 |
| Militant outfits threaten freedom of press in Manipur |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, Aug 5: The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union and the editors have taken strong exception to the way some Muslim underground organizations have threatened to gun down some of the editors, reporters and newspaper employees to protest against the refusal of newspapers to publish their press releases. An emergency meeting was held in the pre... |
| |
| 'NCP is strong and intact,' says party member |
From our Correspondent
DIMAPUR, Aug 5: Against the backdrop of former Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader PA Sangma’s reported move to float a new political party following his defeat in the presidential race, the Nagaland State NCP has affirmed that the party remains intact in the State.
“Let me make it clear that the NCP party in Nagaland is intact and there is... |
| |
| Teenager banished on rape charge |
From our Special Correspondent
IMPHAL, Aug 5: A girl studying in Standard nine was raped by a distant cousin at Naharup Pangong. After a public meeting, the local residents banished the accused rapist for life. His parents have also been asked not to leave any property in the locality in the name of their son.
The accused has been identified as Ningthoujam Bhagat (19), a student... |
| |
| Mime used to spread environmental awareness in Manipur |
Imphal, Aug 5: Manipur has a long history of theatre, which exists in a variety of forms.
Mime, an age-old form of dramatic entertainment, is one such theatre form, and it has often been used to mobilize public opinion and spread awareness among the people. Mime artistes recently staged a performance titled “Love your Nature” at the MDU Hall here.
Interacting with me... |
| |
| BSF stops Bangladeshi tribals' bid to enter India |
Agartala, Aug 5: The Border Security Force (BSF) has foiled an attempt by over 250 Chakma tribals, including women and children from Bangladesh to enter India after their homes were attacked, an officer said on Sunday.
The BSF troopers have provided food and drinking water to these Chakma tribals, who gathered on Saturday night opposite the border Silachari village in south Tripura, 225... |
| |
| Five Tripura University students expelled for ragging |
Agartala, Aug 5: Five students of Tripura University here were expelled for assaulting several junior students in the hostel, officials said on Sunday.
“Five students of the university were expelled after they physically tortured many junior students during the past one week in the institution’s hostel. The condition of one student was stated to be serious due to torture lat... |
| |
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
