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Will Iron Sharmila's fight against AFSPA turn tables in Manipur?
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Mar. 3 (ANI): With the stage set for the first phase of polling in the landlocked state of Manipur, all eyes will be on feisty Manipuri activist and political debutant Irom Sharmila.
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Manipur blockade: Tripartite fails to reach conclusion, next meeting on Fe
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Feb. 3 (ANI): In order to resolve the three month old economic blocakade which has been crippling the lives of Manipuri people, the Centre on Friday held tripartite talks with the United Naga Council (UNC) and the state government. The talks, however, remained inconclusive
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Manipuri terrorist group commander to be produced before court
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 24 (ANI): A Manipuri terrorist group commander, who was arrested in Delhi by the special cell, will be produced before the Patiala House Court today.
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Manipuri youth says "bouncers kept by CEO paraded me naked, kicked on
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): A Manipuri youth who was working as quality auditor with a BPO has accused the company's owner and staff of beating him up.
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Manipuri terrorist group commander to be produced before Patiala House Cou
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan. 19 (ANI): A Manipuri terrorist group commander, who was arrested in Delhi by the special cell, will be produced before the Patiala House Court today.
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Tripura engages in "Raas Lila" to celebrate Lord Krishna's
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], Nov. 15 (ANI): Thousands of Manipuris celebrated "Maha Raas", a festival celebrating the love life of Lord Krishna.
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"Student politics must be encouraged but for healthy democracy":
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 26 (ANI): After the death of a Manipuri PhD scholar under mysterious circumstances in his hostel room in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus, the students today alleged that such unfortunate incidents are bringing a bad name to the varsity, adding student pol
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JNU PhD scholar's body found under mysterious circumstances sent for
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct. 26 (ANI): The body of a Manipuri PhD scholar who was found dead yesterday night under mysterious circumstances in his hostel room in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) campus, has been sent for post-mortem.
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Ningol Chakouba Festival promotes Manipuri artisans
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal(Manipur) [India], Oct. 25 (ANI): A the 10-day long Ningol Khudol Handloom fair, which is taking place ahead of the Ningol Chakouba Festival is promoting the works of Manipuri artisans.
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Renowned designer hopes to revive traditional fashion through studio in Im
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal [Manipur], Oct. 1 (ANI): Manipuri fashion designer and makeup artiste Robert Naorem recently attracted a large crowd to his first fashion fiesta named 'Royal Runway 2016', held at Uripok Konsam Leikai here, and showcased a unique collection of Manipuri ethnic designs.
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Handloom artists in Manipur seek more exposure
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Manipur, Aug. 14 (ANI): Manipuri households are generally engaged in making handicrafts and handloom products. It has set a tradition that is rapidly becoming a source of income for many craftsmen in the state. Cooperative society in Manipur has been working aggressively to promote handloom
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Irom Sharmila hints at JD (U) support, says Manipuris 'misunderstood
Updated : 8 years, 9 months ago IST
Imphal, Aug 10 (ANI): Continuing to keep a shroud of mystery on her future political plans, human rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila, who yesterday ended her 16-year-fast against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), today said that the Janata Dal United (JDU) has offered their compl
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