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Passengers wear face masks as a precaution against the Covid-19 virus travel in an autorickshaw in Imphal, the capital of Manipur on March 20, 2020. (AP)

Northeast has its first corona positive case

All states in the region put under lockdown

25 Mar 2020 1:46 AM

The first war resulted due to the mass-exploitation of people of Manipur and the Second war was triggered by indiscriminate export of rice from Manipur. (Photo: ANI)

Women’s War Day observed in Manipur

Manipur observes Women's War Day by paying homage to brave mothers.

20 Dec 2019 10:49 AM

The Run for Unity marathon was flagged off by state Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Letpao Haokip. (Photo: ANI)

'National Unity Day' to be celebrated in Manipur despite shutdown called by COCOMI

A 'Run for Unity' event was organised by the State Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry at the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex.

31 Oct 2019 1:24 PM

Two Manipur separatists announce 'Manipur govt in exile' in UK

Separatists claimed the sovereign State of Manipur was excluded from India by the Order in Council by his Majesty on 27 December 1946.

30 Oct 2019 2:13 PM

The government has also directed the schools to ensure that students take part in extra co-curricular activities, games and sports and recreation.

Manipur: 'No schoolbag day' supported by teachers and students

The decision was taken after considering the long term physical and mental effects of carrying heavy school bags every day by students.

09 Sep 2019 2:16 PM

'The combined team of Thoubal District Police was assisted by local youth clubs and women welfare association in the seizure of the contraband item,' SP Dr S Ibomcha Singh said in a press conference. (Photo: ANI)

Manipur: Drug racket busted; contraband worth Rs 400 crore seized, 4 held

Anti-smuggling unit of Customs Division in Imphal said the total value of the seized WY tablets is around Rs 400 crore.

25 Aug 2019 2:13 PM

The weapons found by the raiding team included an American made M16 assault rifle with 125 rounds, one self-loading rifle with 26 rounds and some AK series assault rifles, apart from other ‘warlike stores’. (Photo: Twitter | @easterncomd)

Army dismantles hidden camp of Manipuri insurgent group NSCN(IM)

In 1997, the NSCN-IM entered into a truce with the Centre for peace and since then has been continuing dialogue with centre's emissaries.

07 Jul 2019 1:46 PM

Manipur's local sport, Mukna Kangjei is akin to the modern day hockey and people of Manipur have been playing it since time immemorial. (Photo:ANI)

'Mukna Kangjei' tournament held to keep sport alive

Tournament held to preserve 'Mukna Kangjei', traditional wrestling hockey of Manipur

05 Apr 2019 4:51 PM

Cane and bamboo craft acts as a catalyst in generating employment in the state. (Photo: ANI)

Cane and bamboo crafts boosts the economy of Manipur

Bamboo and cane crafts remain an integral part of Manipur's economy, lifestyle.

31 Mar 2019 2:47 PM

Sony has given preference to colour fabrics and textile which can be associated with the north-east. (Photo: ANI)

Mystic beauty of North-east captured on canvas

Manipur artist captures mystical beauty of Northeast on canvas.

24 Feb 2019 12:44 PM

This is not the first Congress president Rahul Gandhi has mistakenly presented incorrect information on social media. (Photo: File)

Go and write this 100 times: BJP mocks Rahul for referring to Mizoram as Manipur

The mistake occurred while Rahul was sharing story on Sainik Schools in Mizoram opening its doors to girls after over half a century.

30 Oct 2018 3:48 PM

The North East is quite a dynamic region with a dizzying variety of social, cultural and historical elements throughout the seven sisters Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura and a brother, Sikkim.

Festival feast from the Northeast

The icing on the cake will the traditional and fusion cuisine Manipuri, Khasi, Assamese, Naga and Sikkimese dinners.

16 Oct 2018 2:08 AM

Farooque Khan, a resident of Thoubal district, was lynched by an irate mob early Thursday at Tharoijam area in West Imphal on suspicion that he had stolen a two-wheeler. (Representational Image | PTI)

Manipur cops watch as mob victim lay unattended; 1 suspended, 3 sacked

The purported video of incident showed that 2 police personnel were 'present at the spot when the victim was alive and lying unattended'.

17 Sep 2018 4:39 PM

Silk reeling, spinning unit launched in Manipur to promote sericulture

The silk produced in Manipur is known for its quality

01 Jul 2018 12:41 PM

RJD leaders met Bihar Governor Satyapal Malik to stake claim to form a government in the state (R). 13 Goa Congress MLAs hands over a memorandum to Governor Mridula Sinha staking claim to come to power being the single largest party elected in 2017 Assembly election (L). (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Cong, RJD meet Guvs, want Karnataka model in Goa, Manipur, Bihar

Goa Cong MLAs and RJD leaders in Bihar met the Governors of respective states to stake claim to form government.

18 May 2018 4:37 PM

Itombi founded the SJ Plastic Industries in early 2007, and since then the father-son duo have been the driving force behind the effective recycling process of plastic waste in his area. (Photo: ANI)

Manipur father, son recycle plastic waste to keep environment safe

Sadokpam Itombi Singh and his father Sadokpam Gunakanta have established a successful operation of recycling programme in Manipur's Imphal.

09 May 2018 4:38 PM

A majority of people in the state wants the election to be put off until there is a solution to the insurgency and the peace process is complete. (Representational image)

Tripura to vote on Feb 18, Meghalaya, Nagaland on Feb 27, results on Mar 3

Results for all three states will be declared on March 3, Chief Election Commissioner AK Joti said.

18 Jan 2018 1:19 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Manipur painter promotes indigenous culture through art

Themreichan Kasom has received much recognition and love from the art collectors from across the globe.

08 Nov 2017 6:50 PM

Manipur to New York

Working among widows of encounter victims gets Monika invited to a global symposium.

03 Apr 2017 12:17 AM

Angry protesters set vehicles on fire in Imphal East district. (Photo: File)

130-day Nagas’ blockade of Manipur lifted

Arrested UNC leaders set to be released, cases against all Naga leaders to close.

20 Mar 2017 1:20 AM

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