News for 'Imphal'

Record 84 pc turnout in first phase of Manipur polls

Record 84 pc turnout in first phase of Manipur polls

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Polling was held in 1,643 polling stations in 38 constituencies across the twin districts of Imphal East and Imphal West, Bishnupur and the hill districts of Churachandpur and Kangpokpi.

Indian Soccer: Neville secures draw for SC East Bengal

Indian Soccer: Neville secures draw for SC East Bengal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Jordan Murray put Kerala ahead in the 64th minute before Neville's stoppage-time equaliser (90+5) ensured that SCEB extended their unbeaten run to six games.

CHECK OUT: Tribal fashion designers on the ramp

CHECK OUT: Tribal fashion designers on the ramp

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Tribal fashion designers from Manipur showed off their creations in Imphal.

The hurdles Mirabai overcame to snatch silver at Olympics

The hurdles Mirabai overcame to snatch silver at Olympics

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

The postponement of the Tokyo Games and a break in training due to the COVID-19 lockdown last year brought with it a shoulder issue for the weightlifter that could have led to a completely different result, something Chanu had been worried about.

PM, Sonia arrive in Manipur

PM, Sonia arrive in Manipur

Rediff.com3 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Manmohon Singh and United Progressive Alliance chairperson Sonia Gandhi arrived in Imphal on Saturday on a day's visit to Manipur, official sources said.

Insurgents attack two Cong candidates in Manipur

Insurgents attack two Cong candidates in Manipur

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

In their continued attacks on Congressmen, insurgents on Thursday hurled grenades in the houses of two candidates and several partymen in various areas of poll-bound Manipur, but none was injured.

Irom Sharmila rejects AAP offer to contest polls

Irom Sharmila rejects AAP offer to contest polls

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Chanu Sharmila has rejected an offer from the Aam Aadmi Party to join politics and contest this year's Lok Sabha elections.

'Lockdown hampered our WC qualifying chances'

'Lockdown hampered our WC qualifying chances'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

While all her teammates left for home after the junior camp ended on March 19, Suman decided to stay back at the SAI centre in Bengaluru with the senior sides and was stuck there for more than two and half months because of the nationwide lockdown.

Body of Army Major, who died in Manipur encounter, recovered

Body of Army Major, who died in Manipur encounter, recovered

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Maj Deswal of 21 Para (Special Force) was killed in a gunbattle with Zeliangrong United Front militants in densely forested Nungba area during a combing operation undertaken by Rashtriya Rifles and Special Forces personnel.

93-day long economic blockade called off in Manipur

93-day long economic blockade called off in Manipur

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

One of the two outfits behind the crippling 93-day economic blockade on two national highways in Manipur lifted it at midnight after the state government's assurance to it that district status will be accorded to Sadar Hills.

Militants attack Manipur minister's house

Militants attack Manipur minister's house

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

Militants hurled a powerful grenade at the private house of Manipur Panchayati Raj Minister Mohammed Alaudin in East Imphal district, official sources said on Tuesday. No one was injured in the attack as the grenade failed to explode, they said.

Manipur: 9 militants gunned down

Manipur: 9 militants gunned down

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

Police said in Imphal on Wednesday that three militants were shot dead on Monday and another six militants were gunned down Tuesday. Three suspected militants were shot dead at Langol, Imphal, on Tuesday by a team of Manipur police commandos and 32 Assam Rifles.

Trouble for BJP govt in Manipur as 9 MLAs resign

Trouble for BJP govt in Manipur as 9 MLAs resign

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Those who quit included deputy chief minister Y JoyKumar Singh.

Militants attack CRPF party in Manipur's Tamenglong district

Militants attack CRPF party in Manipur's Tamenglong district

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Militants opened fire at a Central Reserve Paramilitary Force party at Noney in interior Tamenglong district of Manipur leading to an intense exchange of fire, police said.

Warring groups block national highway, cripple life in Manipur

Warring groups block national highway, cripple life in Manipur

Rediff.com7 Oct 2011

Sixty-eight days of economic blockade since July 31 this year has crippled the common man in the landlocked bordering state of Manipur, even as the state government and the Centre failed to persuade agitators to withdraw the blockade.

7 shot dead in Manipur

7 shot dead in Manipur

Rediff.com18 Mar 2008

Unidentified miscreants shot dead seven persons at Mayai Lambi in Imphal West under Mayang Imphal police station on Monday night. Police said in Imphal on Tuesday that the victims' hands were found tied, adding that their identities were yet to be ascertained.

93-day Manipur economic blockade partially off

93-day Manipur economic blockade partially off

Rediff.com1 Nov 2011

Senapati district happens to be inhabited largely by different communities of the Kukis, the Nepalis, and the Nagas. Within the district, Sadar Hills is dominated demographically by the Kukis.

Manipur: Blockade enters 86th day; commodity prices soar

Manipur: Blockade enters 86th day; commodity prices soar

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

The crippling economic blockade on two national highways in Manipur entered the 86th day on Tuesday with the organisers adamant on not lifting it even as prices of essential commodities continued to soar.

Prominent social activists join anti-AFSPA yatra from Srinagar

Prominent social activists join anti-AFSPA yatra from Srinagar

Rediff.com16 Oct 2011

The anti-Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) Srinagar-Imphal yatra took off from capital Srinagar on Sunday afternoon with prominent social activists in the lead.

2 killed in Manipur bomb blast

2 killed in Manipur bomb blast

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Two persons were killed when a powerful bomb exploded in Imphal West district of Manipur late on Tuesday night, official sources said. A powerful bomb, allegedly planted by unidentified militants, went off at Kamakhya Pemton college campus at Hiyangthang area, 15 km from Imphal.

India's first sports university to be set up in Manipur

India's first sports university to be set up in Manipur

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Cabinet nod to ordinance to set up India's first sports university in Manipur

Manipur: Four Congress MLAs join BJP

Manipur: Four Congress MLAs join BJP

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

The MLAs who joined the BJP were Ngamthang Haokip, Y Surchandra Singh, S Bira Singh MLA and O Lukhoi Singh.

Petrol pumps in Manipur go dry as blockade continues

Petrol pumps in Manipur go dry as blockade continues

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Only one petrol pump has stock but it will supply petrol and diesel only to school buses and school vans, official sources said.

32 CAPF hospitals earmarked to treat COVID-19 patients

32 CAPF hospitals earmarked to treat COVID-19 patients

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

The total capacity of these 32 earmarked hospitals is 1,890 beds, a senior official said.

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