Okram Ibobi Singh

Meet N Biren Singh - the first BJP CM to win successive term in Manipur: A look at his profile

BJP leader and acting Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today met state Governor La. Ganesan and submitted his claim to form the next government in the state. 

Mar 20, 2022, 19:50 PM IST

Manipur police start inquiry into multi-crore scam

Police have started an inquiry into the Rs 185.79 crore scam in the Manipur Development Society (MDS) and have recovered files relating to the scam.

Sep 06, 2017, 09:43 AM IST

Senior Manipur Minister quits, CM N Biren Singh in Delhi

The month-old BJP-led coalition government in Manipur was rocked with senior Minister L. Jayentakumar - in charge of Health and three other important portfolios - tendering his resignation in protest against "uncalled for interference" by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh.

Apr 15, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

N Biren Singh: Some key facts about Manipur's next CM

Nongthombam Biren Singh is all set to be the next chief minister of Manipur as the state Governor Najma Heptulla on Tuesday invited BJP to form government.

Mar 14, 2017, 18:32 PM IST

Manipur CM Ibobi Singh says will resign soon; Governor Heptulla likely to invite BJP to form govt

In a major development in Manipur politics, CM O Ibobi Singh has said that he will resign in a short period of time.

Mar 13, 2017, 17:34 PM IST

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

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

Hung assembly in Manipur: Congress becomes single largest party with 28 seats, BJP gets 21

The results of the Manipur Assembly Elections 2017 were declared and the numbers indicate that it will perhaps be a hung assembly as neither Congress nor BJP could secure an absolute majority. 

Mar 11, 2017, 22:36 PM IST

Assembly elections 2017: Impressive show in Manipur; 83% voter turnout recorded

83 percent of the voters exercised their rights for the second and final phase of the Manipur Assembly elections on Wednesday. A total of 98 contestants are vying for the 22 seats spread across the

Mar 09, 2017, 16:57 PM IST

Manipur Assembly Elections 2017, Phase 1: As it happened

Manipur records 84.8% voter turnout till 6 pm in Phase 1 of assembly elections.

Mar 04, 2017, 17:05 PM IST

Manipur at 'crossroads' — Violence, corruption and much more

Manipur, literally meaning the land of ‘jewel’, seems to be inadvertently losing out its flavor of what it used to be known for in the past. With the state entangling in never-ending conflicts, Manipur, which boasts of its exotic landscapes, today finds itself in ‘complete mayhem’.

Mar 03, 2017, 19:10 PM IST

Manipur goes to polls on Saturday

The polling will start at 7 am tomorrow in Manipur where elections are be held in two phases.

Mar 03, 2017, 12:33 PM 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 rides bicycle for 20 km to file nomination from Thoubal against CM Okram Ibobi

Activist Irom Sharmila, better known as the 'Iron lady of Manipur', rode a bicycle for nearly 20 kilometres to file nomination for Thoubal Assembly seat in the upcoming Manipur Assembly Elections 2017. 

Feb 17, 2017, 10:09 AM IST

Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: `BJP will win comfortably`

BJP leader and Union Minister Prakash Javadekar has claimed that his party is expecting a comfortable win in the Manipur Assembly polls scheduled to be held on March 4 and 8.

Feb 02, 2017, 15:09 PM IST

Manipur Assembly Elections 2017: Will Congress be able to retain power in blockade-hit state? Here's detailed analysis

Congress might face a tough challenge from BJP in the electoral battle.

Feb 01, 2017, 00:15 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

Manipur Elections 2017: Will Irom Chanu ​Sharmila, the ‘Iron Lady’, be able to prove her prowess?

The Manipur Elections 2017 will be held in two phases - March 4 and March 8.

Jan 31, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

Rajnath to meet Manipur CM Ibobi Singh over economic blockade

Minister of States for Home Kiren Rijiju recently said the blockade in any form was "totally unacceptable"

Jan 18, 2017, 10:55 AM IST

Series of bomb blasts in Manipur ahead of CM Okram Ibobi's Ukhrul visit

Though the blasts took place before Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's visit, he is still going to visit the Ukhrul.

Oct 24, 2016, 11:49 AM IST