Abductions for extortion by militants rising in ManipurIMPHAL - Kidnapping for extortion by militants is increasing by the day in Manipur. The most recent case of abduction is that of Akoijam Tiken, the director Manipur Legislative Assembly secretariat. Sangai festival 2009 kicks off in ImphalIMPHAL - Manipur tourism received a major boost with state capital Imphal host to the ever popular Sangai Festival 2009. Flower-making business, a boon for Manipur’s unemployed womenIMPHAL - The popularity of artificial handmade flowers in Manipur is a boon for unemployed people, especially women, in the state. Suspected insurgents kill two migrant labourers in ManipurIMPHAL - Two migrant labourers were killed by suspected insurgents here on Thursday. This is the second such incident in past two days in the remote eastern state bordering Myanmar. Two migrant workers killed in ManipurIMPHAL - Two migrant workers were killed by unidentified gunmen in India’s restive northeastern state of Manipur in the second such incident in the past two days, officials said Thursday. Two migrant workers killed in ManipurIMPHAL - Two migrant workers were killed by unidentified gunmen in India’s restive northeastern state of Manipur in the second such incident in the past two days, officials said Thursday. Three killed in three explosions in ManipurIMPHAL - Three minors have been killed and four injured in three separate explosions in Manipur, police said Wednesday. Migrant labourer shot dead in ManipurIMPHAL - A migrant labourer was shot dead by unidentified gunmen here on Tuesday. Twenty-eight-year-old Deepak Kumar Shahu was shot dead at Pangei Haotan, four kilometres away from Heingang Police Station in Imphal. Imphal hosts food festival to boost tourism, hospitality sectorsImphal, Dec 15(ANI): An 11-day food festival was recently held in Imphal to bring together delicacies and culinary expertise of different communities from across the state onto one platform. Imphal hosts festival to promote tourism, by showcasing rich Manipuri cultureIMPHAL - Manipur Tourism Festival 2009, the annual cultural festival organized under the aegis of the Tourism Department, started with fanfare on Friday at Hafta Kangjeibung in Imphal. Militants gun down elderly farmer in ManipurIMPHAL - In a shocking incident, Ngangom Kuber of Chingmeirong , an elderly farmer, of Khongnang Karak was mercilessly beaten to death in, Imphal East District’s Nungpakthabi area for not meeting an extortion demand of rupees three lakh. Manipur hosts fair promoting rural handicrafts and handloomsIMPHAL - A ten-day fair was recently held in Manipur which was aimed at promoting rural handicrafts and handlooms of the state in domestic as well as international market. Manipur schools, colleges still shut after three monthsIMPHAL - All educational institutions in India’s restive northeastern state of Manipur have been shut for the past three months. There have been no classes and students are on the brink of losing a vital academic session. Three militants killed in Manipur gunfightIMPHAL - Three members of a militant group in Manipur were killed in a gunbattle with a rival outfit, police said Sunday. Government official abducted in ManipurIMPHAL - A senior state government engineer was abducted by unidentified militants in Manipur, police said Sunday. Manipur hosts tribal folk dance festivalIMPHAL - Imphal recently reverberated to rhythmic drumbeats and assorted musical instruments on the occasion of tribal Folk Dance Festival. Manipur hosts music concert to raise funds for orphansImphal, Dec 3(ANI): A music concert was recently held in Manipur, which was conducted for orphans, by the orphans, to raise funds for scores of children who lost their loved ones in due to violence in the state. Manipur state opens a rehabilitation camp for former rebels this WeekIMPHAL - Manipur government opened a rehabilitation camp for former rebels this week. The camp is part of Government’s efforts to enable the surrendered militants to join mainstream by ensuring their rehabilitation in the State. 2nd Chinjak food festival kick starts in ImphalIMPHAL - Second edition of Chinjak food festival kick-started here on Friday and received an overwhelming public response. Myanmar cultural troupe to perform in northeast IndiaIMPHAL - A 15-member cultural troupe from Myanmar will visit India’s northeastern region Saturday to showcase their country’s traditional art and culture, officials said here Friday. Militants kills five security personnel in ManipurIMPHAL - At least five paramilitary troopers, including an army major and a captain of the 43 Assam Rifles were reportedly killed in an ambush near Somtal village in Chandel district of Manipur. Five Assam Rifles troopers killed in ManipurIMPHAL - Five paramilitary troopers, including a major and a captain, were killed in an ambush by separatists Monday in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, officials said. Manipur Assembly by poll on December 19IMPHAL - By-poll to Yaiskul Assembly constituency in Imphal East district of Manipur would be held on December 19. Suspected militants lob grenade on army convoy in ManipurIMPHAL - Suspected militants lobbed a grenade on an army convoy here on Thursday, injuring two soldiers. First state level fair for tribal people in ManipurIMPHAL - In order to promote the products of the hill regions of Manipur, the State recently held its first State level Mega Tribal Fair, 2009. Miscreants kill retired medical superintendent in ImphalIMPHAL - In another shocking incident in Manipur, miscreants allegedly killed a retired medical superintendent who went missing after withdrawing Rs two lakhs from his bank account in Imphal. Three kids of family burnt to death in ManipurIMPHAL - Three children of a family were burnt to death after a cooking gas cylinder burst in their house in Manipur, police said here Tuesday. “Dance for Peace” staged in ImphalIMPHAL - With militancy affecting almost every sphere of life in Manipur, the urge to see peace and harmony returning to the place in on everyone’s mind. Educational institutes closure may cost a year to Manipuri studentsIMPHAL - With militancy affecting almost all aspects of life in Manipur, educational institutes too have been forced to close down for an indefinite period. Abducted engineers kin protest in ManipurIMPHAL - Kin and employees of provincial electricity department staged a protest here on Friday demanding the release of the engineers, who were abducted by suspected rebels. |