Everything you need to know about Imphal East: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Imphal East: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Imphal, May 17 (ANI): A two-day EduFest 2013 at the GP Women's College in Imphal attracted a large number of students and parents seeking career guidance.
London, May 16 (ANI): The Brislington Ladies Football Club has remained invincible in 180 games played over 10 years.
Kolkata, May 15 (IANS) Chidi Edeh scored a hat-trick as East Bengal romped into the quarter-finals of the AFC Cup with a 5-1 demolition of Myanmar's Yangon United here Wednesday.
Kolkata, May 14 (IANS) Godrej group company Godrej Security Solutions (GSS) Tuesday said it is aiming to clock 27 percent growth in business to more than Rs.925 crore during this financial year and concentrate more on new markets such as Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam.
London, May 14 (IANS/CMC) West Indies cricket legend, Michael Holding was presented with a 'Lifetime Achievement' award by the University of East London (UEL) at its annual Sports Awards over the weekend.
London, May 13 (ANI): The World Health Organization has said that the novel coronavirus (NCoV) may be passed between people in close contact.
Paris, May 9 (IANS) Novel coronavirus (NCoV), a newly discovered and potentially deadly virus, related to one that causes the common cold, has struck another victim, this time in France, CNN reported Thursday.
London, May 8 (ANI): China is enraged by a blunt report by the Pentagon, accusing the country of cyber-espionage aimed at extracting US military secrets.
Beijing, May 6 (IANS) Chinese Premier Li Keqiang Monday reaffirmed the country's support for the just cause of the Palestinian people, reported Xinhua.
Beijing, May 6 (Xinhua-ANI): Chinese President Xi Jinping here on Monday stressed that China firmly supports the just cause of the Palestinian people.
Moscow, May 4 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Moscow believes there is a pressing need to hold an international conference on a nuclear-free zone in the Middle East before the end of the current year, the Russian foreign ministry said Saturday.
Greater Noida, May 4 (IANS) India Saturday pitched for greater economic cooperation and said it is committed to deeper engagement with countries of East and Southeast Asia.
Washington, May 4 (ANI): A NASA-led modeling study has provided new evidence that global warming could change future global rainfall patterns and increase the risk of both flooding and drought.
Imphal, May 3 (ANI): The northeast is rapidly making its presence felt on the fashion circuit. Recently, a fashion show "elegance of the indigenous" was organised in Imphal where foreign models walked the ramp in traditional attires.
Imphal, Mar 2 (ANI): The Revolutionary People's Front claims responsibility for three three recent bomb blasts and gun attacks which claimed the life of one security person and injured several others.
Imphal, May 2 (ANI): With an aim to generate awareness and promote the tourism sector, a two-day seminar on "Strategy for Tourism Development and Capacity Building" was held in Imphal.
Washington, May 2 (ANI): A new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that males that spend all their time reacting to their rivals die earlier and are less able to mate later in life.
Thoubal (Manipur), April 30 (ANI): A eleven-member team of policemen was arrested for trying to smuggle a huge cache of drugs in Imphal.
Beijing, April 29 (IANS) China said Monday it has caught suspected terrorists who are linked to an attack April 23.
Imphal, April 28 (ANI): Taekwondo is one of the most popular indoor games and is played with great delight by both men and women in Manipur.
London, Apr. 28 (ANI): The Duchess of Cambridge has given her first ever video message online to appeal for support for a campaign for children's hospices.
New Delhi, April 26 (ANI): The 32-year-old son of a senior lawyer was killed while resisting a robbery at his home in Preet Vihar, East Delhi.
Washington, Apr 25 (ANI): The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn has launched a new ad campaign this month where they portray Jesus as "The Original Hipster."
Beijing, Apr. 25 (ANI): China has revealed its plans to build more aircraft carriers after commissioning its first last year.
Imphal, Apr. 23 (ANI): Dancing to the rhythm of the dhol, the Assamese people celebrated 'rongali' or 'bohag bihu' with great enthusiasm.
Imphal, Apr. 23 (ANI): The youth of Manipur, who are keen to become financially independent, have found that mushroom cultivation can help them generate income not just for themselves but also for others.
Imphal, Gangtok, April 23 (ANI): President Pranab Mukherjee who is on a recent visit to Manipur said that a collective effort is needed to encourage socio-economic reforms in the north-eastern states.
Impahal, April 23 (ANI): Participants from all walks of life enthusiastically took part in the rally, which commenced from Khuman Lampak main stadium to the Thangmeiband Athletic Union Ground (THAU) in the Thangmeiband DM College (It was organized by the Coalition Against Drugs and Alcohol ( CADA ).)
Moscow, April 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russian hammer thrower Alisher Eshbekov has been banned for two years after testing positive for an anabolic steroid notoriously used in East German doping, the All-Russian Athletics Federation said.
Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Visiting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held talks with Turkish President Abdullah Gul Monday over the latest developments in the Middle East.
Istanbul, April 22 (IANS) Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan insists on visiting Gaza following his trip to the US despite US request for a delay, reported Xinhua Monday citing local media.
Mumbai, April 22 (IANS) International telecom services provider and a unit of Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group, Reliance Globalcom, Monday said that Saudi Arabia-based mobile communications and technology provider Mobily has become its first customer to activate the newly launched 'Hawk' submarine cable system in the Mediterranean Sea.
London, Apr. 22 (ANI): Liverpool striker Luis Suarez could be booted out of the club for his shocking bite on Chelsea player Branislav Ivanovic.
Jakarta, April 21 (IANS) Three days after a boat, carrying 44 people, capsized in an Indonesian river, at least 19 bodies have been recovered while four still missing and 21 other passengers having survived in the accident, an official said Saturday.
Jakarta, April 17 (IANS) A woman drowned and over 40 others were missing when a boat carrying 50 people capsized in the Mahakam river in Indonesia's East Kalimantan province Wednesday evening, reported Xinhua.
Boston, Apr 17 (ANI): Finance Minister P Chidambaram has told Harvard University alumni that India and China will drive global growth in the years to come.
Astana/New Delhi, April 16 (ANI):Kazakhstan will host the 11th Eurasian Media Forum (EAMF) in Astana on April 25 and 26.
New Delhi, Apr. 16 (ANI): Asserting that India remains committed to the effort to defeat terrorism and to uphold the values that define democratic nations such as ours, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said the Indian Embassy in Washington DC and Indian Consulate General in New York have been placed on alert although no reports have as yet been received of injuries caused to Indian nationals following the blasts in Boston.
Washington, Apr. 15 (ANI): The story of Kon-Tiki, a ship that sailed to prove the conventional migration theory wrong, is set to be told in a new film.
Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Somali pirates are pushing global trade costs up by billions of dollars per year, severely affecting the economic activities of neighboring countries, a new World Bank report has found.
Washington, Apr. 14 (ANI): Somali pirates are pushing global trade costs up by billions of dollars per year, severely affecting the economic activities of neighboring countries, a new World Bank report has found.
London, Apr 14 (ANI): El Hadji Diouf cheated on his wife by bedding a lover, who was left sickened when he urged her to join a threesome with a stripper.
Beijing, April 13 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Beijing Saturday, kicking off his China visit.
Moscow, April 12 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Former WBA champion Nikolai Valuev, known as the "Beast from the East", has ruled out a comeback to boxing for health reasons.
New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) India football captain Sunil Chettri Friday admitted that he was depressed at not getting enough chances with Sporting Lisbon B team and hence decided to return home on a loan deal with I-League favourites Churchill Brothers.
Imphal, Apr 12 (ANI): The northeast has a rich pool of talent, especially in the sporting arena. Recently, the 27th edition of the Northeast Games 2013, a big sporting extravaganza, was organized in Manipur and attracted the enthusiastic participation of sportspersons.
Imphal, Apr 12 (ANI): In a step towards promoting Urdu language in the northeast, a graduation degree course has been introduced by Jamia Misbahul Uloom Institute in Imphal.
Imphal, Apr 12 (ANI): An eleven-member delegation from Myanmar recently visited Manipur to foster bilateral ties, with special emphasis on economic and diplomatic cooperation.
Washington, April 11 (IANS) Describing foreign students, nearly four in ten of whom come from India or China, as a "potential asset" to the US economy, a leading think tank wants Congress to ease their way to stay and work.
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) East Bengal coach Trevor Morgan feels leaders Churchill Brothers are still the favourites to win the I-League football title but hoped stranger things to happen that may favour his team.
Kolkata, April 9 (IANS) Striking once in each half, East Bengal continued their undefeated run with a 2-1 win over Singapore outfit Tampines Rovers in their AFC Cup Group H return leg fixture at the Salt Lake Stadium Tuesday.
Kampala, April 9 (IANS) The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) sacked the coach of their national team, Bobby Williamson.
Imphal, Apr 9 (ANI): Empowering women by educating and making them economically independent is one of the top priorities of the Manipur Government. Its consistent efforts in this direction are now bearing fruit.
Imphal, Apr 9 (ANI): A young Manipuri youth serving as a Lieutenant in the British Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS), Special Forces, has been chosen for a prestigious gallantry award for his bravery during a fierce gunfight with Al-Qaeda insurgents in Afghanistan in 2011.
Kolkata, April 5 (IANS) City soccer giants East Bengal Friday said it had no knowledge of the sex bribe allegation against three Lebanese match officials before, during and just after their AFC Cup match in Singapore against Tampines Rovers.
London, Apr. 4 (ANI): Children born to parents in former East Germany between 1991 and 1993 are at least 50 percent more likely to become criminals as they grew up than children born in the West, according to a research.
Washington, April 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State John Kerry will visit Istanbul, Jerusalem and Ramallah, on his third trip to the Middle East since he took office in February, an official said.
Chennai, April 3 (IANS) City-based Rs.150 crore Thejo Engineering Ltd, serving the bulk material handling sector, is focusing on African, South American, Australian and Middle East markets for growth, a top official of the firm said Wednesday.
Agartala, April 2 (IANS) With the aim of radically improving air connectivity in India's northeast, fresh bids have been invited for a dedicated airline in the region, a senior official said here Tuesday.
Imphal, March 31 (IANS) For Rachel, 34, the journey from being an abandoned child to a widow, whose emaciated body battles HIV and cancer, has been a painful one. Rachel's only fault was that she unknowingly fell in love with a man who was an injecting drug user (IDU), contracted AIDS and infected her too with the incurable condition.
Imphal, March 29 (IANS) In what is expected to boost filmmaking in northeast region, the Legend Studio in the Manipur capital has decided to support independent filmmakers in making films and documentaries.
Imphal, Mar 29 (ANI): The Central Government-run National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) scheme is helping to provide better healthcare for people living in far flung areas of Manipur.
London, Mar. 28 (ANI): Coleen Rooney has hit out at the Duchess of Cornwall for wrongly suggesting that the TV presenter wore a 5-million-pound frock at her wedding to footie ace Wayne.
London, Mar.28 (ANI): University of Southampton biological scientists are leading a major research project aimed at making drugs more effective.
Tokyo, Mar. 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Tuesday said economic engagement between India and Japan creates a win-win situation for both countries and will help foster growth in the second and third largest economies of Asia.
Moscow, March 25 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia wants its own experts to join the team that will investigate the alleged use of chemical weapons during fighting between rebels and government forces in Syria, Russia's senior diplomat said Monday.
New York, Mar 23 (ANI): Diplomatic relations between Turkey and Israel were restored after US President Barack Obama brokered a surprise peace deal between the two countries, helping secure an Israeli apology for a 2010 commando raid on a Turkish ship, while Israel was enforcing a naval embargo on Gaza.
Imphal, Mar 22 (ANI): With an aim of spreading awareness about the functions of the heart and common heart problems, a marathon under the banner 'Run For Your Heart' was recently held in Imphal.
Guwahati, March 20 (IANS) Sleuths of the customs department seized another huge consignment of drugs from the Guwahati railway station, custom officials said here Wednesday.
London, March 20 (IANS) Actress Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux are reportedly planning to have two weddings, one in New York and another in California.
Manila, March 18 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned Monday of risk of asset price bubbles as local currency bond markets in East Asia expanded by 12.1 percent last year.
Agartala, March 17 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) plans a "long march to Dhaka" Monday to protest against reported atrocities on religious minorities in Bangladesh and express solidarity with protestors demanding death penalty for those convicted of war crimes.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): Michael Jackson's three children and his mother are seeking 40 billion dollars compensation for the singer's death from AEG Live.
Sydney, Mar 16 (ANI): China has appointed its former ambassador to Japan, Wang Yi, as the country's new foreign minister.
Thiruvananthapuram, March 15 (IANS) Kerala Finance Minister K.M. Mani, presenting the state budget for 2013-14 in the assembly Friday, proposed a special fund to help the diaspora returning to the state.
London, Mar. 15 (ANI): Prince Charles is trying his hand at learning Arabic, in a bid to promote good relations with the Middle East.
Surabaya (Indonesia), March 15 (IANS) India would like to expand bilateral business and trade relations by investing more in Indonesia, Indian Ambassador Gurjit Singh said here at a business roundtable where opportunities in various sectors like infrastructure, mining, energy, oil and gas, and food processing were discussed.
London, March 15 (IANS/EFE) Clive Burr, the former drummer for the British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, has died after suffering for more than a decade from multiple sclerosis, British media reported Thursday. He was 56.
New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) India attaches high priority to strengthening its engagement with Vietnam both bilaterally and within the framework of the ASEAN and Ho Chi Minh City is a pillar of India's 'Look East' policy, President Pranab Mukherjee said Thursday.
London, Mar 13 (ANI): A former German army lieutenant who was part of a plan to assassinate Adolf Hitler in 1944 has died.
Kolkata, March 12 (IANS) Around 150 people came together in a candle light vigil here Tuesday as part of the 'Save Sharmila Week', in support of Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila Chanu.
Imphal, Mar 12 (ANI): An upcoming band from Nagaland, inspired by folk music, want to make a name for themselves on the international stage.
Imphal, Mar 12 (ANI): Imphal East Police commandos have delivered a telling blow to insurgent activity in Manipur and Assam by recently arresting a cadre of People's Revolution Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK).
Irrigation and Flood Control Minister, Delhi Government, Dr A K Walia has said that since coming to power in 1998, the present Delhi Government has changed the face of Delhi, especially East Delhi.
New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) Deborah of Andaman and Nicobar Islands completed a hat-trick of medals in the Asian Cycling Championship here Sunday with the help of Manipur's T. Manorama Devi.
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Asia, the Middle East and Africa will lead the charge as the demand for new civil helicopters globally over the next five years (2013-17) is set to increase between 4,900 to 5,600.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) A new global study measuring the socio-economic standing of women has ranked India poorly on the indicators for gender parity.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) A campaign to gather support for iconic Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila, on a fast for about 12 years demanding the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act that is seen by many as repressive, would be launched March 8, International Women's Day.
Geneva, March 7 (IANS/AKI) There are now one million Syrians in the Middle East region who have fled the civil war in their country, the UN refugee agency has said.
Los Angeles, March 6 (IANS) "Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff has lent support to protect part of Germany's historic Berlin Wall from demolition.
New Delhi/Imphal (Manipur), Mar.5 (ANI): The Supreme Court of India has appointed a commission to probe alleged fake encounters by security forces in Manipur.
Washington, March 5 (ANI): Alcohol is now the third leading cause of the global burden of disease and injury, a new study has revealed.
London, Mar. 5 (ANI): Mass immigration over the past few decades has led to over a million people in Britain not speaking English at all or very well.
Imphal, Mar 3 (ANI): The Department of Art and Culture, Government of Manipur as a member of North East Zone Cultural Centre, Dimapur (NEZCC) was recently organised the "Folk Dance Yatra-Celebration of Zonal Cultural Centre."
Imphal, Mar 3 (ANI): The Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar Car Rally was recently flagged off from Kolkata In India to Kunming in China to build new bonds in a region.
Nairobi, March 3 (IANS) Kenya's electoral body said Saturday it has registered 22,600 local and international observers to monitor Monday's general elections in this east African nation, Xinhua reported.
Yangon, Feb 28 (IANS) All the remaining players of the Indian national football team joined the rest of the squad here Thursday.
Islamabad, Feb. 28 (ANI): America cannot "dictate to the world" and must work with allies and build relationships with other nations, US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said shortly after being sworn as the new Pentagon chief.
Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Protestors seeking the death penalty for war criminals held a rally here Monday, the 21st day of such demonstrations to press their demande.
Dhaka, Feb 25 (IANS) Protestors seeking the death penalty for war criminals plan to hold a rally here as their demonstration entered its 21st day Monday.
