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27 bombs safely defused in Manipur’s Imphal East district
Imphal: Security forces recovered 27 bombs and neutralised them in Manipur’s Imphal East district, police said on Friday. During an operation, the country-made bombs were found on Thursday and neutralised at a…
- India
Manipur: ED raids premises linked to leaders of self-styled state council
New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday conducted searches in Manipur as part of a money laundering investigation against some persons who are accused of collecting more than Rs 50 crore worth…
- Lifestyle
Trending: Which Indian lake is called the ‘Lake of Tears’ and why?
Hidden in the hills of Manipur, in Northeast India, lies a lake that many people in India do not know much about, but should. It is called Loktak Lake, and it is…
- Delhi
Manipur water-law debate turns political slugfest over President’s rule
New Delhi: The discussion on the implementation of the Water Pollution Act in Manipur, which is under the President’s Rule, turned into a political slugfest as several opposition members targeted the ruling…
- India
BJP will return to power in next Manipur elections: MLA
Imphal: Manipur BJP MLA Thokchom Radheshyam Singh on Monday said the party will return to power in the next assembly elections, likely to be held in 2027. Speaking at a programme at…
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RSS can’t fix Manipur crisis, claims Congress
Imphal: Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra Singh on Friday said the involvement of the RSS will solve the crisis in the state, as it requires a government-led political solution and confidence-building measures.…
- India
BJP MLAs urge high command to restore popular govt in Manipur
Imphal: Former Manipur chief minister and BJP leader N Biren Singh on Friday said the party’s legislators in the state have conveyed to central leaders that it is both the wish of…
- India
Violent crimes in Manipur jumped from 631 in 2022 to 14K in 2023: NCRB
Imphal: Manipur reported the highest number of violent crimes and rioting cases in the Northeast in 2023, according to a report published by the NCRB. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) said…
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Centre extends AFSPA six months in Manipur, Nagaland, Arunachal
New Delhi: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was on Friday extended for six months in entire Manipur, except the jurisdiction of 13 police stations, in view of the prevailing law and…
- India
Manipur govt bans air guns in Churachandpur ahead of PM Modi’s likely visit
Imphal: The Manipur government banned air guns in Churachandpur district in view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely visit on September 13, according to an order. The order issued by District Magistrate…
- India
27 BJP MLAs hold secret meeting ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Manipur
Imphal: At least 27 BJP MLAs held a closed-door meeting at the party’s state headquarters on Wednesday to deliberate on preparations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s likely visit to Manipur. The…
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PM Narendra Modi likely to visit Mizoram, Manipur on Sept 13
Aizawl: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Mizoram and Manipur on September 13, officials in Aizawl said. PM Modi will first visit Mizoram to inaugurate the new Bairabi-Sairang railway. Multiple…
- India
India took minimum steps to curb human rights violations: US report
The Indian government took “minimal credible steps or action to identify and punish officials who committed human rights abuses,” states the 2024 United States Report on Human Rights Practices in India report,…
- India
Manipur: Five militants arrested for illegal activities
Imphal: Security forces have arrested five militants belonging to three proscribed outfits from Manipur’s Bishnupur, Imphal West, and Imphal East districts for extortion and possession of illegal arms, police said on Monday.…
- India
President’s rule extended for 6 more months in Manipur
New Delhi: Parliament on Tuesday approved a statutory resolution to extend President’s Rule in Manipur for another six months beyond August 13. The resolution, which was passed by the Lok Sabha last…
