Manipur CM Okram Ibobi Singh elected as Congress legislature party leader
Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh was on Sunday elected as the Congress legislature party leader.
Mar 12, 2017, 16:14 PM IST
Who will take power in Manipur? Congress or BJP?
Uncertainty looms large on government formation in Manipur although the ruling Congress is the single largest party in the new assembly with 28 seats.
Mar 12, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
BJP, Congress trying to woo splinter parties in Manipur
The ruling Congress and the BJP have secured 28 and 21 seats respectively in a hung assembly after the Manipur assembly elections, and are exploring ways to get support from the splinter parties to form the government.
Mar 12, 2017, 12:50 PM IST
Record 86% turnout in last phase of Manipur polls
Manipur today witnessed a record turnout of 86 per cent in the second and last phase of polling in 22 Assembly constituencies, the highest since 2009 general elections.
Mar 09, 2017, 00:34 AM IST
UNC to oppose Congress in Manipur assembly polls, asks Nagas to support NPF candidates
The United Naga Council (UNC) which has been continuing a blockade in two national highways in Manipur since November 1, has said it would oppose Congress in the Assembly election to be held on March 4 and 8.
Feb 28, 2017, 11:34 AM IST
Bombs recovered ahead of PM Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur
Police have intensified frisking all over the state capital to ensure that there was no loophole in the security arrangements for the Prime Minister's visit.
Feb 24, 2017, 12:51 PM IST
Insurgents impose curfew during PM Narendra Modi's visit to Manipur
The apex body of six insurgent groups in Manipur, the Coordinating Committee (Corcom) has imposed a curfew from 6 am on Saturday.
Feb 24, 2017, 09:32 AM IST
Athenpot Thinba - a royal legacy in Manipur poll campaign
In Manipur, where the over three-month-long economic blockade has hit life, among the most popular form of campaigning for the March assembly polls is the unique 'Athenpot Thinba' or flag hoisting ceremony.
Feb 23, 2017, 12:55 PM IST
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
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
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: Phungzathang Tonsing quits Congress, joins National People's Party
Phungzathang Tonsing, a veteran Congress leader of Manipur, has resigned from the primary membership of Congress.
Feb 11, 2017, 14:44 PM IST
Notification issued for 2nd phase assembly election in Manipur
Notification for the second phase polling on March 8 to 22 assembly seats in Manipur was issued today.
Feb 09, 2017, 20:40 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
