Top officers get GPS-fitted vehicles; CM announces transport projects

Chief Minister N Biren Saturday informed that a ring road and two flyovers will be constructed soon in Imphal with financial assistance from Asian Development Bank (ADB).

Police siege draws flak; JSCC asks CM to honour MOA

Decrying the mid-night raid at Manipur University and the subsequent arrest and detention of students and teachers, Manipur Pradesh Trinamool Congress Committee (MPTCC) has demanded authority concerned to remove the security forces from the university campus even as Joint Student Coordination Committee (JSCC) reminded chief minister N Biren about the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signed between the MU community and HRD ministry.

Raid conducted to bring normalcy in MU: Police

Inspector general of police (Zone-II) Kailun has clarified that the raid conducted inside Manipur University campus and arrest of students and professors was a part of steps being taken up to bring normalcy in the varsity.

BHU council mulls suspending Prof AP Pandey

According to highly placed sources in the Banaras Hindu University (BHU), the executive council is contemplating suspending AP Pandey from the university. The decision is being taken in view of controversies surrounding Pandey.

Lucknow SHGs taking full advantage of NRLM

National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM), a special scheme of the Centre that aims to provide livelihood to rural population, has been successful in providing income generation avenues to several SHGs in rural areas of Lucknow.

Court pronounces life term for Khulem Jiten

Khulem Jiten Singh (41), who has been convicted for murdering one of his uncles and causing grievous injuries to another, has been sentenced to rigorous life imprisonment for varied period and imposed monetary penalties under different sections of the Indian Penal Code.

Minister assures fresh repair of damaged road

While admitting that there was lack of quality control in blacktopping of the road stretch between Tera Loukrakpam Leikai and Lukram Leirak in Imphal West district, works minister Th Biswajit has said that blacktopping of the same road will be laid as per desire of the people.

Positive change in state under new Govt: Guv

People’s thinking and attitude have changed a lot in the past one and half years ever since the new government was installed in the state. It is because of the confidence building activities done by the government, observed Governor Dr Najma Heptulla.

Manipur University vice-chancellor 4th to face NDA axe

After weeks of dithering and mounting pressure from the BJP led state government, the Centre suspended Manipur University vice-chancellor Adya Prasad Pandey, a Modi-government appointee who is facing allegations of maladministration and corruption.

Bill to curb mob violence on card; court jails five

The state cabinet has decided to introduce Manipur Mob Violence Control and Prohibition Bill in the Assembly soon.

Sit-in staged against bomb threat

Womenfolk of Bhagyabati Leikai Wednesday staged a sit-in protest at the premises of Youth Athletic Star Union, decrying planting of a hand grenade at the residence of Gurumayum Tharaksana, wife of Bidyashwar of Brahmapur Bhagyabati Leikai under the jurisdiction of Porompat police station.

Rs 3 cr worth drugs seized, one held

A person was arrested with WY tablets worth Rs 3 crore by Customs Prevention Force, Moreh at 10:30 am Wednesday during checking and frisking operation along Imphal-Moreh Road.

Couple arrested in trafficking case

Tengnoupal district police arrested a couple on Wednesday on the charge of trafficking of Rohingya Muslims into the state.

Govt commitment must to ban drugs, alcohol: CADA

Issuing a clarion call for a committed effort on the part of the government for banning drugs and alcohol effectively in the state, Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol (CADA) celebrated its 12th foundation day Tuesday.

Naga rally in Tamenglong for early solution

A massive rally was carried out in Tamenglong district headquarters on Tuesday demanding the settlement of the Indo-Naga political issue at the earliest.

Hope for development of Manipur lies on AEP

For a trouble-torn state like Manipur, which is situated along the international border of India and Myanmar, away from the national capital, the hope for taking development into a whole new level lies on the Act East Policy.

Committee for adjustment of evicted ADCs

Eviction of six ADC members from the government quarters means that the state government considered the ADC members as inferior.

Minister pitches for safe building laws

MAHUD minister Thounaojam Shyamkumar has stressed the need for proper implementation of building bye-laws for the safety of human lives and proper town planning.

‘Frontier Nagaland’ demand reaffirmed

A public rally under the aegis of the Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) was held on September 14 in Tuensang town to re-affirm its demand for a separate statehood “Frontier Nagaland.”

CM leads in cleaning Khwairamband Keithel

Chief Minister N Biren Saturday launched Swachhata Hi Seva fortnight campaign by participating in a cleanliness drive at Khwairamband Keithel here. Imphal Municipal Corporation (IMC) and BJP Manipur Pradesh jointly organised the drive.

Students launch protest against assault on AMSU leader

Demanding arrest and appropriate legal actions against the individuals, who assaulted and robbed AMSU general secretary along NH 37 near Nungba Bazar in the name of NSCN-IM, students of CC Higher Secondary School and Johnstone Higher Secondary School staged protests on Friday.

Police nab five involved in mob lynching case

Apart from arresting five persons involved in the September 13 mob lynching incident at Tharoijam, police have identified two vehicle lifters who accompanied the deceased, Md Farooque Ahmed.

NSCN-IM trying to cover up Nungba incident: ZCO

With reference to the controversy surrounding the alleged assault and robbing of an AMSU leader along NH 37 at Nungba area on September 3, Zeliangrong Civil Organisations (ZCO) has informed that the crime was committed by NSCN-IM but the outfit is trying to cover it up by detaining two persons, who are not involved in the incident.

ACOAM Lup demands GI tag for Chak-hao Poireiton

ACOAM Lup has demanded the government to ensure registration of the indigenous Chak-hao Poireiton (black rice) under Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act 1999.

KNO Prez threatens to take up arms

The 25th Kuki Black (Sahnit-Ni) Day observance, that had been going on since September 11 under the theme, “Justice to victims of Kuki Genocide” concluded at Kuki Inpi Churachandpur complex, Tuibong on Thursday.

State’s medicinal black rice to be sown in UP soon

Manipur’s black rice, known for its medicinal properties, will soon be sown in Uttar Pradesh. Anil Singh, a resident of Suriyawan Block, is the first farmer to cultivate it.

State team meets Indian Embassy first secretary at Yangon

First secretary to Indian Embassy of Yangon Shweta Singh has said that process for proper implementation of motor vehicle agreement and visa on arrival between India and Myanmar is in progress in order to bring better ties in trade and tourism between the two countries.

Guv impressed with state’s cultured society

Governor Dr Najma Heptulla has appreciated the inherent culture in Manipuri society but stressed the need for ban on honking by vehicles to decrease noise pollution in the densely populated areas.

Ukhrul body airs grievances, seeks Govt attention

Maintaining that Ukhrul district has been plagued with poor infrastructure in different sectors including transport, healthcare services and education, Kajamei Long Ukhrul town has sought attention of the government to address the grievances of the district at the earliest.

Movement will continue until AFSPA repealed: Phulindro

Committee on Human Rights (CoHR) Manipur chairman Phulindro Konsam Tuesday said that people of the state will sustain their movement until AFSPA is repealed.

Human chains protest IM activities

Denouncing the assault on All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) general secretary Anil Soibam by self-proclaimed members of NSCN-IM, students of various schools formed human chain on Monday demanding strict punishment of the persons involved in the assault at Nungba bazar on September 3.

Prof Pandey asked to return MU assets

Along with asking Prof AP Pandey to hand over custody of all articles of Manipur University as well as services of various staff that he was entitled to the varsity at the earliest possible, existence of transit office outside the MU campus has been declared as null and void with immediate effect.

CoHR calls human rights violators terrorists

ommittee on Human Rights, (CoHR) Manipur chairman Phulindro Konsam has stated that the people who are violating the basic human rights of the people and committing various atrocities under the shadow of AFSPA are terrorists.

AMSU files complaint against 4 CSO leaders of Nungba

Responding to the reactions of civil societies of Nungba area regarding the Nungba incident on September 3, All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has filed complaints against four civil leaders of Nungba on the charge of spreading false news and instigating communal enmity.

STDC sets Govt Sept 15 deadline

Schedule Tribe Demand Committee (STDC), which is demanding inclusion of Meetei/Meitei in the Scheduled Tribes list, organised a public meet under the theme ‘Schedule Tribe Demandgi Hujik Oiriba Khongchat’ at Sanamahi Yakeibung Shanglen, Ningthoukhong on Monday.

AMSU files complaint against 4 CSO leaders of Nungba

Responding to the reactions of civil societies of Nungba area regarding the Nungba incident on September 3, All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has filed complaints against four civil leaders of Nungba on the charge of spreading false news and instigating communal enmity.

Kangpokpi police seize drugs worth Rs 10 lakh

In a major drug haul, Kangpokpi police seized huge quantity of Opium and Heroin powder from a passenger Tata Winger along NH 2 on September 7 at about 8.30 pm. 

NWU white flag campaign receives public support

White flags were hoisted in Naga houses at different parts of the state in response to the Naga Women Union (NWU) campaign for expediting the Indo-Naga peace process.

CM flags off state media team tour to Yangon

Chief minister N Biren Singh flagged off the 9-Day External Press Tour to Yangon, Myanmar organised by Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR) for Manipuri journalists from the office complex of DIPR at Keishampat, here on Sunday.

Framework Agreement not ordinary document: IM

NSCN-IM's army chief, lieutenant general Anthony Shimray has said on Saturday that the Framework Agreement signed between the Government of India and the NSCN-IM is "not an ordinary document but a covenant to settle the political issue of the two entities honourably".

RPF-MNPF claim attacks on AR

The proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front (RPF) and Manipur Naga People’s Front (MNPF) have claimed that two Assam Rifles soldiers were killed in recent attacks carried out by the joint force of the two outfits.

Dr Nara likens fuel price hike to daylight robbery, opposition in stir mode

Committee of Political Parties is all set to join the nationwide strike being called by several opposition parties on September 10 against fuel price hike under the NDA government.

Radheshyam mulls survey to ascertain number of illiterate persons

Observing that literacy is the foundation for advancement of a society, education minister Thokchom Radheshyam has stressed the need for an extensive survey to ascertain the number of illiterate persons in the state so that steps could be taken up to make them literate.

Two posing as IT officials arrested in extortion case

A team of Imphal West police commandos arrested two persons for extorting a large sum of money from Thangal Bazar area under City Police station on Wednesday at about 4.30 pm.

SKY Hospital offers free heart care

SKY Hospital chairman and chief cardiologist Dr L Shyamkishore has announced that all the people regardless of poor or rich can now avail high standard of heart care (both interventional and surgical) service free of charge at SKY Hospital under the Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT) and Ayushman Bharat (National Health Protection Mission) schemes and through reimbursement process (for government employees and their family members).

MUSU rings out SOS; PG students to boycott exam

Decrying excessive use of force by Manipur police in arresting 89 students and six teachers after conducting raid on Thursday midnight, Manipur University Students’ Union (MUSU) has fervently appealed to public and civil societies to ensure protection of the varsity students.

“We Don’t Want to Hear You” gesture greets Pro VC

The Manipur University campus remained fortified with heavy deployment of state police force for the second consecutive day on Saturday.

KNO sets rider on NSCN-IM’s UN intervention call

The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) has extended total support to NSCN (IM)’s appeal for the United Nation’s intervention to oversee and expedite the on-going peace talks.

National Races Village espouses Myanmar nationalism

National Races Village is not only one of the attractive places to visit in Yangon for both the locals and foreigners but also serves as a symbol of building national unity.

Amid police seige at MU Prof K Yugindro takes charge as pro VC

The hard earned normalcy in Manipur University has vanished following a midnight raid conducted by security forces inside the university campus on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday, resulting in a serious faceoff between security personnel and students.

Opposition leaders tongue lashes Govt over late night swoop

Former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, and former ministers Dr M Nara and Okram Joy Singh lashed out at the government of Manipur for the police raid at Manipur University and triggering fresh row in the varsity.

ODF, cleanliness civic responsibilities of Myanmar Govt

Even though India is considered far more advanced in every sense than Myanmar, there is a stark difference in civic responsibilities when it comes to measures for ensuring cleanliness and open defecation as the neighbouring country, which recently grew up as a democratic republic, is free from open defecation and maintaining cleanliness in public places is a civic responsibility of the government.

Under trial prisoner attacks women protesters

In a repeat of Thursday’s dramatic turn of event inside the Cheirap court complex at Uripok wherein a murder convict tried to assault a woman protester, an under-trial prisoner run amok at the same court on Friday morning.

Meet dissects MHA report, plans mega rally in Oct

A day-long public discourse on the 213th report of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Ministry of Home Affairs organised by United Committee Manipur (UCM) Thursday resolved to take out a mega public rally against the report in October this year.

Tension grips MU as Pro VC, registrar enter university

Fresh chaos erupted in Manipur University campus on Thursday when professor K Yugindro and professor M Shyamkesho, who were respectively appointed as pro VC and registrar in-charge of the university by suspended vice-chancellor professor AP Pandey, entered the university campus to take charge of their respective offices.

‘Heikru-Hidongba symbolises revival of age-old tradition’

Governor Dr Najma Heptulla Thursday attended the 240th Shri Shri Bijoy Govindaji Heikru-Hidongba-2018 as chief guest at Bijoy Govinda Thangapat, Sagolband, here.

Hearing of Satyabhama Devi rape, murder case complete

In connection with the alleged rape and murder of one Ningombam Satyabhama Devi in 2013, the Session Judge, Imphal East has directed prosecution as well as counsels of the accused persons to submit their written arguments within October 9.

MU probe panel seals documents; orders galore

Even as the two-member inquiry committee constituted to probe charges levelled against Manipur University vice-chancellor professor AP Pandey has sealed all relevant documents, Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) issued a directive to fill the vacant post of VC by pro-VC.

CM launches first chopper service in state

Chief Minister N Biren launched the first helicopter service of the state between Imphal and Jiribam at Harinagar Helipad in Jiribam district on Wednesday.

Myanmar’s Inle Lake bustling with activities as Loktak decays

If one is to compare Loktak Lake with that of Inle Lake in Shan state of Myanmar, then the resemblance is technically limited to only similar landscape surrounding both the freshwater bodies.

KWOHR, TNWL state stands over Sahnit-Ni

Reacting sharply to the statement of Women for Just Peace (WJP) regarding Kuki Black Day observance, Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights (KWOHR) has said that WJP is a never heard organisation till few days back in the realm of human rights activism.

Mob tries to enter jail to search cop murderer

A section of people from a rally ransacked vehicles and tried to forcefully enter a local jail on Wednesday suspecting that two persons accused of murdering a policeman are lodged there, police said.

HRD suspends VC; HC to hear Pandey plea on Sept 25

Noting that ‘resuming of duties’ by vice-chancellor Prof Adya Prasad Pandey has led to further deterioration of atmosphere in Manipur University after the varsity recently returned to normalcy, Department of Higher Education of Ministry of Human Resource Development has placed Prof Pandey under suspension with immediate effect.

MU community pitches for permanent removal of Prof AP Pandey

Lauding both state and Central governments for suspending vice-chancellor professor AP Pandey, Manipur University Teachers’ Association (MUTA) has said that MU community comprising MUTA, MUSA and MUSU is pleased over the action initiated against the professor of late.

Rallies taken out to protest mob lynching, NIPCO condemns

Condemning the recent mob lynching incident at Tharoijam and calling for an end to such incidents in state, volunteers of Manipur Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (MPYC) and Manipur Pradesh Mahila Congress jointly staged a protest in front of Congress Bhawan, here Wednesday.

Community college launches Yongchak cans ‘Mathel’

Under the DBT Star College Scheme and DDU Centre for KAUSHAL, Dhanamanjuri Community College launched ‘Yongchak Cans’ under the brand name ‘Mathel’ during a function at the college premises here on Tuesday.

Govt hikes cash awards for sportspersons

Noting with regret comparative decline in the performance at the international level of competitions, chief minister N Biren declared that the state government will increase the cash awards to sportspersons who bring laurels to the state.

DyCM stresses on improving justice delivery system

Deputy chief minister Y Joykumar Saturday said that a single agency cannot be blamed for failure in justice delivery system since shared responsibilities and concerted efforts among the agencies are must to ensure speedy justice to the public.

Clean-chit to four held on drug peddling charge

With no prima facie evidence found against four out of the six persons arrested on the charge of peddling psychotropic drugs, Special Judge ND&PS, Manipur in-charge on Saturday released the quartet on bail. 

Kuki aggression sparked clashes: NSCN-IM

Reacting to accusations hurled at it during Kuki Black Day observance on Thursday, NSCN-IM has said that the Kuki-Naga conflict of 1990s was started by Kukis and observing the Black Day will never bring forth any generous and harmonious coexistence but will only increase the animosity between Nagas and Kukis.

BJP on poll mode, pledges safeguard of Manipur

BJP Manipur Pradesh held its executive meeting to review the strategy for wresting both the Lok Sabha seats of the state on Friday.

Joupi-Gelnal Sahnit Ni cries for early justice

During observance of Sahnit Ni (Kuki Black Day) on Thursday, people of Joupi and Gelnal with survivors of the alleged coordinated attack by NSCN-IM that led to Kuki genocide bemoaned the death of all their kinsmen, women and children.

Role of architect more than just building houses: Y Rojen

Manipur Architect Forum general secretary Yurembam Rojen has stated that with progress in society, architects have come to play a huge role in various development projects and thus, people need to be thoroughly aware about the occupations and realise that the profession is not necessarily limited to building houses alone.

Vehicle theft kingpin netted

Anti-Vehicle Theft Team (AVTT) of state police has arrested kingpin of a vehicle lifter gang from Thoubal Keithel on Friday afternoon.

UADC censures ouster of ADC members

A one-day session of Ukhrul Autonomous District Council (UADC) House was unanimously adjourned sine die as a mark of protest against what it termed as 'forcible eviction' of elected ADC members and 'continued ill- treatment' of the district councils by the state government, on Thursday.

AMSU vows to intensify stir against NSCN-IM activities

Reiterating its demand for flushing out NSCN-IM from the state, All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) has declared to intensify its stir in both in the hills and the valley against illegal activities of NSCN-IM from Friday onwards.

State’s medicinal black rice to be sown in UP soon

Manipur’s black rice, known for its medicinal properties, will soon be sown in Uttar Pradesh. Anil Singh, a resident of Suriyawan Block, is the first farmer to cultivate it.

MPC for cooperation between journalists of India, Myanmar

Myanmar Press Council (MPC) vice-chairman Dr Myo Thant Tin has stressed the importance of cooperation between journalists of India and Myanmar in order to bring development and better ties between the two neighbouring countries.

Cease work strike for 7th CPC hit Govt offices

Normal functioning of government offices was affected on Wednesday with employees of 90 out of 105 government departments ceasing work and staging sit-in protest demanding expeditious implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission.

Poor air quality detected in Keishampat area

With increasing amount of pollutants emitted into the air due to increasing number of vehicles and other factors, the air quality in Keishampat area has become a matter of concern with the possibilities of causing respiratory problems.

Harrowing tales of survivors mark 2nd day of Sahnit-Ni

Photo exhibition, presentation of chronological events and harrowing tales of survivors marked the second day of Kuki Black Day locally known as Sahnit-Ni observance at Kuki Inpi Churachandpur office premises on Wednesday.

Kukis decry justice undone at tribute ceremony

Day one of the three-day long 25th Sahnit-Ni (Black Day) observance which got underway on Tuesday at Tuiboung Kuki Inpi, Churachandpur was marked by organising committee chairman Letzamang Haokip lashing out at both the state and central governments for denying justice to 1157 Kuki people slain during the Kuki-Naga clash in 1990s.

PM hikes incentives of Asha, Anganwadi workers

In good news for thousands of Asha and Anganwadi workers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday announced a hike in their monthly honorarium from October. In addition, all accredited social health activists (Asha) will be brought under the coverage of various social security schemes and provided free insurance cover under Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana and Prime Minister Suraksha Bima Yojana.

BJP recalls NH blockade woes to choke Cong charges

Slamming the Congress party for calling the nationwide bandh on Monday, BJP Manipur Pradesh criticised the Congress party for forgetting the acute scarcity of fuel faced in the state due to highway blockade during its rule.

Congress MLA takes charge over GTV camp

In an unprecedented turn of event, members and workers of BJP Mandal Thangmeiband were left without much choice but to stay out of a GTV camp when local MLA Khumukcham Joykisan came and took charge of the camp while stating that GTV camp is a government mission and not of BJP.

Bharat bandh brings normal life to grinding halt in state

The countrywide Bharat Bandh called by opposition political organisations, including the Congress and Left parties against the surging prices of petroleum products in the country severely affected normal life in the state too.

Worried Governor bats for preserving traditional values

Expressing concern over younger generation getting infatuated with western culture and lifestyles, Governor Dr Najma Heptulla stressed the importance of blending modern day education system with preservation of traditional culture and values.

All set for Kuki Black Day observance

Preparation for observance of Sahnit-Ni (Kuki Black Day) from September 11 has been made in Churachandpur district.

Kunjaraj upholding family profession of Potloi making

“Culture, tradition and costume play important roles in defining a society or community and those who could uphold such traditions could be regarded as a good son of the community.”

Army recalibrating CI Ops strategy in Manipur

The Army is looking at recalibrating its counter-insurgency strategy in the militancy-hit North East in the wake of an “over cautious” approach being adopted by its field units following the Supreme Court’s strict orders to the CBI probing a number of cases of alleged extra-judicial killings in Manipur, military sources said.

State, full military honour paid to martyred AR jawan

The mortal remains of rifleman Champeshwar Mahakhud of 29 AR, who lost his life during a gunfight with militants at Zoupi area of Chandel on September 7, were sent on his final journey with full state honour on Sunday.

Governor hails sacrifices of WW-II soldiers at tribute run

Governor Dr Najma Heptulla hailed the sacrifices of soldiers of Indian National Army, Imperial Japanese Army and Allied Force who laid down their lives in Manipur during the second world war.

A shot in the arm for Manipur’s intrepid women

September 8 was the grim anniversary of the imposition of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, (AFSPA) in Manipur in 1980.

Will definitely arrest guilty ones: CM on Nungba incident

Strongly condemning the September 3 incident at Nungba bazar wherein an AMSU functionary was assaulted and artistes travelling in a passenger carrier were harassed by some people who identified themselves as cadres of NSCN (IM), chief minister N Biren has affirmed that all those involved in the incident will definitely be arrested and punished as per law of the land.

Nungba CSOs censure AMSU, demand apologyNungba CSOs censure AMSU, demand apology

Strongly condemning and opposing the 100-hr blockade announced by All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU), Nungba Youth Organisation (NYO), Nungba Sub-Division Joint Action Committee (NAJAC), Rongmei Naga Council Manipur-Luangba Luangrian (RNCM), Nungba Areas Women Society (NAWS) have demanded apology from AMSU for defaming Nungba people and resignation of AMSU secretary general S Anil within one week.

School students form human chain to protest NSCN-IM activities

Decrying the assault on All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) general secretary Soibam Anil by four self-proclaimed members of NSCN-IM as direct affront to entire student community, students of various schools staged protests on Saturday.

Angou, the juice seller: A desperate boy with a tragic history

There are individuals in the society who could be seen working hard braving all odds, desperate to earn some daily income to support his/her family at a tender age with nobody left in the family to care for self or siblings.

Kohli, Mirabai Chanu recommended for Khel Ratna

Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's names have been jointly recommended for this year's prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award.

Mary Kom in final as seven medals assured for India

MC Mary Kom on Thursday advanced to the finals, while L Sarita Devi made the semi-finals as Indian boxers assured themselves of seven medals in the 13th International Silesian Championship for women in Gliwice, Poland.

Asiad gold medallist Swapna Barman to get customised shoes

Asian Games gold-medallist Swapna Barman will have customised shoes for her 12-toed feet soon as the Sports Authority of India (SAI) has tied up with footwear company Adidas to ensure specially-designed gear for the heptathlete.

School teachers Vs Private tutors

There is nothing new or strange about parents hiring private tutors to help their children with their studies as they reach secondary or senior secondary level which parents consider a critical stage in their children’s career.

Assam NRC: Gogoi’s suggestions and the way forward in a complex issue

People who do not get enrolled in the National Register for Citizens (NRC) in Assam for lack of proof should not be detained in camps like those deemed foreigners by the state’s Foreigners Tribunals -- but they should have truncated rights: Former Assam’s Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi did not state this expressly, but as much could be inferred from his suggestions at an interaction with the media at the national capital earlier in the week.

New Dimension in Indo-Myanmar relations

Indo-Myanmar relations are turning to a new dimension to strengthen exponentially, based on the spurt in bilateral discussion and agreement in the recent past. Increasing connectivity, trade and infrastructure investment and greater security, co-operation with South – East Asia are core aims of India’s Act East Policy.

Mob violence

AUDACITY of those who uploaded video clippings of the Tharoijam incident; and probably were part of the thrashing, implies that the mob was neither impressed with the law enforcement agencies nor undeterred by the fact that law of land will eventually catch up with them.

KNO threat to abrogate peace

WITH uncountable number of Kuki families yet to recover or are simply unwilling to forget the shocking experience of seeing their near and dear ones shot and bludgeoned mercilessly to death for no fault of theirs during the tumultuous Naga-Kuki clash in the 1990s, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) president PS Haokip threatening to take up arms again during the Kuki Black Day observance speech at Churachandpur town was on expected lines.

Disgruntled foot soldiers

WHILE it would be outright presumptuous to foretell fresh strategies which the military action schemers of the Indian army might be adopting to sustain the counter-insurgency operation in the North East, it would not be totally out of context to speculate that the new tactics will be a blend of crackdowns marked by military precision and taking extreme precautions to avoid causing harm to civilians or immobilised members of outlawed armed organisations.