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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 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

'The government takes it very seriously and has registered a case for waging war against the state. The case has been handed over to Special Crime Branch for an immediate investigation,' Singh said. (Photo: ANI)

Case of waging war on state filed against dissidents for 'Manipur govt in exile': CM

The chief minister asserted that after finding out all the details of the case, it will be handed over to the NIA.

30 Oct 2019 7:52 PM

'A collective effort is needed from all the stakeholders to explore ways to attract more tourists to the state,' the minister said. (Photo: Twitter | @prahladspatel)

'Perception of NE should be changed to attract visitors': Tourism minister Imphal

The four-day festival aims at spreading awareness about conservation of endangered Shirui Lily.

17 Oct 2019 12:27 PM

The government has also directed the schools to ensure that students take part in extra co-curricular activities, games and sports and recreation.

Manipur: 'No schoolbag day' supported by teachers and students

The decision was taken after considering the long term physical and mental effects of carrying heavy school bags every day by students.

09 Sep 2019 2:16 PM

‘Imposing fines is not bringing any change and our intention is to bring about a change, to instigate some kind of safety sense in the minds of people because helmet protects an individual and it is not for anybody else but for their own safety,’ Sinha added. (Photo: ANI)

Manipur cops give sweets to people riding without helmet

SP Amrita Sinha came up with a way of safe driving campaign and spreading awareness on helmetless driving to motorcycle riders.

01 Sep 2019 8:51 PM

A special police team assisted by a local body raided a house in Moijing Awang Leikai area of Thoubal district and seized equipments and chemicals used to manufacture heroin and brown sugar. (Photo: Representational)

Heroin, brown sugar worth over Rs 100 crore seized in Manipur

In June this year, the police had busted a similar drug manufacturing unit at Lilong Turel area of Thoubal district.

17 Aug 2019 8:22 PM

The video clip of her crying went viral in social media. (Photo: Facebook)

Manipur appoints 9-year-old girl, who wept on seeing trees chopped, green ambassador

On Wednesday, a government order designating Devi as a green ambassador for the Chief Minister’s Green Manipur Mission was issued.

08 Aug 2019 9:37 PM

Local authorities including police officers rushed to the spot of the mishap soon after they were alerted. (Photo: ANI)

Two children drown in Imphal, one body found

Body of one of the children was recovered by the personnel.

21 Jul 2019 9:08 AM

They have taken the affirmative step following the footsteps of the Congress president, as responsible leaders of the state. (Photo: ANI)

12 Cong MLAs tender resignation from MPCC posts in Manipur

The MLAs, however, said that they will not leave the party but will start working again at the grassroots level.

30 May 2019 10:39 AM

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