| 60-hour strike halts life in Manipur |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, July 21: The 60-hour general strike called by the Joint Action Committee formed in connection with the disappearance of a contractor, Irengbam Irabanta began from his own residence on May 27, has begun since 5 am today. This is in protest against the abduction and detention of Irabanta, allegedly by the NSCN(IM), which has been holding talks ... |
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| Drug consignment seized at Delhi airport |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, July 21: The sleuths of the Special Intelligence Unit yesterday confiscated a consignment of pseudo-ephedrine, worth several millions of rupees at the local market.
The consignment had been sent by Air India flight from Delhi to Imphal. This is the latest instance of drug trafficking. There is a growing suspicion that many higher-ups are be... |
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| Ministers visit paddy fields to report on relief assistance to farmers |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, July 21: Several ministers, accompanied by high officials of the departments concerned have started visiting paddy fields in the four valley districts of the State to submit a report to the Chief Minister on the immediate relief measures for farmers, who cannot cultivate in the parched fields. It may be recalled that a cabinet sub-committee, headed... |
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| Agri-allied missions set targets on resource mobilization |
From our Staff Correspondent
DIMAPUR, July 21: Nagaland additional chief secretary and development commissioner, Alemtemshi Jamir said that it was high time that agri-allied missions under Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) of Nagaland, set their targets on resource mobilization and not solely depend on the government for fund.
“The mission modes are not just suppos... |
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| 27 killed, 21 injured in accidents in Northeast |
Aizawl, July 21: At least 27 people were killed and 21 others injured in road accidents in the three northeastern States of Mizoram, Assam and Manipur, officials said on Saturday.
At least 18 people were killed and 17 others injured when an overloaded bus carrying them fell into a gorge in Mizoram early Saturday. The accident occurred when the bus crashed into the debris of a landslide ... |
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| Sub-committee to assess drought situation in Manipur |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, July 21: The Manipur government has formed a cabinet sub-committee to monitor the drought-like situation in the State. In view of the Central government’s stand, with no plan to declare any part of India as drought-hit, the State government has been unable to take a firm step. However, there have been orchestrated demands from farmers and oth... |
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| Husband hits wife to death |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, July 21: A 40-year-old housewife was bludgeoned to death by her husband during a domestic quarrel late last night in Bishnupur district, police reports said. The deceased has been identified as N Bilasini of Irengbam village of the district. It transpires that the husband, Ngangom Yaima (40) had gone out last night while she was preparing dinner. Later, ... |
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