Monthly Archives: February 2017
Who is fit to solve the Rohingya crisis?
By Nehginpao Kipgen, Political Scientist
As the conflict between the Rohingya, a Muslim minority in Rakhine state in western Myanmar, and the local Buddhist population...
NE India, underdevelopment and increased budgetary allocation
Indeed it was good news. The Union Budget 2017-18 raised the total allocation for the eight Northeastern States from Rs 32180 crore in 2016-17...
In the 2017 budget, the Modi Government has compounded its folly
Prabhat Patnaik
Not only has the Budget failed to include correctional measures to counter-act the damage caused by demonetisation, it has also not taken advantage...
MO deposes in BT Road firing case
IMPHAL, Feb 3: In connection with the July 23 Khwairamband Keithel firing incident, Medical Officer of Sekmaijing Primary Health Centre, Dr Rajkumar Ranjan gave...
Jaitley introduces note ban Bill in Lok Sabha amid TMC opposition
New Delhi, Feb 3 :Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday introduced a bill on demonetisation in the Lok Sabha to formally make the banning...
Tripartite talk turns out positive, blockade likely to be lifted
IMPHAL, Feb 3: The indefinite economic blockade imposed along National Highways leading to Manipur since November 1 last year is likely to be lifted...
Opening Ceremony of “Halley’s Bistro”
Today "Halley's Bistro" has done an opening ceremony, located at Thouda Bhabok Leikai, Tiddim Road, Imphal, Manipur, India.
Halley thanks us all once again for...
Oinam Doren’s new film nominated for ‘Tangible Culture Prize’ in UK
National award winning filmmaker Oinam Doren’s new film ‘My name is Eeooow’ has been nominated for the ‘Tangible Culture Prize’ at the 15th RAI Film...
Nagaland violence update: In an unprecedented move Centre asks Assam Rifles...
KOHIMA: In an unprecedented turn of events the Government of India(GOI) has intervened and asked the Assam Rifles to take charge of Nagaland CM security....
Nagaland: Boots on the ground in trouble hit Kohima as Assam...
KOHIMA: The personnel of Assam Rifles staged a Flag March in trouble hit Kohima after violent incidents last night, where several Government offices were set...
Hullabaloo may arise if Tripartite talk fails: Irabot
Former congress minister Yumkham Erabot who is contesting in the ensuing state election on the BJP ticket expressed for fear of trouble in the...
Kim Gangte New BJP Manipur Pradesh Chief
Former parliamentarian Kim Gangte has been appointed as the spokesperson of BJP Manipur Pradesh today afternoon.
According to Gangte, she will not be contesting the...
Politics of Women Reservation in Nagaland: Between Customary Law and Constitutional...
By Dr. Kamei Aphun
Election to the urban local bodies in Nagaland, including the Kohima Municipal Council, scheduled for February 1st, 2017 has seen many...