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Vote on Accounts moved for the second time in Manipur Assembly

For the first time in the history of Manipur Assembly, Vote on Accounts was placed for the second time in a financial year today. Y Joykumar, Deputy Chief Minister, in charge of Finance, placed a motion to pass the vote of accounts to meet the expendit... read..

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Manipur Assembly mourns death of 19 persons in flood, seeks Rs 213.71 cr assistance

The Manipur Assembly today mourned the death of 19 persons in various flood related incidents in the state. Chief Minister N Biren Singh said the state is facing serious flood related crisis. In some parts, the water level has decreased while the lev... read..

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Peace talks with Naga militants should not disturb Manipur's territory : CM

The Framework signed between the government and the NSCN(IM) should not affect the territorial integrity of Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh informed the House today. Addressing the State Assembly, he said the central government did not involve ... read..

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3.4 magnitude earthquake hits Manipur's Senapati

A 3.4 magnitude earthquake shook Manipur's Senapati on late Tuesday night.... read..

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SC transfers case to Guwahati HC involving Manipur CM's son

The Supreme Court on Tuesday provided security to parents and lawyer of Irom Roger, who was killed in a road rage incident by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh's son, Ajay Meetai.... read..

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Manipur cut-off by road after bridge damaged on NH 2

The state of Manipur was cut off by road from the rest of the country after the crucial Bailey bridge across the Barak river was damaged a day after heavy landslide washed away a portion of National Highway 2. According to reports, the bridge located alo... read..

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SC to hear today case involving Manipur CM's son

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear the plea filed by Irom Chitra Devi, seeking protection to her family after her son, Irom Roger, was allegedly killed in 2011 in a road rage case by Ajay Meetai, the son of present Manipur Chief Minister, N Biren Singh... read..

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All 60 MLAs vote for Presidential election in Manipur

Voting for the Presidential election began here today at the Committee Room, Manipur Legislative Assembly at 10 am. It continued till 4 pm. Chief Minister, N Biren, former CM O Ibobi and all MLAs exercised their franchise. Ramnath Kovind had come to Manip... read..

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Highway traffic disrupted in Manipur due to landslide, collapse of bridge

Traffic on the two main national highways of Manipur were affected due to landslide and break down of bridge. The Imphal Mao highway was affected by landslide and movement of heavy vehicles were restricted. Meanwhile, a Barak bridge in Imphal ... read..

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Voting for Presidential candidate begins in Manipur

Voting for the Presidential election began here today at the Committee Room of Manipur Legislative Assembly at 1000 hours. It will continue till 1600 hours. Ramnath Kovind had come to Manipur to campaign for the Presidential election. M... read..

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One new case of swine flu confirmed in Manipur

Manipur Health Minister L. Jayentakumar on Saturday announced that a 45-year-old man from Imphal west district has been confirmed to be suffering from swine flu.... read..

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Swineflu case detected in Manipur: Health Minister

A Pandemic Influenza A H1N1 popularly known as Swine Flu case has been detected in Imphal West. Health Minister L Jayantakumar Singh informed the media at Old Secretariat today that that a person who had been admitted to Shija Hospital Langol on July 4 w... read..

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SC order on Manipur encounter killings highlights bigger debate

The Supreme Court order about 62 cases of the alleged extra-judicial killings by security forces and police have brought the focus to alleged abuse of police and military powers in Manipur, but the allegations of fake encounter killings in Mumbai and UP o... read..

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Manipur CM conducts aerial survey of flood

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today made an aerial survey of flood affected areas of the state along with works minister Th. Biswajit, chief secretary R R Rashmi and additional chief secretary (home) Dr J Suresh Babu. The team toured the va... read..

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Supreme Court orders probe into extra-judicial killings in Manipur

The Supreme Court today ordered a CBI inquiry into 62 cases of the alleged extra-judicial killings in Manipur by security forces and police. The court passed the order after hearing several pleas filed by families of more than 1,500 victims of the killing... read..

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Supreme Court orders CBI to enquire on extra judicial killings in Manipur

The Supreme Court has ordered Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to set up a committee and enquire on 62 cases of extra judicial killings in Manipur.... read..

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Manipur: Music festival brings galaxy of singers together

A music festival called 'Kaongamdraba Eshei' was held in Imphal recently as a tribute to legendary singers of Manipur.... read..

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Manipur's soccer training camp

Training camps have always been a crucial part of enhancing particular skills. Therefore, to nurture the talent of budding sportsmen in Manipur, the Ukhrul United Football Club in collaboration with the North Eastern Council and Sports Authority of India ... read..

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Manipur CM Biren visits Churachandpur , holds Cabinet meeting

Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh today visited Churachandpur district along with his Cabinet colleagues and held series of meetings with the people. A Cabinet meeting was also held at the district which is the first of its kind held outside th... read..

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Manipur rights activists welcome SC order to probe staged gunfights

Human rights activists in Manipur welcomed the Supreme Court's Friday directive ordering a CBI probe into alleged cases of staged shootouts in the state.... read..

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SC orders CBI probe into Manipur's staged shootouts (Lead)

Over-ruling the government's various contentions, the Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to set up a team to probe over 90 cases of alleged staged shootouts by security forces in Manipur.... read..

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SC orders CBI probe into Manipur fake gunbattles

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Central Bureau of Investigation to probe the over 60 cases of alleged fake shootouts by the security forces in Manipur.... read..

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