Manipur: 4 killed, 23 injured in a bomb blast at Imphal market complex

Four persons were killed and 23 others injured in a powerful bomb blast at Imphal market complex on Wednesday.

Four persons were killed and 23 others injured in a powerful bomb blast at Imphal market complex on Wednesday.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/manipur-4-killed-23-injured-in-a-bomb-blast-at-imphal-market-complex/533357-3-225.html

A day after release, Irom Sharmila arrested again

A day after being released from jail, rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila was on Friday arrested once again by police under the same charge of attempt to commit suicide by means of her indefinite fast.

A day after being released from jail, rights activist Irom Chanu Sharmila was on Friday arrested once again by police under the same charge of attempt to commit suicide by means of her indefinite fast.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/a-day-after-release-irom-sharmila-arrested-again/524566-3.html

Manipur: Activist Irom Sharmila released from jail

Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila who is on indefinite fast since November 2000 was released from judicial custody on Thursday night. The activist has been demanding end to Armed Force Special Protection Act (AFSPA) in Manipur and have been in judicial c…

Manipuri activist Irom Sharmila who is on indefinite fast since November 2000 was released from judicial custody on Thursday night. The activist has been demanding end to Armed Force Special Protection Act (AFSPA) in Manipur and have been in judicial custody since November 2000.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/manipur-activist-irom-sharmila-released-from-jail/524376-3-225.html

Congress wins by-election in Manipur

Congress candidate Elangbam Dwijamani was on Monday declared elected from Hiyanglam Assembly constituency in Thoubal district of Manipur for which bypoll was held on October 17, state poll officials said.

Congress candidate Elangbam Dwijamani was on Monday declared elected from Hiyanglam Assembly constituency in Thoubal district of Manipur for which bypoll was held on October 17, state poll officials said.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.com/news/congress-wins-byelection-in-manipur/507452-3.html

Minor brutally raped and murdered in Manipur

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by her 24-year-old neighbour in Manipur’s Imphal West district following which the villagers attacked the accused leaving him seriously injured.

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by her 24-year-old neighbour in Manipur’s Imphal West district following which the villagers attacked the accused leaving him seriously injured.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.com/news/minor-brutally-raped-and-murdered-in-manipur/511209-3.html

Immense scope for tourism in North East states, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there is immense scope for tourism in North East states and that his government will make the world realise the potential of Manipur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there is immense scope for tourism in North East states and that his government will make the world realise the potential of Manipur.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.com/news/immense-scope-for-tourism-in-north-east-states-says-pm-modi/515755-3.html

SC directs Centre to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to Manorama’s mother

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to pay Rs 10 lakh to the mother of Manipuri girl Thangjam Manorama, who was killed by Assam Rifles personnel in 2004.

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to pay Rs 10 lakh to the mother of Manipuri girl Thangjam Manorama, who was killed by Assam Rifles personnel in 2004.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.com/news/sc-directs-centre-to-pay-rs-10-lakh-compensation-to-manoramas-mother/518777-3.html

Irom Sharmila’s fight agaInst AFSPA, Mary Kom’s gold keep Manipur in news in 2014

Terrorist activities including blasts on Republic Day, Irom Sharmila’s fast entering the 15th year and boxer MC Mary Kom winning an Asiad gold kept Manipur in news in 2014.

Terrorist activities including blasts on Republic Day, Irom Sharmila’s fast entering the 15th year and boxer MC Mary Kom winning an Asiad gold kept Manipur in news in 2014.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.com/news/irom-sharmilas-fight-against-afspa-mary-koms-gold-keep-manipur-in-news-in-2014/519272-3.html

Irom Sharmila’s fight agaInst AFSPA, Mary Kom’s gold keep Manipur in news in 2014

Terrorist activities including blasts on Republic Day, Irom Sharmila’s fast entering the 15th year and boxer MC Mary Kom winning an Asiad gold kept Manipur in news in 2014.

Terrorist activities including blasts on Republic Day, Irom Sharmila’s fast entering the 15th year and boxer MC Mary Kom winning an Asiad gold kept Manipur in news in 2014.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/irom-sharmilas-fight-against-afspa-mary-koms-gold-keep-manipur-in-news-in-2014/519272-3-225.html

SC directs Centre to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation to Manorama’s mother

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to pay Rs 10 lakh to the mother of Manipuri girl Thangjam Manorama, who was killed by Assam Rifles personnel in 2004.

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre to pay Rs 10 lakh to the mother of Manipuri girl Thangjam Manorama, who was killed by Assam Rifles personnel in 2004.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/sc-directs-centre-to-pay-rs-10-lakh-compensation-to-manoramas-mother/518777-3-225.html

PM Modi says tourism necessary for development of Manipur

Modi said north eastern states was an ‘enchanting’ place and all efforts should be made to develop the region.

Modi said north eastern states was an ‘enchanting’ place and all efforts should be made to develop the region.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/pm-modi-says-tourism-necessary-for-development-of-manipur/515787-3-225.html

Immense scope for tourism in North East states, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there is immense scope for tourism in North East states and that his government will make the world realise the potential of Manipur.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that there is immense scope for tourism in North East states and that his government will make the world realise the potential of Manipur.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/immense-scope-for-tourism-in-north-east-states-says-pm-modi/515755-3-225.html

Minor brutally raped and murdered in Manipur

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by her 24-year-old neighbour in Manipur’s Imphal West district following which the villagers attacked the accused leaving him seriously injured.

An eight-year-old girl was allegedly raped and murdered by her 24-year-old neighbour in Manipur’s Imphal West district following which the villagers attacked the accused leaving him seriously injured.

Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/minor-brutally-raped-and-murdered-in-manipur/511209-3-225.html