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PM to visit Manipur, Tripura to launch projects, address rallies
Imphal/Agarala, Dec 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Manipur and Tripura on January 4 to inaugurate various projects and to address public rallies, officials said on Sunday.
2021-12-26
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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BJP govt in Manipur started innovation, integration ending instability: Nadda
Imphal, Dec 24 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National President, J.P. Nadda on Friday claimed that the present government in Manipur initiated "innovation, infrastructure and integration" by removing the previous Congress government's "instability, insurgency and inequality".
2021-12-24
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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8,640 arms deposited in Manipur ahead of polls
Imphal, Dec 17 (IANS) Responding to the instructions of the authorities, as many as 8,648 arms of various natures were deposited in Manipur ahead of the Assembly elections, likely to be held in February-March next year, an official said on Friday.
2021-12-17
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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Manipur media organisations observe shutdown over ad bills' non-payment
Imphal, Dec 16 (IANS) The newspapers and local television channels in Manipur observed a shutdown on Thursday in protest against "the failure of Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's commitment" to pay the outstanding advertisement bills amounting to Rs 15 crore.
2021-12-16
Category: India, Manipur,National,Media
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Myanmar Army hands over 5 militants to Manipur Police
Imphal, Dec 15 (IANS) The Myanmar Army on Wednesday handed over five hardcore cadre of the banned Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) outfit, a sister wing of the outlawed People's Liberation Army (PLA), to the Manipur Police, officials said.
2021-12-15
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Indo-Pak/Pakistan,Terrorism
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AFSPA likely to be key issue in poll-bound Manipur
Imphal, Dec 11 (IANS) After firing by the security forces killed 14 civilians and injured 30 others in neighbouring Nagaland on December 4, the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Power) Act, 1958 is likely to be a top issue in the upcoming Assembly elections in Manipur scheduled early next year.
2021-12-11
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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Drugs worth over Rs 508 cr seized in Manipur, one Myanmarese held
Impahl, Dec 7 (IANS) In the biggest ever drug haul in northeast India, the Assam Rifles and the police in Manipur have seized over 154 kg 'methamphetamine' tablets and more than 54 kg heroin worth over Rs 508 crore and arrested one Myanmar national, officials said on Tuesday.
2021-12-07
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Despite challenges, world's tallest railway bridge to come up in Manipur valley next year
Imphal/Agartala, Dec 5 (IANS) Indias northeast region is the 6th most quake-prone belt in the world, the soil of the young Himalayan region is fragile and due to the heavy monsoon, the working season is very less. However, despite these challenges the world's tallest railway bridge is being built in Manipurs Noney mountainous valley as part of the 111 km-long Jiribam-Imphal new railway line.
2021-12-05
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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Manipur media organisations threaten to boycott govt if advt bills not paid
Imphal, Dec 2 (IANS) The media organisations in Manipur on Thursday asked the state government to clear the pending advertisement bills of various media houses by December 10, failing which, they will boycott the government.
2021-12-02
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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Once 'blood-soaked' roads of Manipur being double-laned now: Nadda
Imphal, Nov 26 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President J.P. Nadda on Friday said "roads in Manipur there were once soaked with blood" are now witnessing the work following which the lanes would be doubled, adding "frequent blockades" have also ended in the state.
2021-11-26
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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5 NE states told to step up Covid testing
Imphal/Kohima, Nov 24 (IANS) The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has asked five northeastern states to increase testing and take immediate steps to control the spread of Covid-19, officials said on Wednesday.
2021-11-24
Category: India, Manipur,National,Health/Medicine
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BJP will return to power in Manipur for 2nd time in upcomimng polls: Amit Shah
Imphal, Nov 22 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the BJP will return to power in Manipur in the upcoming Assembly elections as the party has restored peace in the state after it was devastated by terrorism for many years.
2021-11-22
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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NHRC to hold public hearing on human rights violations in 5 NE states
Imphal, Nov 19 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) would hold a public hearing in December on grievances of the people on the alleged violation of human rights in five northeastern states -- Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur and Sikkim.
2021-11-19
Category: India, Manipur,National,Human Interest/Society,Immigration/Law/Rights
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Blast in Manipur, none hurt; search on to nab perpetrators
Imphal, Nov 18 (IANS) A powerful bomb was detonated at Kairang, a Muslim dominated area, in Manipur though none was hurt in the explosion as it occurred early in the morning on Thursday, police said.
2021-11-18
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Manipur ambush case to be handed over to NIA
Imphal, Nov 18 (IANS) The November 13 terror attack in Manipur, in which an Assam Rifles Colonel, his wife, son and four jawans of the paramilitary force were killed, would be handed over for probe to the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said here on Thursday.
2021-11-18
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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Powerful IEDs recovered in Manipur after terror attack
Imphal, Nov 15 (IANS) After a deadly terror attack which killed seven persons, including an Assam Rifles Colonel, the security forces recovered powerful IEDs (Improvised Explosive Device) fitted with a mobile phone handset and digital watch from three locations in Manipur, the police said on Monday.
2021-11-15
Category: India, Manipur,National,Terrorism
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India-Myanmar border fencing a priority for govt, says Manipur CM
Imphal, Nov 14 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday said that to check infiltration from Myanmar and trans-border movement of "inimical elements", the government is making fencing the state's border with the neighbouring country a priority.
2021-11-14
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics,Defence/Security
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Assam Rifles Col, family members among 7 killed in Manipur ambush (Ld)
Imphal, Nov 13 (IANS) In one of the deadliest extremist attacks in recent times in northeast India, militants gunned down an Assam Rifles Colonel, his family members and four jawans in Manipur's Churachandpur district along Myanmar border on Saturday, the police said.
2021-11-13
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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PLA, MNPF claim responsibility for Manipur ambush (2nd Ld)
Imphal, Nov 13 (IANS) In one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in recent times in northeast India, PLA and MNPF militants in a joint ambush gunned down an Assam Rifles Colonel, his family members and four jawans in Manipur's Churachandpur district along Myanmar border on Saturday, the police said.
2021-11-13
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Terrorism
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Assam Rifles Col, family members killed in Manipur ambush
Imphal, Nov 13 (IANS) An Assam Rifles Colonel, his family members and three jawans were killed in a massive ambush staged by unidentified militants in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Saturday, police said.
2021-11-13
Category: India, Manipur,National,Terrorism
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250 kg IED smuggled in from Myanmar recovered at Manipur border
Imphal, Nov 8 (IANS) The troopers of Assam Rifles patrolling along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur have recovered huge quantities of Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around 250 kg, officials said on Monday.
2021-11-08
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Manipur govt asks people to deposit arms in police stations
Imphal, Nov 3 (IANS) Ahead of the next year's Assembly elections, the Manipur government has asked people to deposit their firearms immediately, otherwise legal action would be taken against them, officials said on Tuesday.
2021-11-03
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Firebrand woman cop keen to fight polls to fix faulty system for a better Manipur
Imphal, Oct 24 (IANS) Manipur police officer Brinda Thounaojam, who had earlier come into the limelight for her crusade against drugs and numerous other crimes, has decided to contest the state Assembly polls. She said that she is joining politics to "rectify the flawed system, which creates militancy, numerous social evils and deprived people specially the women".
2021-10-24
Category: India, Manipur,National
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Celebrations in Manipur for renaming Andman's Mount Harriet Park
Imphal, Oct 17 (IANS) Manipur on Sunday organised mass celebrations across the state to show gratitude to the Centre for renaming the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' 'Mount Harriet', where Manipur's Maharaja Kulchandra Dhwaj Singh and 22 other freedom fighters were imprisoned, as 'Mount Manipur' in their honour.
2021-10-17
Category: India, Manipur,National,Human Interest/Society,Politics
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Govt will deal with pre-poll violence firmly: Manipur CM
Imphal, Oct 12 (IANS) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday warned to take stern action against the perpetrators of political violence ahead of the Assembly elections sheduled early next year.
2021-10-12
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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Northeast now gateway of India's development: JP Nadda
Imphal, Oct 10 (IANS) BJP president JP Nadda on Sunday said the people of Manipur have suffered a lot due to the insurgency and blockade but now the state along with other northeastern states have turned into a gateway of India's development.
2021-10-10
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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Four insurgents killed in Manipur
Imphal, Oct 10 (IANS) At least four insurgents have been killed in Manipur's Thoubal district in a joint operation by the security forces, officials said on Sunday.
2021-10-10
Category: India, Manipur,National,Defence/Security,Terrorism
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BJP rule brought stability in Manipur: JP Nadda
Imphal, Oct 9 (IANS) BJP President J.P. Nadda said on Saturday that strikes, blockades, atcs of terror and corruption were the order of the day in Manipur before, but under the governance of the BJP, stability has been restored in the northeastern state.
2021-10-09
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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Amid disagreement among ruling allies, Manipur buzzing with activity ahead of polls
Imphal, Oct 8 (IANS) With disagreement brewing between the ruling allies months ahead of the elections to the 60-seat Manipur Assembly, hectic political and administrative activities have begun in the BJP-ruled state with both political parties and Election Commission readying themselves for the electoral battle.
2021-10-08
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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V-P opens Phytopharmaceutical lab in Manipur
Imphal, Oct 5 (IANS) Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu on Tuesday inaugurated the Phytopharmaceutical Laboratory at the Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Development (IBSD) in Imphal to provide quality medical facilities and promote the Phytopharmaceutical Mission of northeastern Region.
2021-10-05
Category: India, Manipur,National,Health/Medicine,Politics
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14 Delhi-bound Myanmar nationals held at Manipur airport
Imphal, Oct 2 (IANS) Fourteen Delhi-bound Myanmar nationals, including a woman, were detained by the security personnel at the Bir Tikendrajit International Airport in Imphal, the police said on Saturday.
2021-10-02
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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NIA to probe tribal leader's killing in Manipur
Imphal, Oct 1 (IANS) On the request of the Manipur government, the Union Home Ministry (MHA) has asked the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the assassination of an influential tribal leader and social activist Athuan Abonmai on September 22, officials said here on Friday.
2021-10-01
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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NSCN, Kuki militants held in Manipur with arms
Imphal, Sep 26 (IANS) The security forces on Saturday arrested four militants of a Kuki outfit and a top NSCN-IM cadre in Manipur and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession, officials said.
2021-09-26
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Terrorism
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Influential Manipur tribal leader abducted, gunned down
Imphal, Sep 24 (IANS) The bullet-riddled body of an influential tribal leader, who was abducted in broad daylight from near the district headquarters in Manipur's Tamenglong, was found on Thursday, leading to tension in the area, police said.
2021-09-24
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Manipur CM apologises publicly, 16 cops suspended over tribal leader's killing
Imphal, Sep 24 (IANS) After the widespread condemnation of the assassination of an influential tribal leader by unidentified militants, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday publicly apologised for the police inaction leading to the abduction and gunning down of Athuan Abonmai.
2021-09-24
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Politics
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Dreaded militant held in Manipur with IEDs, explosives
Imphal, Sep 22 (IANS) The Manipur Police have arrested a dreaded Myanmar trained militant, Naoroibam Joyshankar, who was involved in an IED attack at the Manipur Chief Minister's bungalow and at a restaurant in Imphal in 2013, and recovered a large cache of IEDs and explosives from his possession, the police said on Wednesday.
2021-09-22
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Terrorism
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Imphal, 4th capital city in NE, to come on railway map within 27 months
Imphal/Guwahati, Sep 12 (IANS) Amidst the Covid-19 related restrictions and dealing with the serious topographical hurdles and challenges, Manipurs Imphal will be the fourth capital city in the mountainous northeastern region expected to come on the Indian railway map within the next 27 months.
2021-09-12
Category: India, Manipur,National,Human Interest/Society
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Congress announced new chief in poll-bound Manipur
Imphal, Sep 10 (IANS) Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi on Friday appointed N. Loken Singh as the President of the Manipur unit, while also naming three Working Presidents for the poll-bound northeastern state.
2021-09-10
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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Manipur launches e-ILP system for strict monitoring of outsiders
Imphal/Shillong, Sep 2 (IANS) The BJP-led Manipur government on Thursday launched an e-ILP (Inner Line Permit) system to strictly monitor the movement of outsiders in the state and to protect the interest of the indigenous people.
2021-09-02
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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BJP govt in Manipur diverting urea to boost poppy farming: Jairam Ramesh
Imphal, Aug 31 (IANS) Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said on Tuesday that the BJP government in Manipur has been diverting urea for boosting poppy cultivation in the hilly areas of the state, while the farmers' body said that the fertiliser is being smuggled into neighbouring Myanmar.
2021-08-31
Category: India, Manipur,National,Politics
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3 youths held in Manipur for trying to smuggle Covid drugs to Myanmar
Imphal, Aug 24 (IANS) A local court in Manipur has remanded three youths to police custody till Friday for attempting to smuggle Covid-19 vaccines and other medicines to neighbouring Myanmar, police said on Tuesday.
2021-08-24
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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Moderate quake hits Manipur, no loss of property reported
Imphal, Aug 17 (IANS) A moderate earthquake measuring 4.7 on the Richter Scale followed by two aftershocks was reported in eastern Manipurs Kamjong district and neighbouring Myanmar on Tuesday night, officials said.
2021-08-17
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Environment/Wildlife
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Huge cache of arms smuggled from Myanmar seized in Manipur
Imphal, Aug 10 (IANS) The Assam Rifles and Manipur Police in a joint operation have seized a huge cache of arms and ammunition, suspected to be smuggled from Myanmar, officials said on Tuesday.
2021-08-10
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident,Defence/Security
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Army felicitates Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu in Manipur
Imphal, Aug 7 (IANS) The Indian Army on Saturday felicitated Olympic silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu in Manipur, defence sources said.
2021-08-07
Category: India, Manipur,Sports,Defence/Security
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Revelry in Manipur as local boy Nilakanta helps India beat Germany
Imphal, Aug 5 (IANS) It was celebration time in Manipur soon after the men's hockey team won the bronze medal at the Olympics.
2021-08-05
Category: India, Manipur,Sports
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Chanu returns to Manipur after Oly glory, receives rousing welcome
Imphal, July 27 (IANS) Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu was accorded a hero's welcome on her return to Manipur on Tuesday.
2021-07-27
Category: India, Manipur,Sports
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We expected Chanu to strike gold, but silver is like gold for us: Mirabai's family
Imphal, July 24 (IANS) The family members of Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, who won a historic silver medal in the women's 49 kg category at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics on Saturday, are elated by her success, though they expected her to strike gold.
2021-07-24
Category: India, Manipur,Sports,Human Interest/Society
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Second Manipur activist, held for FB post, freed after HC order
Imphal, July 23 (IANS) Manipur activist Wangkhemcha Wangthoi was released from the central jail following a High Court order on Friday, five days after his associate Erendro Leichombam was freed on the Supreme Court's orders. The duo had been detained under the National Security Act for their Facebook posts criticising BJP leaders for advocating cow dung and cow urine as cure for Covid-19.
2021-07-23
Category: India, Manipur,National,Human Interest/Society,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Manipuri activist, held for FB post, freed after SC order
Imphal/New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Authorities in Manipur on Monday released activist Erendro Leichombam on the Supreme Court's orders, two months after he was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) for his Facebook post criticising BJP leaders for advocating cow dung and cow urine as cure for Covid-19.
2021-07-19
Category: India, Manipur,National,Immigration/Law/Rights,Politics
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Rs 10l Assam Rifles' compenation; police probe continue into civilian's death in Manipur
Imphal, June 6 (IANS) Amid strong public protests and tension that erupted over the killing of a civilian in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Friday night, the civil societies, Assam Rifles and the state police have signed an agreement that announced a police probe into the incident and compensation of Rs 10 lakh by the central para-military force, police said on Sunday.
2021-06-06
Category: India, Manipur,National,Crime/Disaster/Accident
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