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- ↑ https://www.zoramobserver.com/manipur/prof-lal-dena-takes-charge-as-vice-chancellor-of-sangai-international-university/
- ↑ Manipur: 'The basic issue is land', Rediff News, 5 July 2023.
- ↑ Dena, Lal (1988). "Christian Missions and Colonialism: A Study of Missionary Movement in Northeast India with Particular Reference to Manipur and Lushai Hills, 1894-1947".
- ↑ History of modern Manipur, 1826-1949. 1991.
- ↑ Dena, Lal (2008). In Search of Identity: Hmars of North-East India. Akansha Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-8370-134-1.
- ↑ "Dialogue on Tipaimukh Dam by Edited by Lal Dena: (2011) | Vedams eBooks (P) Ltd".
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