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Manipur: Top BJP leaders including CM Biren leave for Delhi

March 15, 2022 8:13:04 pm

The incident comes a day after BJP central office appointed Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharam and Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju as central observers for the election of Manipur Legislature party leader.

Manipur: Biren Singh among newly elected MLAs to take oath

March 14, 2022 8:28:23 pm

The Caretaker CM said that the formation of a new government may take more time than usual as there are certain formalities that need to be completed.

Manipur: Newly elected members to take oath, protem speaker appointed

March 13, 2022 9:28:29 pm

The oath-taking ceremony of the protem speaker was attended by caretaker Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Th Biswajit Singh, Y Khemchand Singh, Govindas Konthoujam and L Sushindro Singh, among thers.

Repolling in 12 booths in Manipur’s five constituencies along with second phase

March 3, 2022 3:53:08 pm

One polling station is in the Imphal valley while the remaining are in the hill districts of Churachandpur and Kangpokpi. Damaging of electronic voting machines and other malpractices were reported from these places

Manipur: Opium seized from vehicle registered in NPP MLA’s name, say police

March 3, 2022 10:06:19 am

A team of Narcotics and Affairs of Border (NAB) seized 34 kg opium from a vehicle registered in the name of National People’s Party's Keishamthong MLA Langpoklakpam Jayanta Kumar Singh, said the police.

Manipur polls: Kuki insurgent groups to support BJP candidates

March 1, 2022 3:31:20 pm

On Saturday, Sanga Hmar, the convenor of UPF, issued a release “appealing to all chiefs, village authorities, community leaders and the people at large” to support BJP candidates in UPF operational areas.

Election is here but Olympics medallist Mirabai Chanu’s village still waits for drinking water supply

February 25, 2022 2:29:47 pm

The villagers here hope that irrespective of who comes to power in Manipur after the polls, Nongpok Kakching will not be forgotten only to be remembered when Chanu comes home with another medal.

Manipur: Rival parties resort to stone pelting

February 24, 2022 11:13:18 am

BJP supporters claimed that they were physically assaulted by supporters of an independent candidate without provocation.

Chief Minister Biplab Deb urges Bangladesh to invest in Tripura

February 23, 2022 10:45:47 am

While praising Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the chief minister says ‘there were prime ministers before too and people know well what they had got then’.

Centre ready for dialogue with insurgent groups in Manipur: Rajnath Singh

February 15, 2022 2:23:38 am

The Union minister said, “I can boldly say that violence in Manipur is at the lowest point today during the last five years. I assure you that the BJP will completely put an end to this violence to bring lasting peace in the region.”

Manipur: NPP announces first list of 20 candidates for Assembly polls

January 24, 2022 8:49:16 pm

While all the three sitting MLAs, including Deputy Chief Minister Y Joykumar, are being fielded again, only two women have got the party tickets. Two candidates are from hill districts.

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RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat pays tribute to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Manipur

January 23, 2022 11:12:50 pm

He was speaking at Bose’s 125th birth anniversary celebration organised by the RSS on Sunday in Imphal East district.

Congress suspends MLA in poll-bound Manipur

January 18, 2022 7:54:05 pm

MPCC general secretary (administration) Hareshwar Goshwami said that under Article XXVII(h) of the party constitution, a member can be suspended if s/he failed to attend party meetings thrice in a row.

Manipur: SIT constituted to probe the death of two persons in ‘political violence’

January 11, 2022 7:15:29 pm

The victims, Abujam John and Abujam Sashikanta, were shot by unknown armed assailants at Samurou Bazaar on Sunday night around 10 pm.

Manipur: BJP worker among two killed ahead of Assembly polls

January 10, 2022 3:13:06 pm

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who visited the deceased men’s families, condemned the incident and termed it an attack on BJP workers and said those responsible would not be spared.

Manipur: Senior Congress MLA joins BJP

January 9, 2022 7:31:59 pm

Dr Chaltonlien Amo is the sitting MLA of Tipaimukh and was serving as the vice president of Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC).

Manipur: Day after quitting, Congress MLA joins NDA ally NPF

January 5, 2022 9:52:16 pm

“National parties have a vast scope. To be able to work for the people of the region, I have realised that it can be done only through a regional party,” D Korungthang said.

‘Disturbed area’ status in Manipur no longer warranted: Human Rights Commission

December 30, 2021 9:18:14 pm

The commission suggested that in the event of requiring any assistance from the Union government to contain the activities of insurgent outfits, the state government should ask for assistance from the Armed Forces.

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Manipur: BJP MLA’s brother, 5 others surrender before cops two days after killing college student

December 24, 2021 10:55:35 pm

The surrender came a day after Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh assured to book the culprits involved in the murder within two days.

Manipur: Human rights body files suo motu case into murder of college student

December 23, 2021 9:40:07 pm

🔴 While the motive behind the attack is unclear, many believe it was a fallout of a poll-related issue. The deceased’s elder brother is reportedly an active worker of the Congress party.

Manipur: Gunmen barge into house, shoot 21-year-old in ‘poll-related violence’

December 22, 2021 4:57:48 pm

The youth's father has also been shot at, and is in hospital. The victim's family has named a BJP leader's aide as accused.

State to provide free treatment up to Rs 2 lakh for ASHAs, Anganwadi workers, says Manipur CM

December 21, 2021 7:01:49 pm

The CM's health scheme provides a cover of up to Rs 2 lakh for each eligible family for the treatment of seven types of critical ailments.

While heavy security measures were undertaken to prevent any untoward incident, suspected strike supporters set on fire a scooter early morning at Waithou Corner, Thoubal. (Express Photo by Deepak Shijagurumayum)

Manipur ADC bill row: Tribal students call for shutdown yet again in hill districts

December 17, 2021 9:30:11 pm

The shutdown, which will come into effect from 5 am to 5 pm, is spearheaded by the All Tribal Students’ Union Mission (ATSUM), the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO) and the All Naga Students Association Manipur (ANSAM).

Myanmar deports five Manipuri militants to India: Police

December 16, 2021 6:03:46 pm

The insurgents belong to the proscribed outfit People's Liberation Army (PLA)

Manipur media houses to cease-work on Dec 16 over pending govt ad dues

December 15, 2021 9:53:15 pm

The statement further warned that gradually, the media houses of Manipur will stop covering news related to the ministers, followed by the government and the ruling parties if there is no visible action.