One killed in Manipur IED blast
Guwahati, Nov 20 (IBNS): One person was killed and another injured in a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) explosion in Manipur on Sunday morning, police said.
Manipur: Residual Disturbances
The Chief Minister (CM) of Manipur Okram Ibobi Singh came under gun attack when suspected National Socialist Council of Nagaland Isak-Muivah faction (NSCN-IM) militants opened fire at him and his associates as they were getting out of their helicopter at the Pakshi Ground Helipad in Ukhrul District on October 24, 2016. Singh was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam Gangmei, Commerce and Industries Minister Govindas Konthoujam, Forest Minister I. Hemochandra Singh, Deputy Speaker M.K. Preshow Shimray and Parliamentary Secretary Victor Keishing. Soon after the chopper landed, the militants started firing, which last for more than ten minutes and in which one Manipur Rifles (MR) trooper, identified as William Tarao, sustained severe injuries. The ambush on the CM and his team came amidst protests and a boycott call issued by the native Naga tribal group, Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL). Singh and his Ministers were on their way to inaugurate development projects in the Districts. With heightened security concerns, the Chief Minister and his team had to cancel their programme and fly back to Imphal. The Security Forces (SFs) could not apprehend a single militant involved in the attack.
Medium intensity IED goes off in Imphal commercial hub
Imphal, Oc 29 (IBNS): A medium-intensity Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off at Mahatma Gandhi Avenue, the main commercial hub of Imphal, on Saturday early morning, according to media reports.
New Delhi: JNU student found dead in hostel room
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): A student was found dead at the hostel in Delhi's prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday, police said on Wednesday.
Manipur : Three girls injured in grenade explosion
Guwahati, Oct 18 (IBNS) : At least three girls, including a minor, were injured in an explosion in Manipur's capital Imphal on Monday night, police said on Tuesday.
Manipur: 4 BJP workers injured, police attempts to break agitation
Imphal, Sept 5 (IBNS): At least four BJP workers injured when police used tear gas to break agitations near Manipur assembly on Monday.
Najma A. Heptulla meets Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Manipur Governor Najma A. Heptulla met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday.
Tamenglong,Aug 27 (IBNS): An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter Scale hit Tamenglong area in Manipur on Saturday.
Nazma Heptullah named Manipur Governor
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IBNS): Najma Heptullah, who had earlier served as Union Minister, has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur, official said.
Explosion by suspected terrorists near BSF camp in Manipur injures minor
Guwahati, Aug 10 (IBNS): A seven year old boy was injured in an explosion triggered by suspected militants on Wednesday morning with a BSF camp in Manipur's East Imphal district as their target.
Manipur: ILP: Impending Crisis
On June 23, 2016, normal life in Imphal and other areas was crippled on the first day of the 48 hours State-wide bandh (general shut down strike) imposed by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) demanding implementation of the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system in Manipur.
Manipur's rich culture and natural beauty establishes it as the jewel of India, says President
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Saturday attended the Khongjom Day Observation 2016 and inaugurated a War Memorial at Khongjom, Manipur.
Manipur continues to be tense, death toll rises to eight
Imphal, Sep 2 (IBNS) Manipur continued to be tense with the number of deaths in violence spiralling to eight and more than 30 being injured since clashes between mob and police took place in Churachandpur district on Monday
Curfew in Manipur's Churchandpur after three killed in violence
Churachandpur, Manipur, Sep 1 (IBNS) Three people have been killed and eight others injured after violence broke out in Manipur's Churachandpur town on Monday evening forcing the authorities to clamp an indefinite curfew in the area, reports said.
Manipur: Kuki negotiations drag on
Research Assistant, Institute for Conflict Management The Manipur State Government on June 9, 2015, agreed to extend the Suspension of Operations (SoO) with the United People's Front (UPF), an umbrella organisation of eight Kuki / Zomi militant groups, for another year till June 8, 2016. The talks with the rebel conglomerate were also upgraded to "political" from the earlier 'official' level. Later, former Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga, who was present in New Delhi and played a significant role during the whole process, stated on June 14, 2015, that delays in peace talks between the Centre and militant groups was harming mutual trust between the two sides. Zoramthanga argued, "Years have passed after signing SoO earlier, but without any formal parleys," adding that the groups had refused to sign the SoO over the preceding nine months [the previous agreement lapsed on August 21, 2014] creating an explosive situation in the North East. Zoramthanga further announced that, "The government has agreed to a political settlement with the members of eight underground groups." Zoramthanga has been facilitating contacts between the rebels and Government, and concedes, "I am neither an interlocutor nor an official mediator. My role was to build mutual trust between the Government and the groups. I just helped both the sides take part in the meeting."