Manipur

Manipur: CBI files chargesheet against 10 more police in fake encounter case

The CBI in the chargesheet mentioned that several inconsistencies were found in the accounts given by the security personnel during the course of the investigation conducted by the agency and local police.

Manipur Cabinet to urge Centre to exempt state from Citizenship Amendment Bill purview

The Manipur Congress party has demanded the BJP-led government in the state convene an immediate assembly session to take a decision on the controversial Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2018.

Manipur: Government committed to protect indigenous people, says CM N Biren Singh

The Chief Minister recalled that the present government passed the Manipur People's Protection Bill to preserve the rights and protect the indigenous people of the State, after considering the people's sentiments.

Manipur: Militant group calls for total shutdown ahead of PM Modi's visit to state

Continuous cordon and search operations are being carried out by security forces in strategic places in Imphal ahead of the Prime Minister's visit.

Manipur: Pony carcass found, police register FIR

The incident has raised concerns over the fate of the endangered Manipur ponies who are already facing extinction.

PM Modi to visit Manipur on Jan 4, inaugurate host of projects

To prevent any untoward incidents during the Prime Minister’s visit, massive search operations are being carried out in different parts of the Imphal, besides house to house search since last Wednesday.

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Biren Singh government’s detention of a journalist under the NSA is a case of gross misuse of state power

Manipur: Banned outfit leader who made threat calls to CM nabbed from Delhi

The chairman of the outfit was arrested by a team of Delhi Police Special cell on August 28, from Kotla Mubarakpur. It has been alleged that he was in the process of setting up a base in New Delhi to carry out anti-national activities.

Manipur: Five police personnel suspended over custodial killing of man

Manipur CM informed the House that an FIR has been lodged against those involved and a magisterial enquiry has been initiated to probe the incident.

Manipur: Journalist held under NSA moves HC

In an order dated December 14, the Governor of Manipur said that Wangkhem should be detained for 12 months - the maximum period allowed by Section 13 of the NSA.

Earthquake rocks Northeast India, at least 6 dead

An earthquake of moderate intensity rocked India’s northeastern states and adjoining Myanmar, Bangladesh and Bhutan on Monday morning

Anti-AFSPA activist Irom Sharmila re-arrested from protest site

Manipuri police re-arrested 42-year-old anti-AFSPA activist Irom Sharmila after taking her away from a protest site. She had been without any kind of nutrition since the time she had been released Wednesday evening.

Highlights from the first ever North East Olympics Games: News in Numbers

All the numbers from the North East Olympic Games that concluded on Sunday in Manipur.

Assam Rifles Jawan Killed In Manipur Attack

Manipur Violence Continues: Here's What Happened

Fight Breaks Out Between Public And Police As Police Blocks Protest In Manipur

Fight Breaks Out Between Public And Police As Police Blocks Protest In Manipur

Govt. school teacher beaten to death in Manipur

Manipur, Mar 01(ANI): Mr. Thangkhogin Haokip a Government School Primary Teacher of Molnom Junior High School was allegedly killed by a suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland - Isak-Muivah (NSCN-IM) cadres in Chandel District of Manipur. It is also being reported that several rounds of gun had been fired from the side of suspected NSCN – IM cadres. Both men and women came out on the streets and blocked the road, leading to the Aimol Satu Village, and took the dead body to the alleged NSCN-IM’s residence. The irated villagers ransacked the houses located in the Aimol Satu Village and destroyed and burnt down gates, motor-cycles, houses etc.

Festival held to promote culture of Zeliangrong tribe

Manipur, Feb 17 (ANI): Dancing to the tunes of folk music, these groups of artists from Zelianagrong tribes of Manipur showcased their rich culture during the 11th Zelianrong Folk festival at Sangaiprou Kabui village. The theme was Unity, Peace and Solidarity. The festival was organized by the Society for Promotion of Community Task (SPCT) with an aim to promote and preserve the age-old culture of Zeliangrong, a Naga tribe. Cultural troupes of Sangaiprou, Ireng, Zeme and Inpui performed a variety of cultural dances and sangs. The main attraction of the event was a traditional drum beating by a group of artists. During the event, the performers also demonstrated an age-old custom of fire making with bamboo. The tribal people also set up stalls selling handicrafts items like neck pieces, headgears and other ornaments. Such festivals help to keep alive the tribal culture of the Naga society.

IIT-Roorkee professors reach Imphal to study quake-hit buildings

Imphal, Jan 08 (ANI): Expert team of Professors from IIT-Roorkee reached Imphal in Manipur to check the buildings that were damaged in the recent earthquake. Almost 513 buildings and structures were reportedly damaged across Manipur when a powerful 6.8 magnitude pre-dawn earthquake struck the state. The earthquake resulted in huge loss of life and property. A senior official of the state Public Works Department (PWD) said that the visiting experts’ team would also assess other areas of the state and visit damaged structures.