Assembly elections 2017: Close fight between Congress, BJP in Manipur
Territorial integrity of the ancient kingdom of Manipur that had merged with India and the recurring economic blockades by tribal groups are the major issues in Manipur where the upcoming assembly polls are witnessing a close battle between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP.
Feb 16, 2017, 12:10 PM ISTManipur groups warn of retaliation against Naga blockade
Assam-based organisations of Manipuri people on Wednesday warned of retaliation if the Naga-imposed indefinite economic blockade of Manipur is not withdrawn soon.
Jan 11, 2017, 22:38 PM ISTManipur blockade: 11 supporters of United Naga Council injured during protest
Eleven suspected supporters of United Naga Council were injured when they tried to storm the Deputy Commissioner's office in Senapati district to protest creation of seven new districts, police said today.
Jan 04, 2017, 13:58 PM ISTMHA seeks report from Rajasthan on 'assault' of Arunachal student
The action came after Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju was informed about an incident of alleged harassment of Haa Tama, a student of Dr K N Modi university in Rajasthan.
Dec 17, 2016, 23:37 PM ISTDoordarshan plans to launch new channel exclusively for Northeast
The channel will be launched in January.
Dec 10, 2016, 22:49 PM ISTULFA cadres travelled to Pakistan in 1990s to receive training, ISI may still be active in Northeast India: Book
Many groups of ULFA cadres travelled to Pakistan during the 1990s to receive training with the help of ISI.
Nov 21, 2016, 19:11 PM ISTAt least 25 soldiers dead in Somalia fighting
At least 25 soldiers were killed in weekend fighting between rival Puntland and Galmudug regional forces in the Somali town of Galkayo, military officials on both sides said on Monday.
Nov 07, 2016, 19:43 PM ISTDelhi Police being sensitised towards people from northeast: Rajnath
Rajnath said that the government is committed to ensure that the Naga people have their rightful honour, dignity and pride of place in the country.
Nov 05, 2016, 23:56 PM ISTTwo former Congress MLAs join BJP in Manipur
Two former Congress MLAs today joined BJP ahead of the upcoming state elections due in early 2017.
Oct 17, 2016, 17:50 PM ISTFlash flood hits Manipur-Myanmar border, bridge washed away
A flash flood triggered by torrential rains on Monday night along Manipur-Myanmar border washed away a bridge and destroyed several houses, the police said on Tuesday.
Oct 11, 2016, 15:22 PM ISTRam Vilas Paswan announces setting up National Consumer Helpline for Northeast
Union minister Ram Vilas Paswan on Sunday announced setting up of a national consumer helpline for the northeast region.
Oct 03, 2016, 23:26 PM ISTKidnapped ex-Assam Rifles man from Northeast rescued, two held
Two members of an inter-state gang have been arrested here for kidnapping a retired Assam Rifles personnel from the northeast and his nephew, police said on Monday. The victims have been rescued.
Sep 26, 2016, 22:53 PM ISTManipur High Court gets new Chief Justice
Justice Rakesh Ranjan Prashad was on Thursday sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court.
Sep 22, 2016, 15:47 PM ISTIrom 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 ISTIED blast in Assam, no one injured
In the run up to Independence Day, militants Thursday exploded an improvised explosive devise (IED) in Assam's Tinsukia district.
Aug 11, 2016, 12:34 PM ISTBSF camp targeted in Imphal, three civilians injured
A powerful blast triggered by an Improvised Explosive Device allegedly targeting a BSF camp near Imphal in Manipur took place on Wednesday.
Aug 10, 2016, 11:01 AM ISTTributes paid to former Arunachal chief minister Kalikho Pul in Itanagar
Locals on Wednesday morning paid homage to former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Kalikho Pul, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances at his residence on Tuesday.
Aug 10, 2016, 10:38 AM ISTLet 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'Iron Lady' Irom Chanu Sharmila ends epic fast against AFSPA, aspires to be Manipur CM
'Iron Lady' Irom Chanu Sharmila, who ended her epic 16-year-long fast, said on Tuesday that she wants to become the Chief Minister of Manipur and remove the draconian AFSPA act.
Aug 09, 2016, 08:48 AM ISTFloods affect 19 lakh people in Assam, 20 killed; Rajnath Singh conducts aerial survey
As the flood situation in Assam continued to remain grim, Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday conducted an aerial survey of flood-hit areas.
Jul 30, 2016, 14:24 PM IST