Myanmar cultural troupe to perform in northeast IndiaIMPHAL - A 15-member cultural troupe from Myanmar will visit India’s northeastern region Saturday to showcase their country’s traditional art and culture, officials said here Friday. Militants kills five security personnel in ManipurIMPHAL - At least five paramilitary troopers, including an army major and a captain of the 43 Assam Rifles were reportedly killed in an ambush near Somtal village in Chandel district of Manipur. Five Assam Rifles troopers killed in ManipurIMPHAL - Five paramilitary troopers, including a major and a captain, were killed in an ambush by separatists Monday in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, officials said. Manipur Assembly by poll on December 19IMPHAL - By-poll to Yaiskul Assembly constituency in Imphal East district of Manipur would be held on December 19. Suspected militants lob grenade on army convoy in ManipurIMPHAL - Suspected militants lobbed a grenade on an army convoy here on Thursday, injuring two soldiers. First state level fair for tribal people in ManipurIMPHAL - In order to promote the products of the hill regions of Manipur, the State recently held its first State level Mega Tribal Fair, 2009. Miscreants kill retired medical superintendent in ImphalIMPHAL - In another shocking incident in Manipur, miscreants allegedly killed a retired medical superintendent who went missing after withdrawing Rs two lakhs from his bank account in Imphal. Three kids of family burnt to death in ManipurIMPHAL - Three children of a family were burnt to death after a cooking gas cylinder burst in their house in Manipur, police said here Tuesday. “Dance for Peace” staged in ImphalIMPHAL - With militancy affecting almost every sphere of life in Manipur, the urge to see peace and harmony returning to the place in on everyone’s mind. Educational institutes closure may cost a year to Manipuri studentsIMPHAL - With militancy affecting almost all aspects of life in Manipur, educational institutes too have been forced to close down for an indefinite period. Abducted engineers kin protest in ManipurIMPHAL - Kin and employees of provincial electricity department staged a protest here on Friday demanding the release of the engineers, who were abducted by suspected rebels. People protest against abduction of Government official in ImphalIMPHAL - Family members, local residents, staff and officials of an abducted Assistant Extension Officer working with the Directorate of Tribal Development of Manipur staged a sit-in protests demanding safe release of the officer. Migrant labourer killed in ManipurIMPHAL - Shankar Sahu, a migrant labourer working in Manipur was shot by unidentified people here on Monday. Coveted Miss Kut contest held in ManipurIMPHAL - Hundreds of enthusiastic crowd gathered to watch beautiful girls taking on the stage as they compete for the coveted Miss Kut contest 2009, held in Manipur. Insurgent shot dead in ManipurIMPHAL - A terrorist was shot dead in a gun fight with security forces in Manipur’s Imphal West district Wednesday, police here said. Seven ultra guerrillas killed in Manipur encounterIMPHAL - Security forces in Manipur gunned down seven ultra guerrillas, during an encounter near Andro Sanapat in Imphal on Sunday. Seven suspected militants killed in ManipurIMPHAL - At least seven suspected militants were killed by the Assam Rifles in an encounter in Manipur’s Imphal East district today. Seven separatists killed in Manipur encounterIMPHAL - Seven separatists were killed in a pre-dawn encounter with security forces Sunday in the northeastern state of Manipur, police said. Militant attacks on healthcare units force people to protestIMPHAL - Militants targeting the members of health industry in Manipur is steadily becoming a serious problem. The recurrent attacks on medical institutions are demoralizing the medical faculty who find it hard to carry out their duties. mployees of the State Medical Directorate recently condemned the recently bomb attack at the residence of the Director of State Health services Dr. W. Motilal of Wangei Chakpram Leirak. 13 militants surrender in ManipurIMPHAL - Thirteen cadres of four militant organisations laid down arms in Churachandpur district of anipur. Manipur journalists surrender their I-cards in protestIMPHAL - Journalists including editors of daily newspapers, periodicals and other media organs here surrendered their identity cards as a mark of protest against inaction by the State Government and the security personnel involved in violation of human rights. Manipur scribes protest police assault on colleaguesIMPHAL - More than 100 journalists in Manipur Tuesday surrendered their accreditation cards issued by the government to protest the alleged assault on two of their colleagues by police. Fish fair attracts hundreds in ManipurIMPHAL - The Manipur Government has organised a fish fair cum competition to promote the fish business and help people get fish at reasonable prices in the state. Two children injured in Manipur grenade attackIMPHAL - Two children were injured in a grenade attack Friday in Manipur here, police said. A police spokesperson said motorcycle-borne militants lobbed a grenade at a residential locality at Keishanpat on the outskirts of Imphal Friday evening. Militant group bans Congress in Manipur, threatens executionIMPHAL - An influential separatist group Thursday asked all ruling Congress party members and leaders to resign within 48 hours or else face capital punishment. Motorbike rally to create public awareness on disaster management in ManipurIMPHAL - Around 50 bikers recently took out a rally to create awareness about how to tackle natural and artificial disaster. Floriculture business a boon in NagalandIMPHAL - Demand for flowers and its decorative forms amongst people is rising in Nagaland, which has made floriculture a profitable business for farmers across the State. Pharmacies in Imphal protest against militants’ monetary demandIMPHAL - 75 pharmacies functioning in Porompat, Imphal have become the latest victims of monetary demands by militants. Manipur schools, colleges shut for over a monthIMPHAL - Parents of students in Manipur have formed an association to secure reopening of schools and colleges, which are shut for over a month, as a students’ group has been agitating for the chief minister’s resignation over an alleged extra judicial killing of a youth in July. Strike affects normal life in ManipurIMPHAL - Normal life in Manipur came to a standstill on Thursday following a general strike called by the Manipur People’s Liberation Front (MPLF). |