Fresh violence erupts in Manipur, four shot dead; Biren Singh calls ministers for urgent meet
Guwahati/IBNS: Four people were shot dead and several others injured in fresh violence in Manipur on New Year's Day after which curfew was reimposed in the five valley districts of the state.
Imphal: Manipur continued to be on the boil on Thursday as a fresh spate of clashes sparked between protesters and security forces, media reports said.
Fresh mobile internet ban imposed in Manipur amid protests over dead students' photos
Imphal/IBNS: A ban on mobile devices accessing the internet has been reimposed in Manipur amid violent protests over the brutal murder of two minors, news of which broke after photographs of the bodies went viral on social media.
Manipur: Internet will be lifted, says CM N Biren Singh
Imphal/UNI: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday announced that the ban on mobile internet will be lifted from the violence-marred state.
Manipur violence instigated by outside elements, time to forgive: CM N Biren Singh
Imphal/UNI/IBNS: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday said the unrest in Manipur has been instigated by some vested interests and outside elements who want to destabilise the state and the country.
Manipur's Tamenglong district receives first essential goods train from Guwahati
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) collaborated with the state's transport department to send the first goods train carrying essential commodities to Manipur's Tamenglong district from Guwahati on Monday, EastMojo reports.
Four arrested in Manipur horrific video case; CM N Biren considers capital punishment for culprits
Imphal: The Manipur Police on Thursday arrested four people in connection with the incident where two women were paraded naked over two months ago.
Manipur horror video: PM Modi, CM N Biren Singh vow to punish culprits; key accused arrested
Imphal/Delhi: Pictures of burned houses, properties, distressed people, and bloodshed from the violence-wracked Manipur had been flooding social media since May. Amid the ghastly images hid a shameful video of an incident from May 4 where two women were paraded naked, molested, and allegedly gangraped by a crowd of a rival community.
Manipur horror video: CM N Biren Singh considers capital punishment for culprits
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday declared that he is considering the strictest action, including possible capital punishment, after conducting a thorough investigation into the distressing incident where two women were paraded naked and allegedly subjected to gang rape amidst the ongoing ethnic clashes in the state.
Meghalaya salutes former freedom fighter U Tirot Sing on his death anniversary
Shillong/UNI: Meghalaya paid glowing tributes to the memory of its legendary hero and freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syiem on his 188th death anniversary on Monday.
Ten political parties including Congress, AAP call for restoration of peace in violence-hit Manipur
Imphal/IBNS/UNI: A Peace Convention was organised by ten political parties on Friday appealing to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.
Manipur violence: Mallikarjun Kharge steps up attack on PM Modi, demands N Biren's dismissal
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Stepping up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur situation, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Monday said if the PM is really concerned about the northeastern state, then he should sack Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
Hun Thadou cultural festival kicks off in Kangpokpi district of Manipur
Imphal/IBNS: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated the fifth edition of the state-level HUN Thadou Cultural Festival, which will be held for two days at Thomas Ground in Kangpokpi district.
Manipur: CM Singh inaugurates Mayanglangjing Kuthabi Bridge
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh recently inaugurated the ‘Mayanglangjing Kuthabi Bridge’ in Imphal, a move which is making life of people easier in the region.
Manipur landslide toll reaches 27
Imphal/UNI: The toll in Manipur landslides went up to 27 on Saturday, with the recovery of seven more bodies in the Noney district as the rescue operation was still on, officials said.