Five militants killed in Manipur shootoutOctober 4th, 2009 IMPHAL - Five separatist guerrillas were killed and a police commando injured in a gun battle between the militants and security personnel in Manipur, an official said Sunday. A police spokesperson said the shootout took place late Saturday at Leimaram village, about 30 km south of Imphal, between militants of the outlawed Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) and a joint team of army soldiers and police commandos.
Militants killed three BSF jawans in ManipurSeptember 12th, 2009 IMPHAL - Armed militants near Oksu village in Imphal district of Manipur killed three jawans of the Border Security Force (BSF) on Saturday. According to sources, heavily armed militants belonging to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) opened indiscriminate fire on the BSF near Oksu village, 20 km east of Imphal.
Three BSF troopers killed in ManipurSeptember 12th, 2009 IMPHAL - Three paramilitary troopers were killed Saturday in an ambush by separatists in Manipur, police said. Heavily armed militants belonging to the People's Liberation Army (PLA) opened indiscriminate fire on a convoy of the Border Security Force (BSF) near village Oksu, 20 km east of Imphal, a police spokesperson said.
Manipur Peoples Party stage protest in ManipurAugust 22nd, 2009 IMPHAL - Defying a ban regional Manipur Peoples Party (MPP) here on Saturday and staged a protest over the issue of killing of a pregnant woman and a suspected militant, allegedly by Manipur's police commandos. Manipur has been witnessing a series of protests since the shootout on July 23, near the building of the State legislature in Imphal in which five others were also injured.
BJP demands President's rule in ManipurAugust 20th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday demanded that Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh be sacked and president's rule imposed in the state following the violent protests that have refused to subside since July 23 when two people were killed in an alleged fake gunbattle with police. The constitutional mechanism has failed completely (in the state), BJP spokesperson Prakash Javadekar said here.
Manipuris face hardship with public calls for BandhsJuly 29th, 2009 IMPHAL - Manipur State government has decided to deploy police commandos and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) to ensure law and order in the hilly areas of the State. The government's step, however, has faced opposition from a few Naga organizations who recently called for a 48-hour strike, which caused a lot of hardship to local residents.
Migrant labourers demand security in ManipurJune 28th, 2009 IMPHAL - Migrant labourers of Bihar and West Bengal held a protest rally against the series of killings of labourers by militant groups in Manipur. Over 400 migrant labourers from various part of the state participated in the demonstration organised by the state unit of All India Trade Union Congress.
State Government declares Manipur drought-hitJune 27th, 2009 IMPHAL - The Manipur Government declared the state drought-affected due to insufficient rainfall on Saturday. The decision was taken following a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, an official spokesperson of the relief and disaster management department of Manipur said.
Three migrant workers killed in ManipurJune 12th, 2009 IMPHAL - Three migrant workers were killed and as many injured in an attack by militants in Manipur, police said Friday. A group of heavily armed militants attacked the daily wage earners late Thursday outside the Agriculture University complex on the outskirts of capital Imphal.
Polling underway in ManipurApril 22nd, 2009 IMPHAL - Voting for the second and final phase of parliamentary elections in Manipur was underway Wednesday amid heavy security, officials said. People in large numbers queued up in front of polling stations well before voting began at 7 a.m.
Polling for Inner Manipur seat beginsApril 22nd, 2009 IMPHAL - Polling for the Inner Manipur (valley districts) Lok Sabha seat constituency began today amidst tight security. The polling will decide the fate of seven candidates.
Manipur sees 60 percent polling in second phaseApril 22nd, 2009 IMPHAL - Voting for the second and final phase of parliamentary elections in Manipur -- to the Inner Manipur constituency -- ended Wednesday with no incidents of violence, officials said. 'According to preliminary reports, an estimated 60 percent polling was recorded, although the figure could increase as we are still in the process of compiling data from remote areas,' an election official said.
Campaigning ends for Manipur's seatApril 20th, 2009 IMPHAL - Campaigning for the second phase of election in Manipur - scheduled a day before the rest of the country - ended Monday, with preparations for the voting almost complete, election officials said. Manipur is the only state where the second phase of elections will be held Wednesday, while in the rest of the country it will be held the following day, the officials said.
Campaigning ends for Manipur's seatApril 20th, 2009 IMPHAL - Campaigning for the second phase of election in Manipur - scheduled a day before the rest of the country - ended Monday, with preparations for the voting almost complete, election officials said. Manipur is the only state where the second phase of elections will be held Wednesday, while in the rest of the country it will be held the following day, the officials said.
Sixth State Equestrian Championship held in ManipurMarch 19th, 2009 IMPHAL - To keep the Manipuri culture and tradition alive the State Equestrian Championship was recently held at Manipur Polo Ground. The 6th Director General Assam Rifles Cup was organized by the Manipur Equestrian Association under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles, South.
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