Fresh influx of Myanmar refugees reported, MHRC visits relief camps appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipur: Three vehicles torched in fresh violence
Imphal:In reported renewed ethnic violence, three different vehicles were burnt and an exchange of gunfire between two warring groups at a sandmine area of the interdistricts of Imphal East and Kangpokpi in Manipur on Sunday afternoon. Police said that three vehicles an excavator, a dipper, and a Gypsy parked for transportation of the sand [] The post Manipur: Three vehicles torched in fresh violence appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Haryana, Odisha into QFs of Senior Women National Hockey Championship 2024
Haryana, Odisha into QFs of Senior Women National Hockey Championship 2024 Day 5 of the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship witnessed Hockey Haryana, Hockey Association of Odisha and Hockey Mizoram clinch victories in their respective matches at the Major Dhyanchand Hockey Stadium in Pimpri, Pune. With the day's results, Hockey Haryana and Hockey Association of Odisha sealed their berth in the Quarter-Finals. Hockey Haryana prevailed against Le Puducherry Hockey 22-0 in a Pool D encounter to mark their second consecutive win of the tournament. Yet again, the experienced Hockey Haryana side was relentless in their pursuit of goals. Indian Women's Hockey Team forward Deepika (4', 11', 14', 15', 42', 49) continued her purple patch while Indian Women's Hockey Team forward Sharmila Devi (35', 41', 45'), and Indian Women's Hockey Team defenders, Monika (17', 19', 53',) and Neelam (15', 25', and 30',) found the back of the net on three occasions each. Furthermore, Indian Women's Hockey Team forward Navneet Kaur (2', 33', 45') scored spectacular hat-tricks as well. Indian Women's Hockey Team midfielder Jyoti (32', 33') also didn't miss out on the opportunity and registered a brace with back-to-back goals while Indian Women's Hockey Team midfielder Neha Goyal (40'), Indian Women's Hockey Team forward Udita (42) also scored a goal. In a Pool E clash, the Hockey Association of Odisha secured their second consecutive victory after a 6-1 victory against Hockey Chandigarh. Odisha's offence was guided by Dipti Lakra (10', 23') brace and goals from Ajmina Kujur (15'), Jiwan Kishori Toppo (30'), Mariana Kujur (50') and Captain Lilima Minz (51'). Meanwhile, Priyanka (26') was the sole goal scorer for Hockey Chandigarh. In a Pool F clash, Hockey Mizoram registered a 20-2 victory against Hockey Rajasthan. Indian Women's Hockey Team forward, Lalremsiami (6', 29', 34', 36', 56', 60') and Lalrinpuii (13', 15', 26', 51', 57') were the top scorers for Hockey Mizoram while Lalneihpuii (14', 22', 49) also scored a hat-trick. Adding to the scoresheet, Vanlalhriatpuii (27', 39'), H Lalruatfeli (11'), Lalthantluangi (17'), F.Lalbiaksiami (18') and Marina Lalramnghaki (33') scored for Mizoram as well. Rajasthan's two goals were scored by Usha Kumari (33') and Manisha Sharma (48') Later in the evening, Hockey Himachal Pradesh will take on Hockey Punjab in a Pool F clash while Manipur Hockey will face Hockey Karnataka in a Pool G clash. In Saturday's final two matches of the 14th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship, the Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu and Hockey Uttarakhand won their respective matches. The Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu defeated Hockey Gujarat 6-0. Nandhini (14', 15', 34', 41') was the star performer of the encounter for Tamil Nadu. Krishnapriya (24') and Sabarimanidevi (59') also chipped in with a goal each. Hockey Uttarakhand won their Pool G clash against Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu Hockey with a 5-0 victory. Captain Mamta Bhatt (17', 29') scored a vital brace while Komal Dhami (7'), Beena Pandey (12') and Hema Singh (57') found one goal each. (ANI)
Akhilesh Yadav skips INDIA bloc mega rally in Mumbai, cites election preparation in UP as reason
LUCKNOW: In a major development in opposition camp, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav skipped the mega rally of INDI Alliance to mark the end of Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's 63-day long Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai on Sunday. Writing a letter, which was released to the media on Sunday evening, to Rahul Gandhi, the SP chief expressed his inability to join the mega rally marking the culmination of his yatra due to his pre-occupation with the preparations for upcoming nomination process which will commence on March 20. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav issues a statement for not attending INDIA alliance mega rally in Mumbai. The statement reads, The Election Commission has announced the nomination dates in UP from 20th March, due to which I will not be able to attend the concluding program pic.twitter.com/8i98g8SHHs ANI (@ANI) March 17, 2024 Akhilesh wrote, Today marks the conclusion of your Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai. Only a few can undertake such a journey. Best wishes to your strong resolve. You initiated this journey from Manipur, which is boiling due to the failures of the BJP government. You have sent a strong message against the authoritarian government from the Northeast. Throughout the entire journey, you have met people from every section of society, including farmers, youth, women, and the elderly, and you have come face to face with their problems. The Election Commission has announced the elections yesterday, and the nomination process in Uttar Pradesh begins from 20th March. Due to the preparations for this, I am unable to attend the concluding program of the journey. I am not just hopeful but fully confident that the people, including farmers, youth, backward classes, Dalits, and women, will uproot the anti-people BJP in this election. The real success of this journey will be BJP's defeat in this election, he added. Akhilesh was supposed to be one of the speakers at the Mumbai rally. His absence gave some intriguing moments to the opposition bloc which was reflected in the statement of senior Congress leader and former Kerala LoP Ramesh Chennithala who tried to explain the absence of SP chief by claiming that he was down with viral fever. Notably, Akhilesh Yadav had joined Nyay Yatra in Agra in its last leg in UP before entering Rajasthan. He had put the condition of joining the yatra only after sealing the seat sharing deal with the Congress as earlier he had the plan to join it in Amethi but cancelled it as by then the seat sharing arrangement between the two parties was not final. INDIA 'janbandhan' locked and loaded: Congress after Akhilesh joins Nyay Yatra
Akhilesh congratulates Rahul for his 'strong determination', calls him 'rare person'
Akhilesh congratulates Rahul for his 'strong determination', calls him 'rare person' Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday congratulated former Congress president Rahul Gandhi for his ''strong determination'' on the occasion of the conclusion of the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, and described him as a ''rare person''. Rahul Gandhi concluded his 63-day-old Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai by paying tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar at his memorial Chaityabhoomi in central Mumbai and reading the Preamble of the Constitution. On Sunday, Akhilesh Yadav along with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav was scheduled to take part in the event. However, the SP chief did not attend the event. In a letter dated March 17, written to Gandhi by Yadav, the SP chief said, ''Today your Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is concluding in Mumbai. Rare are those people, who can take out such 'yatra'. Heartiest congratulations to you for your strong determination. ''You started this yatra from Manipur, which is burning due to the failure of the BJP government. You have given a strong message against the dictator government from the north-east. During the course of the entire yatra, you met (people from) all the sections of the society, including farmers, youngsters, women, elderly and you got acquainted with their problems very closely,'' Yadav said. The SP chief went on to say, ''The Election Commission yesterday announced the elections. Nominations will begin in UP from March 20, and owing to its preparations, I will not be able to attend the closing programme of the yatra. ''Not only hopeful, but fully confident that the public will uproot and throw out the BJP, which is against the farmers, youngsters, backwards, Dalits and women. The real success of the yatra will be that the BJP gets defeated in these elections,'' Yadav said. The former Congress president was accompanied by his sister and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday. The yatra, which commenced from strife-torn Manipur on January 14, entered Mumbai from neighbouring Thane on the 63rd day on Saturday. On February 21, INDIA bloc partners SP and Congress announced a tie-up for the Lok Sabha polls in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, with the UP's main opposition party leaving 17 out of the 80 seats in the state for the ally. In Madhya Pradesh, the Samajwadi Party will contest on a single seat, Khajuraho, and support the Congress in the remaining constituencies in the state. Among the 17 seats on which the Congress will contest in UP include Rae Bareli and Amethi, once considered pocket boroughs of the party, and Varanasi which is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency.
Outer Manipur constituency elections to span two days due to ethnic unrest Imphal Times
Outer Manipur constituency elections to span two days due to ethnic unrestImphal Times
A light, respectful rebuttal to In Manipur, To SoO or Not EastMojo
A light, respectful rebuttal to 'In Manipur, To SoO or Not'EastMojo
MVA's final round of seat-sharing talks over, formula will be announced soon: Raut
MVA's final round of seat-sharing talks over, formula will be announced soon: Raut Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut on Sunday said leaders of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) have had their final meeting on seat sharing and the formula will be announced soon. Talking to reporters here, Raut said the MVA constituents comprising the Shiv Sena (UBT), NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) and the Congress, had their final meeting to discuss seat sharing on Saturday. Congress leader Ashok Gehlot also participated in the meeting along with K C Venugopal and Sharad Pawar. ''We have resolved the little nitty gritties,'' he said. The MVA is in talks with Vanchit Bahujan Aghadi chief Prakash Ambedkar and is awaiting his response on the offer of four seats. ''When the Constitution is under threat everyone should set aside their differences and come together. We have given him (Ambedkar) a proposal for four seats, and are awaiting his response, after which we will release our seat-sharing formula,'' Raut said. Elections for the 18th Lok Sabha will begin on April 19 and votes will be counted on June 4. Maharashtra, which has 48 Lok Sabha seats, the second highest after Uttar Pradesh's 80, will vote in five phases. Asked about Congress leader Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, the Sena (UBT) leader said Rahul Gandhi does less politics and thinks more about the country by highlighting the common mans issues and creating awareness. ''Rahul Gandhi went to Manipur but the prime minister has not visited the state. What is the reason? Does Manipur not come under Modi's Parivar? He can't see beyond Gujarat, Raut claimed. The Sena (UBT) leader was also asked about Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis' participation in the launch of the book ''What If There Was No Congress: The Uncensored History of Independent India''. If the Congress hadn't been there, there would have been no independence, modern leadership to the country, division of Pakistan and avenging India's partition, and country's development in knowledge, science and technology, he said. Above all, the country would not have remained united, he said. We may have a few differences. All these things are beyond the understanding of the BJP,'' he said. If the BJP hadnt been there, the riots would not have occurred. The rupee would have been strong. The country's image would have been good. There would have been no electoral bonds and Rafale scam, Raut said.
Lok Sabha elections 2024: Special polling stations to be set up in Manipur relief camps
Special Polling Stations would be set up for a cluster of polling stations, the official said, adding counting of votes will take place at the district headquarters. The displaced eligible voters, staying in the relief camps, are required to submit ID related forms to the designated AROs at least 10-day before the date of poll.
Opposition Rally in Mumbai Marks Culmination of Rahul Gandhi's Two-Month Journey
Mumbai: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi embarked on a 'padyatra' (foot march) and is scheduled to address a large Opposition rally in Mumbai on Sunday, marking the culmination of his two-month-long Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra. The 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' commenced from Mani Bhavan, the residence where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai, and concluded at the iconic August Kranti Maidan. Rahul Gandhi's sister and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accompanied him during the 'padyatra'. Notable personalities such as actor Swara Bhasker and Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad were also in attendance. The mega Opposition rally at Shivaji Park is expected to witness the participation of several prominent leaders, including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav, and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav, showcasing a united front. This development follows the Election Commission's announcement of dates for the upcoming Lok Sabha polls, scheduled from April 19 to June 1, with vote counting slated for June 4. On the preceding day, Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra entered Mumbai from Thane. He paid homage to Dr BR Ambedkar at his memorial Chaityabhoomi and recited the Preamble of the Constitution. Commencing from Manipur on January 14, the yatra aims to underscore the message of 'nyay' (justice) while engaging with ordinary citizens along the route. During a rally in Mumbai's Dharavi, Rahul Gandhi reiterated the Congress's commitment to conducting a caste census and pledged an annual deposit of Rs 1 lakh into the bank accounts of impoverished women if his party assumes power. Addressing the residents, he emphasized the significance of preserving Dharavi's heritage and lambasted the Adani Group's involvement in its redevelopment. The yatra traversed through tribal-dominated Nandurbhar in Maharashtra on March 12, marking a significant milestone before its culmination in Mumbai. En route, it covered Dhule, Malegaon, Nashik, and Thane. FIR Lodged Against Gubbi Congress MLA SR Srinivas for Alleged Assault PM Narendra Modi Praises Enforcement Directorate's Anti-Corruption Efforts Rajasthan Voting Schedule: Details of Polling Phases
BJP makes noise, but doesn't have courage to 'change' Constitution: Rahul Gandhi
BJP makes noise, but doesn't have courage to 'change' Constitution: Rahul Gandhi Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday claimed the ruling BJP makes ''lot of noise'' but does not have enough courage to ''change'' the Constitution, and asserted that the truth and the country's people are on his side. Notably, BJP MP Anantkumar Hegde recently said his party needed a two-third majority in both Houses of Parliament to amend the Constitution and set right the distortions and unnecessary additions made to it by the Congress. The BJP subsequently moved to defuse the row sparked by Hegde's remarks as it dubbed it as his ''personal opinion'' and sought a clarification from him. Rahul Gandhi was addressing a gathering in a hall here after taking out the 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' from the Mani Bhavan, Mahatma Gandhi's home in Mumbai, to the August Kranti Maidan, where the Quit India movement started in 1942 during Indias struggle for independence from the British rule. He said, ''The BJP makes a lot of noise, but it does not have enough courage to change the Constitution. Truth and the people's support are on our side.'' The Lok Sabha member from Wayanad said the current fight is between two ''expressions'', not just between the BJP and the Congress. ''One thinks the country should run centrally, where one person possesses all the knowledge. Contrary to this, we think there should be decentralisation of power, and people's voices should be heard,'' Rahul Gandhi said. If a person holds an IIT degree, it does not make him/her more knowledgeable than a farmer, he said. But the BJP does not function like this, the former Congress president said. ''(Prime Minister) Modi and the RSS have a vision that knowledge lies with one person...farmers, labourers and the unemployed youth have no knowledge,'' he added. On Saturday, the Congress MP concluded his 63-day-old 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' here by paying tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar at his memorial 'Chaityabhoomi' in central Mumbai and reading the Preamble of the Constitution. The yatra, a mass outreach movement ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, had commenced from strife-torn Manipur on January 14.
Licensed gun holders in Manipur directed to deposit arms at police stations Deccan Herald
Licensed gun holders in Manipur directed to deposit arms at police stationsDeccan Herald
Manipur: 200 companies of paramilitary forces to be deployed for LS polls, says CEO
Imphal: In a bid to ensure the integrity of the electoral process in the violence-hit Manipur, the Chief Electoral Officer, Pradip Kumar Jha, has said that approximately 200 companies of paramilitary forces would be deployed in the sensitive areas of the state for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. Scheduled to be conducted in two phases [] The post Manipur: 200 companies of paramilitary forces to be deployed for LS polls, says CEO appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipur To Vote In 2 Phases, Displaced Voters To Cast Ballot From Relief Camps NDTV
Manipur To Vote In 2 Phases, Displaced Voters To Cast Ballot From Relief CampsNDTV
Licensed gun holders in Manipur directed to deposit arms at police stations The Times of India
Licensed gun holders in Manipur directed to deposit arms at police stationsThe Times of India
2 Seats, But Polling for 1 in 2 Phases: Manipur All Set to Handle LS Challenge, CM Biren Singh tells News18News18
Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra To Conclude In Mumbai Today
Today marks the conclusion of Congress leader Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in Mumbai, concluding a 6,700-km journey initiated from Manipur two months ago. Prominent allies including Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav, and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav will join the event at Shivaji... The post Rahul Gandhis Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra To Conclude In Mumbai Today appeared first on HW News English .
Rahul Gandhi holds 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' in Mumbai
Rahul Gandhi holds 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' in Mumbai Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday morning undertook the 'Nyay Sankalp Padyatra' from Mani Bhavan, the home of Mahatma Gandhi in south Mumbai. His sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Tushar Gandhi, the great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, along with Congress supporters joined the foot march which will continue till the August Kranti Maidan, where the Quit India movement started in 1942 during Indias struggle for independence from the British rule. Members of some of the opposition INDIA bloc constituents joined Rahul Gandhi in the padyatra. On Saturday, the Congress MP concluded his 63-day-old 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' here by paying tributes to Dr B R Ambedkar at his memorial 'Chaityabhoomi' in central Mumbai and reading the Preamble of the Constitution. The yatra, a mass outreach movement ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, had commenced from strife-torn Manipur on January 14. The opposition INDIA bloc will hold a rally here on Sunday evening in a show of strength. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav and SP chief Akhilesh are scheduled to take part in the event.
Great Rajkamal Circus: Continuing the act
VIJAYAPURA: CIRCUS the six-letter word has enthralled generations of Indians for centuries. Much before the invasion of Shorts and Reels, and even before television, circuses were an important source of entertainment for people. Holding some popcorn and popsicles, a 60-minute show with acrobats jumping off ropes and animals dancing to the tunes of the ringmaster took us to a different world. From the roar of the lions to the screech of monkeys, for many of us, circuses were our first encounter with wild animals. But now, these images are just part of our memories. Competition from other forms of entertainment, coupled with laws banning the use of wild animals, and finally Covid, almost killed the circus industry in the country. But there is some silver lining, with circuses seeing a revival and a few enthusiasts still running the show. One such is 46-year-old Rafique Shaikh, who runs Great Rajkamal Circus. Having grown up watching the circus first managed by his grandfather and then his father, Shaikh is a witness to numerous changes in the industry. You can call it a giant family, or our small world. It is everything for us, Shaikh says with a smile. Shaikh was so attached to the circus that he quit his job in the Railways to come back to manage his circus company. After joining the Railways, I realised how much I missed circus, which is my family. I quit Railways to continue my tryst with the circus, which for me is a tradition, he adds. Great Rajkamal Circus at present has around 90 employees. Though I am the present owner, neither my father nor I ever treated our artistes and staff as mere workers. They are like my family. The bonding remains strong, primarily because we spend months together in one place. We eat together, celebrate together and take care of each other, he says. at the Great Rajkamal Circus A family, a world Suresh, who works at the circus, is now 56 years old. Hailing from Kerala, he has been associated with the circus for nearly three decades and has no plans of hanging up his boots anytime soon. Circus has given me everything. I will stay with it as long as I can render my service, he says with pride. Naobison Thounaojam, a 28-year-old acrobat from Manipur, has been with the circus for two years. From Imphal, he says, It is not merely a circus, but a tradition that is not only preserving a culture but also providing livelihoods to a number of people for generations. Recently married, Thounaojam says the circus gives him enough salary to take care of his expenses and send money back to his family in Manipur. He is part of an eight-member team, including five girls, from Manipur, performing at the circus. Shaikh says the circus is a world in itself with its own barbers, mechanics, cooks, and tailors. They travel with us wherever we move, he adds. He is from Solapur in Maharashtra, but his employees come from all over the country from Kerala to Manipur to Gujarat. Some artistes and staff have been associated with us for over three decades, like Suresh. They joined us during my fathers time, he says. No charm behind the curtains Though it is glitter, poise and adventure for the outside world, life behind the curtains is not easy for the artistes. Till three decades ago, India was home to nearly 90 circuses. Almost all of them were profitable. But government policies, over the years, like banning animals and strict orders on labour, among others, dealt a severe blow to the industry, rues Shaikh. What is disheartening is that the government banned using even domestic and pet animals. But the same animals are allowed to be used in other public events. Horses are used in weddings, bulls in traditional races, dogs are a mans favourite pet and camels are used for various professional and domestic work. But the same animals cannot be used in a circus. The government should allow us to use at least domestic animals, Shaikh says. He also cannot understand why children should not be allowed to perform in the circus, while they are featured in movies and live shows as child artistes. When children acting in films are treated as artistes, why is the same yardstick not applied to children performing in circuses, he wonders. Countries, like Russia, have opened academies to teach acrobatics to children. Many such performers are later picked to participate in gymnastics at international events, like the Olympics. The reason why small children are picked for acrobatics is that it is easier to train them at a younger age as their bones and muscles are flexible. Trained at that age, they become perfect contortionists, gymnasts and acrobats. Russia considers such children as artistes and not child labourers. But in India, the story is entirely different. Here, a boy working at a garage or a circus is bracketed as a child labourer without understanding the fundamental difference, Shaikh rues. Acrobats perform jaw-dropping acts and gravity-defying maneuvers The government should bring necessary changes in child labour laws to differentiate between an artiste and a labourer, he says. Circus owners are ready to adhere to strict guidelines when allowing children to perform, he says. The government is free to conduct surprise visits or check the living and working conditions. If children complain of any ill-treatment, the authorities are free to take legal action against the owners. But the government should first come up with amendments to labour laws to allow children to perform with riders, he says. Without such changes, circuses will not get good artistes. The circus industry is on a ventilator today and it wont take much time before the culture breathes its last, he concludes with dismay.
In A Rare Case, One Manipur Lok Sabha Seat To Vote In Two Phases; Know Why
Manipur is divided into two Lok Sabha constituencies: the Inner Manipur constituency, primarily encompassing the Meitei-majority valley areas, and the Outer Manipur constituency.
A Message Of Opposition Unity As Rahul Gandhi's Yatra Ends In Mumbai Today
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will end today in Mumbai with his key allies in attendance, two months after he began the 6,700-km foot march from Manipur.
CPI nominates Laishram Sotinkumar for Inner Manipur LS Seat amidst coalition dynamics
Imphal: Despite being a member of the coalition of 10 like-minded parties in Manipur, led by the Congress, the Communist Party of India (CPI) has decided to field Laishram Sotinkumar as its candidate for the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha constituency, as announced on Saturday. According to a CPI leader, the decision to nominate Sotinkumar, a [] The post CPI nominates Laishram Sotinkumar for Inner Manipur LS Seat amidst coalition dynamics appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Security measures enhanced for smooth conduct of LS polls: Manipur CM
IMPHAL, March 16: Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said that security measures have been enhanced for the smooth conduct of the upcoming Lok Sabha in Manipur. Talking to the reporters on the sideline of flagging off of a bus carrying a team of media persons on an external tour to Andaman Island, []
35% Manipur booths vulnerable and critical, says official
AMFA bans talent hunt/ trials by other States : 17th mar24 E-Pao.net
AMFA bans talent hunt/ trials by other States : 17th mar24E-Pao.net
State taekwondo team leave Imphal for 3rd NE Games : 17th mar24 E-Pao.net
State taekwondo team leave Imphal for 3rd NE Games : 17th mar24E-Pao.net
EC: Those displaced by Manipur violence can vote from relief camps The Times of India
EC: Those displaced by Manipur violence can vote from relief campsThe Times of India
Polling stations near relief camps in strife-hit Manipur Hindustan Times
Polling stations near relief camps in strife-hit ManipurHindustan Times
EC: Those displaced by Manipur violence can vote from relief camps
In Manipur, two-phase polling for two LS seats; special booths for displaced votersThe Indian Express
Lok Sabha polls: Outer Manipur to vote on 2 days amid single phase polling in state Deccan Herald
Lok Sabha polls: Outer Manipur to vote on 2 days amid single phase polling in stateDeccan Herald
Lok Sabha polls: Outer Manipur to vote over 2 days amid single-phase polling in state Deccan Herald
Lok Sabha polls: Outer Manipur to vote over 2 days amid single-phase polling in stateDeccan Herald
Manipur Handball association lines up State level tournaments The Sangai Express
Manipur Handball association lines up State level tournamentsThe Sangai Express
Manipur: In a first, CPI names its candidate for Lok Sabha polls The Economic Times
Manipur: In a first, CPI names its candidate for Lok Sabha pollsThe Economic Times