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Will Not Allow Manipur to Break, Says Shah as Women Block Roads

The state is scheduled to go for the polls in two phases in the coming Lok Sabha elections

16 Apr 2024 1:45 AM

The incident had prompted the administrations of various valley districts to requisition Central paramilitary forces and the Army to assist the police. (Representational Image/PTI)

JCO abducted from Manipur rescued

Exactly 10 days ago, Manipur was rocked by discontent from police forces after an additional superintendent of police was abducted

09 Mar 2024 1:25 AM

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi (PTI Photo)

Manipur Nod to Rahul's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra With Riders

The approval by Manipur government came eight days after the Congress approached it for flagging off the yatra from Hapta Kangjeibung ground

11 Jan 2024 3:05 AM

The area witnessed several incidents of gunfight between armed villagers since the ethnic strife between Meitei and Kuki communities began in the northeastern state in early May. (PTI)

Manipur group kills IRB soldier, driver

A tribal organisation claimed that the Kuki-Zo community people were attacked without provocation and declared a “shutdown” in Kangpokpi

21 Nov 2023 1:10 AM

People in large numbers take part in a torchlight vigil in response to the ongoing violence in Manipur, in Bishnupur, Manipur, (PTI)

Manipur Legislators Call on PM to Restore Peace

A tweet posted by a former senior Army officer reads, the state is now ‘stateless’ Like Syria

18 Jun 2023 7:01 AM

Territorial Army troopers on patrol at Jiribam–Imphal railway project site in Manipur. (Rajib Chowdhuri)

Key Manipur rail project nears completion under Gorkha Terriers' shield

The tallest pier railway bridge of the world with a height of 141 meters is being constructed for the project

07 Mar 2023 12:42 PM

Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the inauguration of a 122 feet Marjing polo statue, at the Marjing Polo Complex in Imphal. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh is also seen. (Photo PTI)

BJP freed Manipur from terrorism, bandhs: Amit Shah

Shah said the BJP-led government at the Centre has invested Rs 3.45 lakh crore in the Northeast in less than eight years

07 Jan 2023 7:04 AM

Voters in Parlon in Chandel district were also seen standing in queues to cast their votes while maintaining social distancing. (ANI)

Manipur polls: Voters queue up to cast votes following COVID-19 protocol

Polling is underway for the second and last phase of state Assembly elections today in 22 Assembly constituencies

05 Mar 2022 10:41 AM

Elections for the 60-member Manipur Assembly are taking place in two phases, that is, February 28 and March 5. (Photo: PTI/File)

Manipur elections 2022: Incidents of violence, EVM damage reported from various parts

At least one person was injured in a clash between two parties in Churachandpur district

28 Feb 2022 9:20 AM

In this photo is seen Colonel Viplav Tripathi and his wife. Colonel Tripathi, the Commanding Officer of Khuga Battalion of Assam Rifles, his wife and son, were killed in an ambush by militants at Sehkan village in Manipur's Churachandpur district, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. (PTI)

Colonel, wife, son, 4 jawans killed in terror ambush in Manipur

Additional troops have been rushed to the area as the location is an extremely remote village around 50 km from the district headquarters

13 Nov 2021 10:34 PM

Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu before her flight to India, in Tokyo. -- PTI

Manipur to appoint Mirabai Chanu as Additional Superintendent of Police

The Manipur government has also decided to establish a world-class weightlifting academy in the state soon

27 Jul 2021 8:46 AM

Five Ex-INC MLAs from joined BJP in the presence of Ram Madhav,Jay Panda and CM N Biren Singh.

Five ex-Congress MLAs in Manipur join BJP, weeks after trust vote in state Assembly

After joining the saffron fold, these five former MLAs met BJP president JP Nadda.

20 Aug 2020 10:49 AM

Hours after BJP wins trust vote in Manipur, six Congress MLAs quit party

About reasons for resigning, they all have cited lack of trust in the leadership of Ibobi Singh

11 Aug 2020 6:36 PM

IPS officer Arvind Kumar is the additional DGP in charge of law and order in Manipur. (Representative image)

Senior IPS officer shoots himself in Manipur; condition said to be critical

Twin sensations in Manipur after affidavit levels accusations against top politicians

18 Jul 2020 8:15 PM

Former Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh

CBI questions ex-Manipur CM Ibobi Singh over 'embezzlement' of Rs 332 crore funds

Along with Singh, the CBI has also named three others, D S Poonia, PC Lawmuknga, O Nabakishore Singh -- all retired IAS officers.

25 Jun 2020 1:01 AM

Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI)

Himanta sent to Manipur as BJP tries to save its government

“The Manipur crisis will be resolved with the spirit of the NDA and NEDA," says Sarma.

23 Jun 2020 9:33 AM

BJP government in Manipur in minority after 9 MLAs resign ahead of Rajya Sabha polls

Those who quit included Deputy Chief Minister Y JoyKumar Singh.

18 Jun 2020 1:25 AM

Neroca FC registered their first win of this I-League season by beating former champions Aizawl FC 1-0 at the Khuman Lampak ground here on Friday. (Photo: Twitter)

I-League 2019-20: Neroca FC notch up first win by beating Aizawl FC 1-0

Ousmane Diawara scored the all-important goal in the 28th minute to give the home side all the three points.

06 Dec 2019 6:30 PM

The blast occurred at Thangal Bazaar at 9.30 am. (Photo: ANI)

Five cops, one civilian injured in Imphal IED blast

Tuesday's blast is the second in four days in Imphal.

05 Nov 2019 1:19 PM

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

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