Everything you need to know about Imphal: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Imphal: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Imphal, Apr 29 (ANI): With a view to empowering women by granting them economic independence, Self Employment Voluntary Association (SEVA) under the aegis of National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has organized a skill development training here, wherein the participants, mostly unemployed, are being trained on preservation, storage and processing of fruits and vegetables, and on the process of extraction of juice from the fruits.
Imphal, Apr 28 (ANI): Manipur police on late Thursday night has arrested three militants of banned People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK- Progressive). They were accused of throwing a grenade at the residence of a local doctor.
Visakhapatnam/Imphal, Apr 22 (ANI): People across India observed World Earth Day on Sunday with an aim to save the blue planet from pollution.
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Imphal, April 15 (IANS) 'The Forlorn', a psychological thriller directed by Saptaswa Basu opened the first Imphal International Film Festival at the Rupmahal Theatre in Manipur capital Sunday. The festival will continue for four days.
Imphal, Apr 13 (ANI): The first phase of exhibition for the central government run Inspire Awards program to promote the scientific talent of the youth saw the participation of over 150 students here in Imphal.
Imphal, Apr 13 (ANI): Manipur recently inaugurated its first shopping mall at the Mantriphukri area in Imphal, reflecting the people's desire to lead a better and prosperous life.
Imphal, Apr 6 (ANI): Manipur is all set to get its first Information Technology (IT) Park that will provide a thrust to IT industry in the region.
Imphal, Apr 6 (ANI): More than one thousand people visited a medical camp where free medical treatment and medicines were provided by the doctors of Assam Rifles and Rotary Club of Imphal, with specialisation in different fields.
Imphal, Apr 6 (ANI): Market places in Imphal wore a deserted look after Maoist Communist Party, one of the insurgent outfits of Manipur, called a bandh in the state.
Imphal, Apr 6 (ANI): A national level handloom expo was recently organized in Manipur to promote the handloom traditions of the northeast and create a wider market for the weavers.
Imphal, Apr 6 (ANI): Manipur has launched bicycles made out of bamboo in a bid to introduce green sensibility in the state.
Imphal, March 27 (IANS) Fifty-two militants belonging to Manipur-based outfit United Tribal Liberation Army (UTLA) surrendered at an official function in Imphal Tuesday.
Imphal (Manipur), Mar.26 (ANI): A team of medical officers and paramedical staff of 24 Assam Rifles organised a medical camp here on Sunday.
Imphal, March 25 (IANS) If the recent moves of Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh are any indication, the veteran Congressman is on the track to ensure another full five- year term in office.
Imphal, March 24 (IANS) After leading his party to a landslide victory and silencing the opposition, Manipur Chief Minister and veteran Congressman Okram Ibobi Singh has now gotten down to business and initiated steps to quell the opposition within the party.
Imphal, Mar 23 (ANI): People of Manipur's Pangei area recently organized a sit in protest against a bomb explosion in the region in which a nine-year-old girl lost her life.
Imphal, Mar 23 (ANI): The entire nation is pinning its hopes boxing champion M C Mary kom from Manipur to win gold in the upcoming London Olympics, as the five times world boxing champion is currently training in Maharashtra with her coach.
Imphal, Mar 15 (ANI): An eight-year-old girl was killed, while five others sustained severe injuries in a blast that took place in Manipur's Imphal city on Thursday.
Imphal, Mar 15 (ANI): An eight-year-old girl was killed, while five others sustained severe injuries in a blast that took place in Manipur's Imphal city on Thursday.
Imphal, Mar 10 (ANI): Over 500 students along with their teachers recently held a protest against the diktats of Maoist Communist Party, which demanded the closing down of educational institutions here.
Imphal, Mar 10 (ANI): Kathak,a major classical dance form of Northern India, has found a new disciple here in 15-year- old Toijam Jayatek from Imphal.
Imphal, Mar 10 (ANI): Kathak,a major classical dance form of Northern India, has found a new disciple here in 15-year- old Toijam Jayatek from Imphal.
Imphal, Mar 10 (ANI): Kathak,a major classical dance form of Northern India, has found a new disciple here in 15-year- old Toijam Jayatek from Imphal.
Lucknow/Chandigarh/Imphal, Mar 6 (ANI): With the election process underway in five states of the country, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is leading in Uttar Pradesh, while the Congress Party is ahead in Punjab and Manipur as per the early trends.
Lucknow/Chandigarh/Dehradun/Imphal/Panaji, Mar 6 (ANI): The counting of votes to the assembly elections for the five states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa began amidst tight security today.
Lucknow/Chandigarh/Imphal, Mar 6 (ANI): With the election process underway in five states of the country, the Samajwadi Party (SP) is leading in Uttar Pradesh, while the Congress Party is ahead in Punjab and Manipur as per the early trends.
Lucknow/Chandigarh/Dehradun/Imphal/Panaji, Mar 6 (ANI): The counting of votes to the assembly elections for the five states of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa began amidst tight security today.
New Delhi, Mar 2 (ANI): Delhi recently played host to a Northeast Carnival festival which showcased the region's rich and diverse culture.
Imphal, Mar 2 (ANI): Under its Look East policy, the Centre plans to start the first ever bus service from Imphal to Myanmar.
Imphal, Mar 2 (ANI): Under its Look East policy, the Centre plans to start the first ever bus service from Imphal to Myanmar.
Imphal, Feb 24 (ANI): Imphal Police recently rescued a migrant labourer from Imphal East and gunned down one abductor.
Imphal, Feb 24 (ANI): Thousands of women in different parts of Manipur have become members of self-help groups to increase their family incomes and improve their standard of life.
Imphal, Feb 24 (ANI): Imphal Police recently rescued a migrant labourer from Imphal East and gunned down one abductor.
Imphal, Feb 24 (ANI): Thousands of women in different parts of Manipur have become members of self-help groups to increase their family incomes and improve their standard of life.
Imphal, Feb 21 (ANI): Imphal West District Police recently apprehended five activists of CorCom, a conglomerate of seven different militant outfits in the state.
Imphal, Feb.21 (ANI): School students recently enjoyed films that conveyed a social message at the 3rd Children's Film Festival being held here.
Imphal, Feb.21 (ANI): Manipur's Zomi Tribe celebrated its 64th Zomi National Day (Zomi Nam Ni) here on Monday with a cultural and musical extravaganza.
Imphal, Feb 21 (ANI): A three-day long youth festival was recently held in Imphal, youth from various tribes and communities gathered to showcase their rich culture and traditions.
Imphal, Feb 21 (ANI): Imphal West District Police recently apprehended five activists of CorCom, a conglomerate of seven different militant outfits in the state.
Imphal, Feb.21 (ANI): Manipur's Zomi Tribe celebrated its 64th Zomi National Day (Zomi Nam Ni) here on Monday with a cultural and musical extravaganza.
Imphal, Feb 21 (ANI): A three-day long youth festival was recently held in Imphal, youth from various tribes and communities gathered to showcase their rich culture and traditions.
Imphal, Feb.21 (ANI): School students recently enjoyed films that conveyed a social message at the 3rd Children's Film Festival being held here.
New Delhi, Feb 15 (ANI): New Delhi recently hosted a seminar to discuss the benefits of peace and opportunities for development in the Northeast.
Imphal, Feb 15 (ANI): In a daring act of defiance people of Itham Moirangpurel village in Manipur's Thoubal District thrashed cadres of a militant outfit who were trying to collect illegal tax from truck owners and other businessmen.
Imphal, Feb 15 (ANI): Over the years, filmmakers in Manipur have been using cinema as a medium to expose militant outfits and present a real picture of the insurgency affected state to the world.
Imphal, Feb 15 (ANI): The 40th edition of All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival was recently held here to promote the culture of northeast India.
Imphal, Feb 12 (ANI): Manipur Police has arrested five militants belonging to the CorCom group, a conglomerate of seven different militant outfits.he militants were arrested here on Saturday.
Imphal, Feb 12 (ANI): Manipur Police has arrested five militants belonging to the CorCom group, a conglomerate of seven different militant outfits.he militants were arrested here on Saturday.
Imphal, Feb 4 (ANI): 34 polling stations spread across eleven constituencies in Manipur's five hill districts underwent fresh voting on Saturday after Election Commission countermanded the polling that took place on January 28.
Imphal, Jan 28 (ANI): Around 77 per cent of the electorate exercised their franchise in Manipur assembly elections, which concluded on Saturday.
Imphal, Jan.28 (ANI): Five persons have reportedly been killed in poll-related violence in Manipur's Chandel District.
Imphal, Jan.28 (ANI): Voting is taking place across nine districts of Manipur amid tight security. The elections are being held to select representatives for 60 assembly constituencies.
Imphal, Jan.28 (ANI): Manipur's Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on Saturday said that his party would return to power and form the government for a third consecutive time.
Imphal, Jan.28 (ANI): Five persons have reportedly been killed in poll-related violence in Manipur's Chandel District.
Imphal, Jan.28 (ANI): Manipur's Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh on Saturday said that his party would return to power and form the government for a third consecutive time.
Imphal, Jan.28 (ANI): Voting is taking place across nine districts of Manipur amid tight security. The elections are being held to select representatives for 60 assembly constituencies.
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): The Additional Chief Secretary (Election) and Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur, P.C. Lawmkunga, on Friday said preparations are complete for assembly elections, and expressed confidence that the polls would be conducted in a peaceful manner across the state.
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): One person was injured in a powerful blast inside a toilet of a candidate's residence here on Friday, a day ahead of assembly polls in the state.
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): An unknown person triggered a powerful blast at the residence of former Manipur assembly candidate, Dr. Chandramani Singh in Imphal, a day ahead of polls to the state legislature.
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): The Additional Chief Secretary (Election) and Chief Electoral Officer of Manipur, P.C. Lawmkunga, on Friday said preparations are complete for assembly elections, and expressed confidence that the polls would be conducted in a peaceful manner across the state.
Imphal, Jan 27 (ANI): One person was injured in a powerful blast inside a toilet of a candidate's residence here on Friday, a day ahead of assembly polls in the state.
Imphal, Jan 23 (ANI): Cine-lovers in Manipur were treated to the best of national and foreign cinema during the second edition of the "Re Play 2012", an international film festival" recently held in the state.
Imphal, Jan 23 (ANI): Keen to integrate youth and make them aware about the culture and traditions of Manipur, a state level National Youth Day was recently observed.
Imphal, Jan 22 (ANI): A bomb blast occurred at a parking lot outside the residence of Manipur speaker, Hemochandra Singh at around 6:15 pm here today.
Imphal, Jan 19 (ANI): Police have killed two unidentified persons and recovered seven Chinese hand grenades, two detonators, pistol with live ammunition, battery and three circuit boards.
Imphal, Jan 19 (ANI): Police have killed two unidentified persons and recovered seven Chinese hand grenades, two detonators, pistol with live ammunition, battery and three circuit boards.
Imphal, Jan 18 (ANI): Voters coming to cast their franchise would be photographed by polling officers during assembly polls as per new directives by the Election Commission, in Manipur.
Imphal, Jan 18 (ANI): Voters coming to cast their franchise would be photographed by polling officers during assembly polls as per new directives by the Election Commission, in Manipur.
Imphal, Jan 18 (ANI): Voters coming to cast their franchise would be photographed by polling officers during assembly polls as per new directives by the Election Commission, in Manipur.
Imphal, Jan 17 (ANI): over 200 media persons took out a rally in Imphal to protest against the recent bomb attacks on two media houses.
Imphal, Jan 17 (ANI): Political parties in Manipur have promised to resolve the problems of the common man and provide people with basic amenities, if elected.
Imphal, Jan 17 (ANI): over 200 media persons took out a rally in Imphal to protest against the recent bomb attacks on two media houses.
Imphal, Jan 17 (ANI): Political parties in Manipur have promised to resolve the problems of the common man and provide people with basic amenities, if elected.
Imphal, Jan 16 (ANI): Security forces are conducting extensive search and combing operations at various places in Imphal to ensure peaceful assembly elections later this month.
Imphal, Jan 16 (ANI): With barely a fortnight to go for the Assembly elections in Manipur, major political parties in the state released their manifestos.
Imphal, Jan 16 (ANI): Security forces are conducting extensive search and combing operations at various places in Imphal to ensure peaceful assembly elections later this month.
Imphal, Jan 16 (ANI): With barely a fortnight to go for the Assembly elections in Manipur, major political parties in the state released their manifestos.
Imphal, Jan 11 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Prakash Javadekar has said that the party would deal effectively with the problem of insurgency if brought to power.
Tamenglong, Jan 8 (ANI): Tamenglong District referred to as the orange bowl of Manipur recently hosted the 8th Annual Orange Festival.
Imphal, Jan 6 (ANI): Following repeated complaints from different political parties Chief Election Commissioner S.Y Quraishi has removed Director General of Police Y. Joykumar Singh ahead of assembly elections in poll bound Manipur.
Imphal, Jan 1 (ANI): Unidentified militants attacked the residence of Manipur's Health Minister, L Jayantakumar Singh, injuring a person in a grenade blast.
Imphal, Dec 25 (ANI): The President of Bharatiya Janata Party's Manipur Unit, Shantikumar Sharma, has accused the ruling Congress Party of being unable to tackle the problems arising in the state, and said that the ruling party would be wiped out in the upcoming elections.
Imphal, Dec 22 (ANI): People in Imphal protested against the killing of a water supply caretaker Soram Ibomcha and his son Geetchandra by the cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party-Mobile Task Force (KCP-MTF).
Imphal, Dec 16 (ANI): Angry residents condemned the kidnapping of two family members by militants from Irilbung Awangching area in Manipur and demanded their safe release.
Imphal, Dec 15 (ANI): Atleast 57 militants belonging to different outfits have surrendered before the state government and army officials in Imphal.
Imphal, Dec 13 (ANI): The 72nd Nupee Lal Day was observed to commemorate the uprising of Manipuri women against the British rulers in 1904 and 1939 in Imphal on Monday.
Imphal, Dec 3(ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, today said that though Manipur has been witness to bouts of violent incidents in the past, he is happy to note that they have declined considerably in the last few years.
Imphal, Dec 3(ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, today said that it has been the endeavor of the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government at the Centre to make every possible effort for the rapid progress of Manipur and the other north-eastern states.
Imphal, Dec 1 (ANI): A three day shutdown call given by the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party has crippled normal life in Manipur since Tuesday.
Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): One person was killed and at least three injured following a bomb blast in Manipur's capital, Imphal, on Wednesday.
Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): Residents have expressed relief and joy over the lifting of an economic blockade on Tuesday that had affected life in Manipur for 120 days.
Imphal, Nov 29 (ANI): Twenty one year old Sorinchon Zimik is increasingly becoming popular in the state after receiving the "Young Artiste Scholarship" award from the central government for excelling in theatre.
Imphal, Nov.25 (ANI): There are several societies in Manipur that are working hard to help the physically challenged by bringing the talented among them in the public eye.
Imphal (Manipur), Nov.10 (ANI): Manipur heaved a sigh of relief on Thursday as the state government took steps to ensure that supply of fuel resumes at 28 selected oil pump outlets.
Imphal, Nov 6 (ANI): 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila said that her decade long fast against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is democratic as her fast against AFSPA completed eleven years while under police custody.
Imphal, Nov 5 (ANI): Nagas torched three vehicles and damaged three others for defying shutdown call in Manipur on Friday.
Imphal, Nov 4 (ANI): Despite the Sadar Hills District Demand Committee (SHDDC) lifting the economic blockade in Manipur, the counter embargo imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC) on National Highways 39 and 37 has adversely affected normal life, as there has been an acute shortage of petrol and diesel in the state.
Imphal, Nov 2 (ANI): The news of the Sadar Hills District Demand Committee (SHDDC) lifting the blockade in Manipur, following a written assurance from the State government to upgrade Sadar Hills as a full fledged district, has brought no respite to the people of the Manipur as a counter economic blockade by United Naga Council (UNC) continues to be in full swing along the national highways.
Imphal, Oct 30 (ANI): Non governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil bodies will express their solidarity with Irom Sharmila by holding one day hunger strike throughout the nation on November 5.
Imphal, Oct 30 (ANI): With the economic blockade of Manipur entering its 90th day on Saturday, prices of essential commodities have shot up, affecting one and all.
