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'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

'The combined team of Thoubal District Police was assisted by local youth clubs and women welfare association in the seizure of the contraband item,' SP Dr S Ibomcha Singh said in a press conference. (Photo: ANI)

Manipur: Drug racket busted; contraband worth Rs 400 crore seized, 4 held

Anti-smuggling unit of Customs Division in Imphal said the total value of the seized WY tablets is around Rs 400 crore.

25 Aug 2019 2:13 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

Valentina Elangbam, a 9-year-old from Hiyanglam Makha Leikai in Kakching district has been made the ambassador of "Chief Minister's Green Manipur Mission" after a video of her crying over axing of trees, that she had planted, went viral. (Photo: ANI)

Want to plant trees on all deforested hills: 9-yr-old Valentina Elangbam

Elangbam said that she feels hurt when people cut down trees. She even aspires to become a forest officer in future.

10 Aug 2019 12:57 PM

Elangbam Valentina Devi, a Class V student, had planted two Gulmohar (royal poinciana) trees by the side of a river when she was in Class 1. (Photo: Screengrab)

9-yr-old girl who cried over trees being cut down is now Manipur green ambassador

In the video that went viral, the girl was seen sobbing profusely as she saw the trees planted by her being cut down.

09 Aug 2019 9:45 AM

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

Chachea, who is a florist by profession, makes exquisite dolls and has drawn quite a lot of customers since the beginning. (Photo: ANI)

This Manipur florist makes exquisite dolls out of waste

People often throw away maize husks as it is of no use to anyone, but for this artist, the waste is valuable to make beautiful dolls.

13 Jul 2019 1:07 PM

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

'In principle, we had decided as far back as by February first week that we will withdraw support from the BJP-led government in Manipur,' NPF spokesperson Achumbemo Kikon. (Photo: ANI)

Naga People's Front to pull out of BJP led govt in Manipur post polls

The withdrawal of the support of NPF will not impact coalition since the party has only four MLAs in the 60-member Assembly.

19 May 2019 4:50 PM

The Principal said that school authorities had initiated disciplinary action on six students a week ago but were allowed to attend classes. (Photo:ANI)

School in Manipur burnt down after it takes disciplinary action against students

A school in Sugnu of Manipur's Kakching district was burnt down a few days after school authorities suspended six of its students.

27 Apr 2019 8:49 AM

The bench said he be freed forthwith unless he is not wanted in other cases, Wangkhem's counsel Soraisam Chittaranjan said. (Photo: Facebook)

Manipur HC quashes detention of journalist under NSA

The Manipur High Court has ordered immediate release of the journalist.

08 Apr 2019 7:13 PM

Modi also noted that Congress had claimed no one could tamper with Article 370 of the Constitution, an assertion which Pakistan agreed to. (Image: ANI)

Cong blowing Pakistan's trumpet more than that of India: Modi in Imphal

Polling for the two Lok Sabha seats in Manipur will be held on April 11 and April 18.

07 Apr 2019 6:57 PM

Rahul Gandhi also spoke about the controvery on the Vice Chancellor of Manipur. (Photo: ANI)

Won't allow Citizenship Amendment Bill to pass: Rahul in Imphal

Rahul Gandhi addressed a public rally in Imphal, Manipur on Wednesday.

20 Mar 2019 1:48 PM

Condemning the incident, the CM asked the police to work in coordination with the paramilitary force to check such attacks in future. (Representational Image)

3 Assam Rifles jawans among 4 injured in twin blasts at Imphal

The dual explosion is believed to be the handiwork of a proscribed militant.

08 Feb 2019 10:42 AM

Addressing a rally in Imphal, Modi alleged that during previous governments, projects worth Rs 100 crore would be completed at an escalated cost of Rs 200-250 crore, and said this 'misuse' of national wealth made him impatient. (Photo: PTI)

Manipur projects ‘lying in ditch’ expedited after 2014, says PM Modi

The Prime Minister inaugurated eight key development projects and laid the foundation stones for four schemes in Manipur.

04 Jan 2019 4:02 PM

Journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhemcha was detained under the NSA, which allows for detention of up to 12 months without trial, and has since been kept in a jail in Imphal. (Photo: Facebook | @thoi.meeteiw)

Cannot tolerate humiliation of PM Modi: Manipur CM on journalist's arrest

‘It is a democratic country, we have the right to criticise but we should not forget there are also some restrictions,’ CM Singh said.

24 Dec 2018 6:18 PM

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