Manipur

9 including 8 students killed as school bus overturns in Manipur's Bishnupur district

At least eight girl students and a warden were killed while around 40 students and teachers were injured, many of them critically, after a school bus overturned in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Wednesday, the police said.

Dec 21, 2022

Manipur landslide toll reaches 27 as 8 more bodies found, over 40 still missing

With recovery of right more bodies on Saturday, the death toll in Thursday's catastrophic landslides in Manipur's Noney district, triggered by incessant rains, has reached 27, including 22 Territorial Army personnel, while over 40 more people are still missing, officials said.

Jul 2, 2022

First-ever international film festival begins at the Palace Auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society

The first edition of the 'Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival' began on Saturday at the Palace Auditorium of Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS), manifesting a new feather in the cap of Manipuri Cinema as it completes 50 years.

Apr 2, 2022

Election Results: AAP sweeps Punjab as BJP retains power in UP, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur

The latest counting trend shows that the Aam Aadmi Party is heading for a landslide victory in Punjab assembly elections while the BJP is to retain power in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur

Mar 10, 2022

Called 'Maun Mohan' by BJP but now country remembers my work: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh

Ahead of the assembly polls in Punjab and the remaining phase of Uttar Pradesh polls, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has issued a video statement in which he said that he was called 'Maun Mohan' then but now the country remembers the good work done by him. He appealed to the voters of Punjab, UP and Manipur to vote for the Congress.

Feb 18, 2022

Zomi ethnic group in Manipur condemns attack on Assam rifle; offers cooperation in hunting down perpetrators [details]

Calling for the cooperation to hunt down the perpetrators, the Zomi Chiefs Association (ZCA) appealed to 'all Zomi Chiefs and villagers along the indo-Myanmar border to cooperate with the security forces in their hunt for perpetrators of these heinous acts.'

Nov 14, 2021

Commanding Officer of Assam Rifles, family members killed in ambush

The attack is believed to have been carried out by the People's Liberation Army of Manipur, albeit, no terrorist group has claimed credit for the attack as yet

Nov 13, 2021

Mirabai Chanu returns to Manipur after Olympic triumph; Promoted as Additional SP Sports

Mirabai Chanu's return to Nongpok Kakching, Manipur, was greeted with a flurry of elities and family members.

Jul 28, 2021

Who's Mirabai Chanu: Her colourful journey from accidental weightlifter to Olympic medalist is inspiring [Profile]

Mirabai, a 26-year-old Manipur native, finished second at the Tokyo Olympics behind China's Hou Zihui to earn silver

Jul 24, 2021

SC orders to free activist detained for Facebook post

The Supreme Court ordered Erendro Leichombam, a Manipuri activist, to be released. Leichombam was charged with NSA for a Facebook post.

Jul 19, 2021

India's top 10 Police Stations 2020 announced; Manipur's Nongpok Sekmai tops list | Check full list

The objective was to rank the top 10 Police Stations out of 16,671 Police Stations in the country through data analysis, direct observation and public feedback.

Dec 3, 2020

Manipur CM N Biren Singh tests COVID positive, under home isolation

The Chief Minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh has tested positive for coronavirus. Singh took to Twitter to announce his diagnosis and asked those who came in his contact recently to self-isolate and get tested.

Nov 15, 2020

Shocking: Manipur IPS officer ADGP Arvind Kumar shoots self; critical

ADGP (Law and Order) Arvind Kumar, IPS, allegedly shot himself with his service gun at his official quarter at 2nd Manipur Rifles Complex in Imphal. He has been taken to a hospital.

Jul 18, 2020

Congress stakes claim to form government in Manipur, demands removal of Assembly Speaker

In the letter, which has been accessed by IANS, Okram Ibobi Singh, who is currently the Congress legislature party leader, told the Governor that the party would form a Secular Progressive Front government with like-minded parties and MLAs.

Jun 18, 2020

Political turmoil in Manipur: How the numbers stack up

Reportedly, the strength of the BJP-led alliance government, headed by Chief Minister N Biren Singh, has been reduced to a minority in the 60-member Assembly.

Jun 18, 2020

Manipur cabinet reshuffle: NPF President Awangbou Newmai sworn in as minister

Awangbou Newmai has become the second Naga People's Front MLA to get a ministerial berth in the BJP-led coalition government of Manipur.

May 29, 2020

Imphal IED blast: 4 policemen, a civilian injured at Thangal Bazar

A cordon and search operation is being carried out by the Manipur police.

Nov 5, 2019

EXCLUSIVE | Hockey star Kothajit Singh on his journey, why Manipur leads the way in sports

In an exclusive chat with International Business Times, India, Kothajit described his and his team's challenges.

Jul 28, 2019

Joi Aai Axom! Assam begins to emerge gloriously on the Indian sporting stage

Riyan Parag's emergence on the IPL stage is a sign that the north-eastern state is finally ready to become a major force in Indian sports.

May 5, 2019

Breaking News: 5.3 magnitude earthquakes jolts Manipur, no casualties

According to the Indian weather office, the earthquake struck around 1.15 pm and the epicentre of the earthquake was in Senapati district of Manipur.

Apr 4, 2019

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