Manipur
24 first-timers among 55 in fray in Imphal West
Imphal: Altogether 24 out of the 55 candidates contesting the 1st phase election in Imphal West on February 28 are first-time candidates.Imphal West district has 13 Assembly Constituencies, all of which are going to the polls in the first phase of...
Manipur
Expenditure Observers to keep close tab on election expenditure
Bishnupur: Expenditure Observers deputed for Bishnupur district Akta Jain, and Mahesh G. Jiwade, today asserted that they will keep a close tab on election expenditures to ensure free, fair and abetment-free election in the district.They also appealed to...
Manipur
Observers and DEO meet with candidates’ representatives in Imphal East
Imphal: In relation to the ensuing 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly General Elections, a meeting highlighting the poll preparedness and the major issues in the poll process was held Saturday at the Panchayat Bhawan of Imphal East DEO Office, presided...
Manipur
34 candidates in fray for six ACs of Churachandpur, Pherzawl Districts
Churachandpur: Churachandpur has been preparing for the polls smoothly and the second randomisation of polling personnel was held Saturday evening at DC’s office here. Meanwhile, in order to ensure that nothing is left to chances for the successful conduct of...
Manipur
Manipur polls: Over 12 lakh voters to decide fate of 173 candidates in 1st phase
Imphal: The high stakes electoral battle in Manipur will commence with voting on February 28 for 42 seats in the first phase where the BJP’s dominance since 2017 faces a challenge not only from a resurgent Congress, but also...
Manipur
“Nungshiba Magi”: Lata Mangeshkar’s Manipuri songs fondly remembered
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Imphal: Lata Mangeshkar's melodious voice has won hearts and souls of several generations of people in the Indian subcontinent and people of Manipur in the eastern most corner of the country have a special reason for remembering her.She...
Manipur
Two PLA cadres nabbed in Manipur
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Imphal: Manipur Police and troops nabbed two cadres of PLA in two separate operations on Wednesday.Assam Rifles official said based on specific intelligence, troops of Assam Rifles and Manipur Police launched operations leading to the apprehensions. One 9mm...
Manipur
Kidnapped drivers rescued in Manipur
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Imphal: Two truck drivers who were kidnapped by unknown miscreants were rescued on Friday by Manipur Police and troops.Police said it received a report that two drivers of two Tata Trucks which were carrying FCI food grains were...
Manipur
Manipur polls: One withdraws; 55 candidates in fray in Imphal West
Imphal: Independent candidate Pukhrambam Somojit Singh withdrew his candidature from 20-Langthabal Assembly Constituency leaving just four contesting candidates in the Assembly Constituency. Somojit submitted withdrawal of candidature at the office of the Returning Officer Scindia Laipubam at 1:20pm Friday.With...
Manipur
Filling of nominations for Ukhrul, Kamjong closed
Ukhrul: Filling of nomination papers to the 12th Manipur State Assembly Election 2022 for 43-Phungyar( ST) A/C, 44-Ukhrul(ST) A/C & 45-Chingai(ST) A/C was closed at 03:00pm of February 11, 2022, as per the guidelines given by Election Commission of India(ECI). All...
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Manipur King calls for return of ‘lost territory’, Congress counters with historical facts
Imphal: Manipur’s Titular King, Maharaja Sanajaoba Leishemba, has urged the Indian government to explore the possibility of reclaiming Kabaw...