Manipur

Manipur govt puts hiring processes on hold citing poor financial health

February 23, 2021 10:19 pm

In September 2020, the government came out with a similar order, suspending all ongoing recruitments barring those that were already underway with the approval of the cabinet.

Manipur CM Biren Singh: 44 NAB officials booked for insincerity, criminal activities

February 22, 2021 10:25 pm

Singh informed the House that over 100 individuals arrested in connection with drug cases have been convicted by the court following the appointment of Superintendent of Police (Prosecution).

Manipur Anganwadi worker dies after taking Covishield jab, had recovered from Asthma attack

February 19, 2021 10:41 pm

Family sources said Sundari was administered a shot of the Covishield vaccine around 1pm on February 12. Day after, she complained of fever and allergies, they said, adding that assuming that she was experiencing normal side effects, she took a medicine bought from a local pharmacy.

Manipur journos lift cease-work after militant groups deny hand in grenade attack

February 18, 2021 9:29 pm

The decision was taken at a general body meeting of journalists at the Manipur Press Club in the state capital.

Manipur mulls registration cap for vehicle owners with not enough parking space

February 09, 2021 9:49 pm

Manipur Transport Minister Vungzagin Valte said the volume of traffic in the state, particularly in Imphal, has become ‘alarmingly problematic’.

Covid vaccination programme will speed up Manipur’s development work, says Guv

February 03, 2021 10:46 pm

Addressing the opening day of Budget session of the Assembly on Wednesday, the Governor informed the House that as many as 1,02,000 doses of Covishield vaccine has reached the state for the second phase of vaccination.

Child bride to bridalwear designer: The story of Manipur’s newest Padma Shri

January 28, 2021 9:21 pm

The 88-year-old, who, by her own admission, has lost count of the number of brides she has designed or draped, is to be honoured with the Padma Shri, the country’s fourth-highest civilian award, this year.

Militant groups call for Republic-Day boycott in Manipur, security stepped up

January 22, 2021 10:10 pm

The shutdown call was given by Co-ordination Committee (CorCom) and Alliance for Socialist Unity, Kangleipak (ASUK), two umbrella bodies of militant groups operating in the state.

Manipur journalists arrested under UAPA, sedition charges

January 18, 2021 4:18 am

The two journalists have been charged under IPC Sections 124A (sedition), 120B (criminal conspiracy), 505(b) (causing alarm to induce offence against the state), and 34 (common intention), as well as the UAPA's Section 39 (supporting terror organisation).

Manipur schools should take consent from parents before allowing students to attend: Education Minister

January 17, 2021 10:58 am

Manipur cabinet approved reopening of schools from January 27 for class 9 and above

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.