215 candidates file nominations for first phase in Manipur
Scrutiny of papers for the first phase of elections will be held on February 16 and the last date of withdrawal is on February 18.
Feb 15, 2017, 13:03 PM IST
Prakash Javadekar confident BJP will form ministry in Manipur
Manipur is going to elect a new 60-member Assembly in two phases on March 4 and 8.
Feb 13, 2017, 14:39 PM IST
Irom Sharmila to contest against Manipur CM Ibobi Singh
Irom Sharmila will contest from Thoubal seat, convenor of her party People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance (PRJA) Erendro Leichonbam, said.
Feb 06, 2017, 15:02 PM IST
Irom Sharmila's PRJA awaits EC nod for 'whistle' as party symbol
The main reason behind choosing the image of a whistle is "to awaken the people to end corruption".
Feb 02, 2017, 13:54 PM IST
Manipur Assembly elections 2017: All you need to know
The polling to elect 60 members of Manipur Legislative Assembly election, 2017 will be held on March 4 and 8 as the term of current Legislative Assembly ends on 18 March 2017.
Feb 01, 2017, 16:10 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
'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila to contest Manipur polls against CM Okram Ibobi
After ending her fast in August last year, she formed a new political party called the People's Resurgence and Justice Alliance.
Jan 02, 2017, 19:03 PM IST
Irom Sharmila launches 'People’s Resurgence and Justice Alliance’ to take on Manipur CM Ibobi Singh
Irom Sharmila on Tuesday launched a new political party 'the Peoples Resurgence and Justice Alliance' (PRAJA) to contest assembly elections in Manipur due to be held early next year.
Oct 18, 2016, 16:42 PM IST
Irom Sharmila wants to meet, take advice from PM Modi
After Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, rights activist Irom Sharmila now wants to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi expecting good advice from him.
Oct 02, 2016, 10:44 AM IST
Sharmila meets Kejriwal, seeks advice on fighting Manipur polls
During the 45-minutes-long meeting at Delhi Secretariat, Kejriwal assured her of all possible support to her for fighting the election.
Sep 26, 2016, 22:43 PM IST
Taapsee Pannu approached for biopic on Irom Sharmila!
Taapsee Pannu has revealed she has been approached for a biopic on Irom Sharmila!
Sep 07, 2016, 17:32 PM IST
Sorry, Irom Sharmila!
Irom Sharmila, a woman of indefatigable spirit, broke her 16-year long fast recently.
Aug 31, 2016, 13:44 PM IST
Irom Chanu Sharmila's mother meets her after 16 years
Irom Sharmila, who recently ended her fast-unto-death, had a pleasant surprise on Friday when her aged mother, Sakhi, came to meet her after 16 years.
Aug 19, 2016, 23:20 PM IST
Police picks up Manipuri woman editor fasting against AFSPA
Imphal west district police on Saturday picked up Arambam Robita, editor of `Women and Crime Journal`, a monthly magazine, for sitting on a fast--unto-death demanding the repeal of the controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).
Aug 13, 2016, 17:59 PM IST
As Irom Sharmila ends 16 yr long strike, another Manipuri to sit on indefinite fast against AFSPA — Details inside
Days after iconic rights activist Irom Sharmila ended her 16-year-old hunger strike, a 32-year-old woman from Manipur vowed to carry forward the protest against Armed Forces (Special Powers) Acts (AFSPA) by launching an indefinite fast.
Aug 13, 2016, 11:59 AM IST
People have been looking at me from their own perspective: Irom Sharmila on protests against her
Manipuri human rights activist Irom Sharmila, who on Tuesday ended her 16-year-long fast, on Wednesday said those opposing her decision have misunderstood her.
Aug 10, 2016, 18:13 PM IST
REVEALED! Secret of Irom Sharmila's good health even after 16-year hunger strike
Under police detention, Irom Chanu Sharmila has spent almost all of the last 16 years at the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences Hospital in Imphal.
Aug 10, 2016, 12:49 PM IST
Even after 16 years, Irom Sharmila keeps her mother waiting
Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila has not visited her house at Kongpal Kongkham Leikai, on the edge of Imphal city, even once all these years.
Aug 10, 2016, 12:32 PM IST
Let militants clear their doubts with my blood: Irom Sharmila on threat to her life
Manipur's 'Iron Lady' Irom Sharmila has said that let militants clear their doubts with her blood.
Aug 10, 2016, 10:26 AM IST
