Security beefed up ahead of PM Narendra Modi's rally in Manipur
Security has been beefed up ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit here to address a public rally in favour of BJP candidates for the upcoming Manipur Assembly elections.
Feb 23, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
Manipur: Militants fire at security convoy of Deputy CM Gaikhangam Gangmei, one security personnel injured
Armed militant`s involvement in the upcoming State Assembly Election is now clear, as well equipped cadres on Wednesday ambushed advance security team which were on their way to make free passage for the VIPs and VVIPs of Deputy Chief here.
Feb 22, 2017, 14:27 PM IST
Mother's market traders in Manipur want shops repaired, better schemes
The politics of poll bound Manipur may revolve around the economic blockade, but women traders of Mother's market here want their shops damaged in an earthquake a year ago to be repaired soon.
Feb 22, 2017, 12:09 PM IST
Left parties fighting Manipur election to regain lost ground
Once a force to reckon with in Manipur politics, the CPI and CPI(M) are fighting the Assembly election to regain their lost ground in the state.
Feb 20, 2017, 12:52 PM IST
UP polls 2017: Filing of nominations for final phase ends today
The filing of nominations for final phase ends on Monday as today is the last day for withdrawal of nominations for the seventh and last phase of Assembly elections in Uttar Pradesh.
Feb 20, 2017, 09:18 AM IST
168 candidates in fray for first phase Manipur polls
A total of 168 candidates are left in the fray for the first phase of polls in Manipur in 38 Assembly constituencies.
Feb 19, 2017, 13:52 PM IST
Poor representation of women in candidate lists of political parties
Though women voters outnumber men in the electoral rolls in Manipur, only a small number of them have featured in the candidate lists of political parties in the upcoming state Assembly elections here.
Feb 19, 2017, 13:42 PM IST
Fight against AFSPA: Irom Sharmila says she has changed her strategy
Activist Irom Sharmila, who is making her electoral debut in the Manipur polls, today said she has not given up her fight against controversial law AFSPA but only changed her strategy.
Feb 19, 2017, 11:28 AM IST
Trinamool to raise the issue of economic blockade in Parliament
The Trinamool Congress on Saturday said it would raise in Parliament the issue of ongoing economic blockade in Manipur and already urged the Election Commission to take action to lift the blockade.
Feb 18, 2017, 10:22 AM IST
Majority should not disturb minority and vice-versa: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh
With Manipur facing an indefinite economic blockade imposed by UNC, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today said the state belongs to all ethnic groups and majority should not disturb the minority or vice-versa.
Feb 17, 2017, 16:51 PM IST
Irom Sharmila, Ibobi Singh file nominations for Manipur polls
Activist Irom Sharmila and Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who is seeking a fourth term, today filed their nominations for Thoubal Assembly seat in the upcoming Assembly elections.
Feb 16, 2017, 18:16 PM IST
Akhilesh hits back at Modi on 'inexperience' barb
Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav today made light of the Prime Minister's "inexperience" barb at him, saying he has learnt to cycle fast so that neither BSP's elephant nor BJP's lotus can come anywhere near the SP.
Feb 16, 2017, 16:55 PM IST
Manipur polls: Congress moves to ECI over Irom Sharmila's allegation
Imphal: The Congress on Wednesday moved to the Election Commission of India (ECI) over the allegation made by Irom Sharmila that she was offered Rs. 36 crore to contest elections in Manipur.
Feb 15, 2017, 18:51 PM IST
Manipur BJP announces candidates for 2 remaining seats
The BJP today announced names of candidates for the two remaining seats for the 60-member Manipur Assembly elections to be held next month.
Feb 08, 2017, 20:48 PM IST
Manipur polls 2017: BJP announces second list of 27 candidates
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday declared names of 27 more candidates for the Manipur Assembly elections.
Feb 06, 2017, 10:48 AM IST
Manipur Assembly elections 2017: What all are the burning issues in this crucial electoral battle
With Manipur going to polls on March 4 and 8, political parties have a host of issues to contend with.
Jan 31, 2017, 17:12 PM IST
