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."
Research Assistant, Institute for Conflict Management On March 31, two Assam Rifles (AR) troopers identified as Havildar N.K. Dolly and Havildar B.N. Kshetri were killed and Rifleman G.D. Shastra was wounded in an ambush by cadres of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) at a location between Kamjong and Kongkan villages in the Hill District of Ukhrul. A PLA 'sergeant', Prem, was also killed in the incident. The PLA militants exploded an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), then rained bullets on the troops. Two IEDs were recovered during the subsequent search by Security Forces (SFs) in the area. On April 1, PLA claimed that the assault was carried out by a team of its 'tactical command'.
Manipuri student injured while saving woman from harassment
Bengaluru, Nov 20 (IBNS): A student from Manipur was allegedly attacked by three drunken men on Wednesday night while trying to stop them from harassing a young woman, media reports said