Everything you need to know about Manipur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Manipur: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Gurgaon (Haryana), May 2 (ANI): Police in Gurgaon have confirmed a report of a 23-year-old Manipur woman being molested at her home.
Bangalore, May 1 (ANI): Bangalore Police on Tuesday booked two students-Syed Afzal Ali and Vishal Banerjee-for the murder of Manipur boy Richard Loitam.
Bangalore, May 1 (ANI): Bangalore Police on Tuesday booked two students-Syed Afzal Ali and Vishal Banerjee-for the murder of Manipur boy Richard Loitam.
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New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Meghalaya Chief Minister Mukul Sangma Monday called for a stringent law to address the safety concerns of students from the Northeast and to regulate the behaviour of the authorities at educational institutions.
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Members of parliament from the northeast Monday raised in the Lok Sabha the issue of attacks on students from the region and demanded an inquiry into the alleged murder of a Manipuri student in Bangalore.
Bangalore, April 29 (IANS) A large number of students, mainly from northeastern states, Sunday staged a rally here demanding a speedy probe into the April 18 death in Bangalore of a 19-year-old student from Manipur.
Imphal, April 28 (IANS) Lok Sabha member from Manipur Dr. Thokchom Meinya has introduced a private member's bill which seeks to protect and preserve the territorial integrity of Manipur for all time to come.
Imphal, Apr 28 (ANI): Manipur police on late Thursday night has arrested three militants of banned People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK- Progressive). They were accused of throwing a grenade at the residence of a local doctor.
New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): After their success at the Commonwealth games, athletes from northeast are all geared up to participate in the London Olympics 2012.
New Delhi, Apr 17 (ANI): Union Home Minister P. Chidambaram has said that the Central Government is willing to support steps taken by the State Governments in the fight against the Naxals.
Agartala, April 17 (IANS) Highlighting crimes such as smuggling of weapons, narcotics and fake Indian currency notes (FICN), the northeast states have pressed the central government to tighten vigil along international borders.
Imphal, April 15 (IANS) 'The Forlorn', a psychological thriller directed by Saptaswa Basu opened the first Imphal International Film Festival at the Rupmahal Theatre in Manipur capital Sunday. The festival will continue for four days.
Imphal, Apr 13 (ANI): The first phase of exhibition for the central government run Inspire Awards program to promote the scientific talent of the youth saw the participation of over 150 students here in Imphal.
Imphal, Apr 13 (ANI): Manipur recently inaugurated its first shopping mall at the Mantriphukri area in Imphal, reflecting the people's desire to lead a better and prosperous life.
Imphal, Apr 6 (ANI): Manipur is all set to get its first Information Technology (IT) Park that will provide a thrust to IT industry in the region.
Aizawl, April 6 (IANS) An 65-year-old man axed his drug-addict son in a Mizoram village, police said Friday.
Imphal, Apr 6 (ANI): A national level handloom expo was recently organized in Manipur to promote the handloom traditions of the northeast and create a wider market for the weavers.
Imphal, Apr 6 (ANI): Manipur has launched bicycles made out of bamboo in a bid to introduce green sensibility in the state.
New Delhi, Apr.1 (ANI): The Indian Government has asked two experienced election commission officials and its envoy in Myanmar to observe the elections that are taking place in that country today (Sunday).
New Delhi, Mar 29 (ANI): Three tribal achievers from the northeast recently received the coveted National Tribal Awards in New Delhi.
Imphal, March 27 (IANS) Fifty-two militants belonging to Manipur-based outfit United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) surrendered at an official function in Imphal Tuesday.
Imphal (Manipur), Mar.26 (ANI): A team of medical officers and paramedical staff of 24 Assam Rifles organised a medical camp here on Sunday.
Imphal, March 25 (IANS) If the recent moves of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh are any indication, the veteran Congressman is on the track to ensure another full five- year term in office.
Imphal, March 24 (IANS) After leading his party to a landslide victory and silencing the opposition, Manipur Chief Minister and veteran Congressman Okram Ibobi Singh has now gotten down to business and initiated steps to quell the opposition within the party.
Siliguri (West Bengal), March 23 (IANS) Two members of Manipur's banned Kangleipak Communist Party of Manipur were arrested Friday from near the Indo-Nepal border here in West Bengal's Darjeeling district, police said.
Imphal, Mar 23 (ANI): People of Manipur's Pangei area recently organized a sit in protest against a bomb explosion in the region in which a nine-year-old girl lost her life.
Imphal, Mar 23 (ANI): The entire nation is pinning its hopes boxing champion M C Mary kom from Manipur to win gold in the upcoming London Olympics, as the five times world boxing champion is currently training in Maharashtra with her coach.
Bhubaneshwar, Mar 17 (ANI): Renowned national woman footballer Jhilli Munda, who has represented India at international and national events in several tournaments, is bearing the brunt of acute poverty and she is forced to roll beedis.
Bhubaneshwar, Mar 17 (ANI): Renowned national woman footballer Jhilli Munda, who has represented India at international and national events in several tournaments, is bearing the brunt of acute poverty and she is forced to roll beedis.
New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Three budding young painters from the Northeast recently held their maiden painting exhibition at the Nagaland House here, titled "Random Lives and Northeast India."
New Delhi, Mar 16 (ANI): Three budding young painters from the Northeast recently held their maiden painting exhibition at the Nagaland House here, titled "Random Lives and Northeast India."
Imphal, Mar 15 (ANI): An eight-year-old girl was killed, while five others sustained severe injuries in a blast that took place in Manipur's Imphal city on Thursday.
Imphal, Mar 15 (ANI): An eight-year-old girl was killed, while five others sustained severe injuries in a blast that took place in Manipur's Imphal city on Thursday.
The Union Budget 2012-2013 will be presented on 16th of March as per the decision of the cabinet committee on parliamentary affairs headed by the Finance Minister, Pranab Mukherjee.
Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Congress's Uttarakhand in-charge Chaudhary Virender Singh has vowed to create a stable and transparent government in the state.
Dehradun, Mar 10 (ANI): Congress's Uttarakhand in-charge Chaudhary Virender Singh has vowed to create a stable and transparent government in the state.
New Delhi/Lucknow/Chandigarh/Dehradun, Mar. 6 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party has recaptured power in Uttar Pradesh, routing the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Congress.
Lucknow, Mar 6 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party (SP) is moving towards a simple majority in Uttar Pradesh and is likely to form the next government in the state.
Lucknow, Mar 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Uma Bharti and Kalraj Mishra are leading in their respective assembly constituencies as per the early voting trends in Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow/Chandigarh/Imphal, Mar 6 (ANI): With the election process underway in five states of the country, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is leading in Uttar Pradesh, while the Congress Party is ahead in Punjab and Manipur as per the early trends.
Lucknow/Chandigarh/Dehradun/Imphal/Panaji, Mar 6 (ANI): The counting of votes to the assembly elections for the five states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa began amidst tight security today.
Amritsar, Mar 6 (ANI): The Shiromani Akal Dal (SAD)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance took lead after the initial hour of counting, while the Congress was trailing.
Lucknow, Mar 6 (ANI): With the counting of votes underway in five states of the country, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is leading in 187 seats in Uttar Pradesh, while the SAD-BJP alliance is ahead in Punjab.
New Delhi, Mar 6 (ANI): With the Congress slipping to fourth position in Uttar Pradesh, Minister of State for Communication and IT Sachin Pilot on Tuesday said the Samajwadi Party (SP) gained an advantage from the Congress campaign against the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
New Delhi/Lucknow/Chandigarh/Dehradun, Mar. 6 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party has recaptured power in Uttar Pradesh, routing the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Congress.
New Delhi/Lucknow/Chandigarh/Dehradun, Mar. 6 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party has recaptured power in Uttar Pradesh, routing the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and the Congress.
The results of polls in state are not encouraging for the congress. Except state of Manipur where it has managed to remain in power, it seems that this national party is fading its charm.
Lucknow, Mar 6 (ANI): The Samajwadi Party (SP) is moving towards a simple majority in Uttar Pradesh and is likely to form the next government in the state.
Lucknow, Mar 6 (ANI): With the counting of votes underway in five states of the country, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is leading in 187 seats in Uttar Pradesh, while the SAD-BJP alliance is ahead in Punjab.
New Delhi, Mar 6 (ANI): With the Congress slipping to fourth position in Uttar Pradesh, Minister of State for Communication and IT Sachin Pilot on Tuesday said the Samajwadi Party (SP) gained an advantage from the Congress campaign against the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP).
Amritsar, Mar 6 (ANI): The Shiromani Akal Dal (SAD)-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) alliance took lead after the initial hour of counting, while the Congress was trailing.
Lucknow, Mar 6 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Uma Bharti and Kalraj Mishra are leading in their respective assembly constituencies as per the early voting trends in Uttar Pradesh.
Lucknow/Chandigarh/Imphal, Mar 6 (ANI): With the election process underway in five states of the country, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is leading in Uttar Pradesh, while the Congress Party is ahead in Punjab and Manipur as per the early trends.
Lucknow/Chandigarh/Dehradun/Imphal/Panaji, Mar 6 (ANI): The counting of votes to the assembly elections for the five states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa began amidst tight security today.
New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare on Monday asked political leaders to reveal the amount of money they had spent during their campaigns before assembly polls in five states.
New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Counting of votes for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa assembly elections will take place on Tuesday.
Bhagalpur, Mar 5 (ANI): Backing veteran social activist Anna Hazare's call that politicians should reveal the amount of money spent during their campaigns before assembly polls in five states, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday accused the Congress Party of splurging huge amounts of money and demanded that the ruling party should tell the nation about its expenses.
New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Social activist Anna Hazare on Monday asked political leaders to reveal the amount of money they had spent during their campaigns before assembly polls in five states.
New Delhi, Mar 5 (ANI): Counting of votes for Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa assembly elections will take place on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): As the fate of poll candidates from 690 constituencies gets sealed with the conclusion of assembly elections in five states, Chief Election Commissioner S.Y Qureshi has lauded voters, terming their participation as 'outstanding.'
New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): Taking a dig at the opinion and exit polls being run on several news channels, Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi on popular microblogging site, Twitter, said such surveys should at best be on entertainment channels.
Imphal, Mar 2 (ANI): Militancy had once adversely affected Sajak Tampak village in Manipur's Chandel District, but the situation has changed after the Centre and State sponsored schemes were introduced in the village.
New Delhi, Mar 4 (ANI): As the fate of poll candidates from 690 constituencies gets sealed with the conclusion of assembly elections in five states, Chief Election Commissioner S.Y Qureshi has lauded voters, terming their participation as 'outstanding.'
New Delhi, Mar 2 (ANI): Delhi recently played host to a Northeast Carnival festival which showcased the region's rich and diverse culture.
Imphal, Mar 2 (ANI): Under its Look East policy, the Centre plans to start the first ever bus service from Imphal to Myanmar.
Imphal, Mar 2 (ANI): Under its Look East policy, the Centre plans to start the first ever bus service from Imphal to Myanmar.
Imphal, Feb 24 (ANI): Thousands of women in different parts of Manipur have become members of self-help groups to increase their family incomes and improve their standard of life.
Imphal, Feb 24 (ANI): Thousands of women in different parts of Manipur have become members of self-help groups to increase their family incomes and improve their standard of life.
Imphal, Feb 21 (ANI): Imphal West District Police recently apprehended five activists of CorCom, a conglomerate of seven different militant outfits in the state.
Imphal, Feb.21 (ANI): Manipur's Zomi Tribe celebrated its 64th Zomi National Day (Zomi Nam Ni) here on Monday with a cultural and musical extravaganza.
Imphal, Feb 21 (ANI): A three-day long youth festival was recently held in Imphal, youth from various tribes and communities gathered to showcase their rich culture and traditions.
Imphal, Feb 21 (ANI): Imphal West District Police recently apprehended five activists of CorCom, a conglomerate of seven different militant outfits in the state.
Imphal, Feb.21 (ANI): Manipur's Zomi Tribe celebrated its 64th Zomi National Day (Zomi Nam Ni) here on Monday with a cultural and musical extravaganza.
Imphal, Feb 21 (ANI): A three-day long youth festival was recently held in Imphal, youth from various tribes and communities gathered to showcase their rich culture and traditions.
Imphal, Feb 15 (ANI): In a daring act of defiance people of Itham Moirangpurel village in Manipur's Thoubal District thrashed cadres of a militant outfit who were trying to collect illegal tax from truck owners and other businessmen.
Imphal, Feb 15 (ANI): Over the years, filmmakers in Manipur have been using cinema as a medium to expose militant outfits and present a real picture of the insurgency affected state to the world.
Imphal, Feb 12 (ANI): Manipur Police has arrested five militants belonging to the CorCom group, a conglomerate of seven different militant outfits.he militants were arrested here on Saturday.
Imphal, Feb 12 (ANI): Manipur Police has arrested five militants belonging to the CorCom group, a conglomerate of seven different militant outfits.he militants were arrested here on Saturday.
Imphal, Jan 28 (ANI): Around 77 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in Manipur assembly elections, which concluded on Saturday.
Imphal, Jan.28 (ANI): Voting is taking place across nine districts of Manipur amid tight security. The elections are being held to select representatives for 60 assembly constituencies.
Imphal, Jan.28 (ANI): Manipur's Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on Saturday said that his party would return to power and form the government for a third consecutive time.
The assembly election in Manipur conclude today amid violence in which five persons including a woman and a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel have been killed and two left injured....
Imphal, Jan.28 (ANI): Manipur's Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on Saturday said that his party would return to power and form the government for a third consecutive time.
Imphal, Jan.28 (ANI): Voting is taking place across nine districts of Manipur amid tight security. The elections are being held to select representatives for 60 assembly constituencies.
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): The Additional Chief Secretary (Election) and Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur, P.C. Lawmkunga, on Friday said preparations are complete for assembly elections, and expressed confidence that the polls would be conducted in a peaceful manner across the state.
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): One person was injured in a powerful blast inside a toilet of a candidate's residence here on Friday, a day ahead of assembly polls in the state.
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): An unknown person triggered a powerful blast at the residence of former Manipur assembly candidate, Dr. Chandramani Singh in Imphal, a day ahead of polls to the state legislature.
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): The Additional Chief Secretary (Election) and Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur, P.C. Lawmkunga, on Friday said preparations are complete for assembly elections, and expressed confidence that the polls would be conducted in a peaceful manner across the state.
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): One person was injured in a powerful blast inside a toilet of a candidate's residence here on Friday, a day ahead of assembly polls in the state.
Haldwani, Jan 26 (ANI): Yoga guru Baba Ramdev on Thursday came down heavily on the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government at the Centre on various charges of corruption, and said that the latter consider it as their birthright to plunder the country.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): India and Myanmar have expressed commitment to strengthen cooperation in border issues.
New Delhi, Jan 24 (ANI): India and Myanmar have expressed commitment to strengthen cooperation in border issues.
Imphal, Jan 23 (ANI): Cine-lovers in Manipur were treated to the best of national and foreign cinema during the second edition of the "Re Play 2012", an international film festival" recently held in the state.
Imphal, Jan 23 (ANI): Keen to integrate youth and make them aware about the culture and traditions of Manipur, a state level National Youth Day was recently observed.
Imphal, Jan 22 (ANI): A bomb blast occurred at a parking lot outside the residence of Manipur speaker, Hemochandra Singh at around 6:15 pm here today.
Ukhrul, Jan 22 (ANI): Accusing Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh for trying to stop him from visiting the state and campaign for the upcoming assembly elections, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has said the former's step was illegal, undemocratic and unconstitutional.
Ludhiana, Jan 19 (ANI): Ahead of the assembly elections in Punjab, the woollen industry of Ludhiana is catching up with the election fervor as manufacturers imprint party symbols on sweaters and jerseys in large numbers.
Imphal, Jan 19 (ANI): Police have killed two unidentified persons and recovered seven Chinese hand grenades, two detonators, pistol with live ammunition, battery and three circuit boards.
Ludhiana, Jan 19 (ANI): Ahead of the assembly elections in Punjab, the woollen industry of Ludhiana is catching up with the election fervor as manufacturers imprint party symbols on sweaters and jerseys in large numbers.
Imphal, Jan 19 (ANI): Police have killed two unidentified persons and recovered seven Chinese hand grenades, two detonators, pistol with live ammunition, battery and three circuit boards.
