Manipur

Community transmission of Covid-19 has already started in Manipur: Speaker Y Khemchand

August 02, 2020 9:49 pm

“In the last three months, a large number of state natives who were stranded outside the state have returned home. Since then, not only the number of Covid-19 infection have exploded but also fatalities due to the disease are also increasing,” Speaker Y Khemchand Singh said.

3 Assam Rifles personnel killed in ambush in Manipur's Chandel district

July 31, 2020 2:29 am

“The Assam Rifles team was returning to their base at Khongtal when an IED exploded followed by indiscriminate fire,” a police officer in Chakpikarong, under which the area falls, said.

Manipur: Congress councillors set to join BJP, MLAs may follow soon

July 29, 2020 10:54 am

This comes just a month after Manipur witnessed a political crisis, with three BJP MLAs resigning from the Assembly to join the Congress, and the NPP -- BJP’s main ally -- threatening to pull out of the government.

Rajya Sabha polls: Manipur Congress issues show-cause notice to two MLAs for cross-voting

July 25, 2020 2:41 pm

Okram Henry is the nephew of former chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who is also the leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP). R K Imo is the son-in-law of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh.

COHSEM Manipur Board HSE 12th result 2020 declared, Archana Hijam tops with 485 marks

July 17, 2020 2:24 pm

COHSEM Manipur Board 12th HSE Result 2020: The pass percentage in the class 12 examination touched 86 per cent. Check result at the websites- cohsem.nic.in, manresults.nic.in

Manipur COHSEM HSE Class 12th Result 2020 declared, pass percentage touches 86%

July 17, 2020 2:06 pm

Manipur Board COHSEM HSE 12th Result 2020: The students can check results through the websites- cohsem.nic.in, manresults.nic.in

Manipur drug smuggling case: Cop alleges pressured to favour accused, CM says no one will be spared

July 15, 2020 9:12 am

His statement comes a day after an officer in the Manipur Police, Th. Brinda, alleged that politicians, including a close acquaintance of the Chief Minister, and top police officers were involved in drug smuggling.

Manipur Congress MLAs, accused of making BJP MLA quit under duress, get anticipatory bail

July 09, 2020 10:46 pm

Subhaschandra is one of the three MLAs who had defected from the BJP and joined the Congress. He has alleged he was physically and mentally tortured by the Congress MLAs and made to sign a resignation letter under extreme duress.

Manipur extends lockdown till July 15

June 29, 2020 10:11 am

The lockdown was supposed to be lifted on June 30, it is now extended for another 15 days starting 1 July.

Manipur extends Covid lockdown till July 15, inter-district buses allowed to ply

June 28, 2020 10:12 pm

The state has, however, decided to allow inter-district bus services from July 1, provided SOPs and guidelines issued by the government are followed. No other public transport system will be allowed.

Manipur Board BSEM HSLC 10th Result 2020 declared: Check these websites, direct links

June 15, 2020 12:33 pm

Manipur Board BSEM HSLC 10th Result 2020: Students can check their results by visiting bosem.in, manresults.nic.in

Manipur BSEM HSLC 10th Result 2019 declared: Websites to check

May 18, 2019 7:35 pm

Manipur BSEM HSLC 10th Result 2019 declared @bsem.nic.in, manresults.nic.in: Over 31,000 students appeared in the HSLC exam. Result available at the official website, manresults.nic.in, bsem.nic.in. Pass percentage reaches all-time high.

Earthquake rocks Northeast India, at least 6 dead

January 04, 2016 1:10 pm

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

August 22, 2014 8:46 pm

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

June 22, 2020 6:12 pm

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

Assam Rifles Jawan Killed In Manipur Attack

June 22, 2020 6:59 pm

Manipur Violence Continues: Here's What Happened

June 22, 2020 7:17 pm

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

June 01, 2016 11:41 am

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

June 06, 2020 4:08 pm

Govt. school teacher beaten to death in Manipur

March 01, 2016 5:17 am

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

February 17, 2016 3:58 am

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

January 08, 2016 6:25 am

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.