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Manipur Lok Sabha election: Over 65 pc turnout recorded till 5 pm

A total of 68.62 per cent of the over 15.44 lakh voters exercised their franchise for the two Lok Sabha seats in the ethnic violence-affected Manipur on Friday, the officials said.... read..

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Manipur: Polling stopped at Imphal's 5 Thongju, 31 Khongman zones after ruckus over 'irregularities'

Voting for the Lok Sabha at 5 Thongju, 31 Khongman zones of Imphal was stopped after some women alleged irregularities in the polling process and created a ruckus.... read..

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LS polls 2024: Manipur CM Biren Singh casts his vote

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh cast his vote at a polling booth in Luwangsangbam Mamang Leikai, in Imphal East, in the ongoing first phase of polling for the 2024 general elections.... read..

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Lok Sabha elections 2024: Manipur votes in first phase today

The voting in the first phase of Lok Sabha elections in Manipur is scheduled for Friday. The north-eastern state has seen ethnic violence since May 2023. Polling will start at 7 am and continue until 4 pm.... read..

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Lok Sabha Elections: One injured after firing, clashes reported at Manipur polling booth

One civilian was injured after the firing and clashes were reported at a polling booth in Moirangkampu Sajeb Awang Leikai of Imphal, Manipur, during voting in the Lok Sabha elections on Friday.... read..

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Lok Sabha Elections: 9 special polling station established for internally displaced people in Manipur

With just a few hours left for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections to be held on April 19, nine special polling station has been set up for the internally displaced people near a relief camp in Imphal East.... read..

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"Adequate security deployed": Manipur CEO on poll preparedness ahead of first phase of Lok Sabha polls

Ahead of the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on Friday in Imphal, Manipur, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pradeep Jha said that the state will witness elections at 2107 polling stations, adding that adequate security has been deployed.... read..

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Manipur: Poll preparations underway in Imphal West ahead of first phase of Lok Sabha elections

Poll preparations are underway at the DC Office in Lamphelpat, Imphal West, ahead of the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19.... read..

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"To keep Manipur's territorial integrity intact, people need to vote for BJP" says CM Biren Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said that the work needed to be done by the Centre under the leadership of PM Modi to keep Manipur's territorial integrity intact has started, and to complete the process, people need to vote for the Bharatiya Jana... read..

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18 CAPF companies deployed at Imphal East as Inner Manipur braces for polls

Ahead of the first phase of polling in Manipur which has been in turmoil for months, the Deputy Commissioner of Imphal East district, Khumanthem Diana Devi said that polling stations have been categorized into three segments in terms of their security and... read..

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Congress candidate from Manipur Inner releases 'personal manifesto' for LS Polls; promises support for NRC in state

Angomcha Bimol Akoijam, a professor in Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and the Congress's candidate from Inner Manipur constituency, has released his own 'personal manifesto' for the Lok Sabha elections, which promises for the National Register of Citiz... read..

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After a year of ethnic clashes, Manipur hopes for fresh start as LS polls come around

Racked, bloodied and wounded by ethnic clashes for close to a year, Manipur will poll for a fresh start and lasting peace as the Lok Sabha elections come around in the volatile Northeast state on April 19.... read..

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"What's happening today is because of Congress...": Manipur CM Biren Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for his assurance of restoring peace in the state of Manipur and said that his visit has induced confidence among the public.... read..

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Special polling stations arranged for 5,000 voters displaced by Manipur violence

While the grim memories of the ethnic violence, which left many dead and scores displaced, still fresh in the minds of voters, 29 special polling stations have been set up ahead of the Lok Sabha elctions for about 5,000 people, who are presently sheltered... read..

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Manipur: One dead after hit by Assam Rifles' vehicle

One 16th Assam Rifles Maram of Hengbung AR post vehicle on Monday knocked down a local resulting in his death, the press release from Imphal police stated.... read..

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Lok Sabha polls: BJP leader, former Yaiskul MLA among four who joined Congress in Manipur

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, former Yaiskul MLA Elangbam Chand Singh, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sagolsem Achouba Singh, Advocate Oinam Hemanta Singh and Thoudam Debadatta Singh joined Congress.... read..

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Manipur's Ima Keithel, a symbol of women empowerment in India

Since time immemorial, women have played an important role in shaping and building society, which in turn has moulded states and nations.... read..

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Manipur Police arrests 4 people with huge cache of arms and ammunition in Bishnupur

The Manipur Police has arrested four persons in possession of a significant cache of arms from the Bishnupur district of Manipur, police said on Thursday.... read..

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Security forces recover arms, ammunition in Manipur

Security forces have recovered huge arms and ammunition in Manipur's Bishnupur district, officials said on Tuesday.... read..

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Sludge from water body project swamps NIT Manipur, restoration work underway

The ambitious Lamphel Water Body Project of Manipur has shown an adverse effect on the NIT in the surrounding area, a top official at the institute said, adding that hectic restoration work was being carried out and open spaces on campus were being used t... read..

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CM Biren Singh launches Manipur Heli Service

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday launched the Manipur Heli Service and said the air route connectivity between Imphal and Ukhrul will serve as a convenient means of travel and transportation.... read..

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First batch of Myanmar nationals deported, says Manipur CM

The first batch of Mynamar nationals who allegedly entered India illegally were deported, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said.... read..

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Manipur Health Minister launches 'Intensified Pulse Polio Immunisation' on National Immunisation Day

Manipur Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr S Ranjan Singh launched State-level National Immunisation Day, Intensified Pulse Polio Vaccination 2024, on Sunday at a function held in the Family Welfare Training Centre, State Medical Services in Imphal.... read..

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'Manipur is a land of sports': CM Biren Singh celebrates Shannaroishing Gee Numit

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said "Manipur state is a land of sports" and in a gesture of recognition and support for the rich sporting heritage of the state he marked the occasion of Shannaroishing Gee Numit, also known as Players' Day.... read..

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Manipur: Mob attempts to storm SP office in Churachandpur, internet suspended

A mob of approximately 300-400 people attempted to storm the office of the Superintendent of Police (SP) in Churachandpur, Manipur, on Thursday night, the police said.... read..

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Manipur: Security forces conduct search operations in vulnerable areas, seize weapons

Security forces have conducted search operations and area domination in vulnerable areas of the hills and valley districts of the state, seizing weapons, Manipur Police said on Friday.... read..

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Manipur: Assam Rifles recovers drugs worth over Rs 13 crore from fringe area of Jiribam-Tamenglong districts

Assam Rifles recovered 90,000 WY tablets worth over Rs 13 crore from the fringes of Jiribam and Tamenglong districts, an official said on Monday.... read..

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Assam Rifles soldier in Manipur opens fire on colleagues before shooting self dead; 6 injured

An Assam Rifles jawan opened fire on his colleagues, injuring six of them in south Manipur before shooting himself dead on Wednesday, officials said.... read..

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Assam Rifles soldier in Manipur opens fire on colleagues before shooting self; 6 injured

An Assam Rifles jawan opened fire on his colleagues, injuring six of them in south Manipur before shooting himself on Wednesday, officials said.... read..

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Manipur: Final Photo Electoral Rolls of all 6 Assembly constituencies published by concerned Electoral Registration Officers

The final Photo Electoral Rolls of all sixty Assembly constituencies of the state were published on Monday by the concerned Electoral Registration Officers (EROS), as per the schedule fixed by the Election Commission of India (ECI).... read..

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CM Biren Singh chairs meeting with 10 political parties to address situation in Manipur

Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh chaired a meeting on Sunday with representatives of ten political parties to address the current situation in the state.... read..

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Congress' Bharat Jodo Nyay yatra resumes in Manipur; to halt in Nagaland at night

The second day of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra resumed from Imphal West in Manipur in the early hours of Monday.... read..

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"People are asking us why PM Modi has not visited Manipur": Congress' Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, who is with Rahul Gandhi in Manipur for 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' said that people are asking us why PM Modi has not visited Manipur.... read..

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'Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra': "Whether successful or unsuccessful, this is fight for ideology," says Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury

While speaking on Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyaya Yatra', West Bengal Congress president Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury on Sunday said whether it is successful or unsuccessful, this is a fight for ideology.... read..

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Congress launches Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur, Kharge criticises PM Modi for not visiting violence-hit state

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not visiting Manipur which has been in the grip of violence for the last few months, saying that the PM only visited the state during elections 'seeking votes'.... read..

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Opposition slams BJP over Milind Deora's resignation from Congress, alleges 'conspiracy'

After Milind Deora resigned from Congress' primary membership on Sunday, opposition leaders launched an attack against the BJP and accused it of hatching a 'conspiracy' ahead of the launch of 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'.... read..

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"An ideological, not an electoral Yatra": Congress ahead of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

As Congress leader Rahul Gandhi slated to start the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' from here tomorrow, the party on Saturday said that the Yatra is an ideological battle the grand old party has mounted against the politics of polarisation and social, economic a... read..

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Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to start from Manipur tomorrow

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, will start tomorrow from Manipur's Thoubal district.... read..

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Manipur government has declined permission for Imphal venue of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: Congress

Manipur Congress chief Keisham Meghachandra has said that Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has declined permission for the venue in Imphal decided for start of Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra and that the state party unit is looking for alternative option.... read..

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Manipur CM N. Biren meets injured security personnel after fresh violence in the state

After an incident of fresh violence at Moreh, Tengnoupal district, Manipur CM N. Biren Singh met injured security personnel at RIMS hospital.... read..

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Meet Rajkumari Sarju Devi: Woman entrepreneur from Manipur working to change socio-economic life of state

Manipuri women have been a major contributor to the socio-economic and cultural life of the state. Several Manipuri womenfolk are seen selling vegetables, fruits, fish and other items in the market or along the roadside to earn money and send their kids t... read..

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Stop violence, start peaceful dialogue: Chief Minister Biren Singh appeals to people amid Manipur crisis

Stating that tourism in the state has reduced by 10-20 per cent, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has appealed to the people to stop violence and start a peaceful dialogue to end the ethnic crisis.... read..

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Manipur CM offers prayers at Gurudwara in Imphal West on occasion of 'Veer Bal Diwas'

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh attended the observance of Veer Baal Diwas on Tuesday at a gurudwara in Imphal West and paid respect to 'Sahibzade' on the occasion.... read..

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Manipur: Ammunition, war-like stores recovered during joint search operation in Noney district

Assam Rifles, in a joint search operation with Manipur police, recovered arms and ammunition in the general area of Kouburu Ridge in Noney district on Saturday, according to an official statement.... read..

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Manipur CM Biren Singh urges newly-appointed Mizoram CM not to comment on internal matters of Manipur

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday asked the newly elected Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma not to interfere in the internal matters of Manipur.... read..

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Eastern Army Commander meets Manipur Governor, CM; discusses current security scenario

The Eastern Army Commander, Lt Gen Rana Pratap Kalita, reached Manipur on Wednesday and interacted with Governor Anusuiya Uikey and Chief Minister N Biren Singh, said a press release.... read..

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"People have shown unwavering faith in leadership of PM Modi": Manipur CM N Biren Singh on assembly poll results

As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is heading towards victory in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, on Sunday said that the people have shown unwavering faith in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Mod... read..

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Normalcy coming back to Manipur, will achieve solution soon: Manipur Chief Minister

Days after the central and state governments signed a peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, in a free-wheeling conversation with ANI, said that "peace talk" is taking place in Manipur and d... read..

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"Expecting more insurgent groups to join...": Manipur CM Biren Singh invoking UNLF peace accord

As the Central and Manipur governments have signed a peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), to renounce violence and join the mainstream, Chief Minister Biren Singh hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for the same an... read..

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Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram tie the knot in traditional Meitei wedding ceremony in Manipur

Actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram have tied the knot in a traditional Meitei wedding ceremony in Imphal on Wednesday.... read..

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Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram look stunning as they turn traditional Manipuri groom, bride

Actors Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram tied the knot in Imphal, Manipur today. The groom arrived at the wedding venue dressed in traditional Manipuri attire.... read..

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