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MANIPUR NEWS
Vandita Mishra writes: Three days and three bills in Parliament
August 13, 2023 8:10 pm
The no-confidence motion, and the proposed overhaul of the penal code, tell a story
Security heightened in Manipur ahead of Independence Day celebrations
August 13, 2023 12:55 pm
Preparations for the Independence Day celebrations are in full swing across the state with BSF, police and Assam Refiles personnel and students joining rehearsals for march past to be held on August 15.
Tavleen Singh writes: PM Modi's speech was too long, too angry, and more appropriate for an election rally
August 13, 2023 6:21 pm
That sense of being at an election rally was heightened by the slogans he encouraged his MPs to raise when he said something he thought was exceptional.
Rahul Gandhi fires salvos at PM Modi from Wayanad: ‘BJP destroyed Manipur, Congress will rebuild it’
August 13, 2023 8:03 am
On first visit to his constituency since his reinstatement as an MP, Rahul gets a rousing reception, says, ‘I have come back to my family… The disqualification has made my relationship with Wayanad stronger’
No-trust motion to NCT Bill to Manipur: JD(S) sticks to neutrality line drawn by Deve Gowda
August 13, 2023 8:00 am
With JD(S) patriarch maintaining that its alignments would remain ‘situational’, the party’s equidistance from BJP and Cong was seen inside Parliament and outside during monsoon session
How Manipur merged with India: From a constitutional monarchy to Part C state
August 13, 2023 10:29 pm
Historically, Manipur had a strong sense of nationalism, with its own constitution and representative government established in 1947. However, by 1949, tensions escalated, leading to the Maharaja of Manipur being placed under house arrest and eventually signing the merger agreement
NRC, no separate Kuki admin, curbs on Assam Rifles: 40 Manipur MLAs submit demands to PM Modi
August 11, 2023 8:08 am
Also demand withdrawal of agreement with Kuki groups; 10 Kuki MLAs write separately to PM seeking that Assam Rifles be retained “for security of tribals”
Meitei, Kuki MLAs write to PM, make opposite demands over Assam Rifles' presence in Manipur
August 10, 2023 10:27 pm
In a memorandum to the PM, the 40 legislators said Assam Rifles need to be transferred from their present location of deployment and "trustworthy Central forces" along with state security can replace them.
Thousands rally in Manipur seeking early resolution of Naga political issue
August 10, 2023 3:07 pm
The rallies organised by the United Naga Council (UNC), the apex body of Nagas in Manipur, were held in several districts including Senapati, Chandel, Tamenglong, and Ukhrul.
In memorandum to PM, Manipur MLAs urge for 'complete disarmament', NRC
August 10, 2023 12:34 pm
The MLAs, most of whom are ethnic Meiteis, also demanded the withdrawal of the Suspension of Operations Agreement with Kuki militant groups
MANIPUR PHOTOS
From meeting victims in relief camps to talks with Guv: INDIA alliance's 2-day visit to Manipur
July 30, 2023 4:38 pm
On the first day of their two-day tour, the Opposition MPs visited several relief camps in Manipur and met scores of victims of ethnic clashes from both the warring communities.
Video of women paraded naked & raped in Manipur sparks nationwide outrage
July 20, 2023 10:37 pm
The shocking video that surfaced showing two women from Manipur being sexually assaulted and paraded naked by a mob has sparked nationwide outrage.
Manipur violence: Amit Shah in Imphal; Congress seeks President's intervention
May 31, 2023 12:57 pm
Manipur ethnic violence leaves a trail of destruction; relief efforts underway
May 08, 2023 9:08 pm
Nearly 60 people have been killed in Manipur since ethnic violence broke out between the Meitei and Kuki communities last Wednesday.
In pics: Hyperrealist works of Manipuri artist Laitonjam Rajnikanta
December 02, 2022 4:32 pm
The exhibition is titled Love, Roots and Philosophy
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.
MANIPUR VIDEOS
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.
