National road racing championship held in Tamil NaduOctober 5th, 2009 IRUNGATTUKOTTAI - Spectators thronged to witness the finals of the national road racing championship held in Irungattukottai city of Tamil Nadu. More than 100 drivers participated in the close neck to neck races held in different categories.
Northeast Karatekas making a mark internationallySeptember 22nd, 2009 IMPHAL/SHILLONG - With a number of sportspersons from the northeastern States in national and international competitions, many people view region as the sports hub of the country. Karate is among the various sports events in which the region's players have excelled in.
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.
Wushu Championship a big draw in ShillongSeptember 5th, 2009 SHILLONG - The 7th Meghalaya Wushu Championship attracted a large number of martial art enthusiasts to Shillong. 'Wushu', derived from traditional Chinese martial arts, is a combination of Taekwondo, Judo and Boxing.
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.
Frustration and anger growing against militancy in ManipurAugust 14th, 2009 IMPHAL - People in Manipur are facing tremendous hardships because of militancy. Various projects in the state, which would have benefited the people, have come to a grinding halt due to the disturbances.
Meet over militancy affecting education in Manipur heldJuly 11th, 2009 IMPHAL - Several academicians and intellectuals related to school of Manipur are concerned over incidents of educational institutes being targeted by militants. The issue was highlighted recently when a number of academicians held a meet to discuss the problem and find out solution to the problem.
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.
MRF National Supercross from May 24May 18th, 2009 CHENNAI - The first round of the MRF National Supercross championship for two-wheelers will be held in Goa on May 24, according to the Federation of Motor Sports Club of India (FMSCI). The popular Supercross event was not held last year.
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.
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.
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.
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