Manipur News

Ibobi Singh elected Manipur CLP leaderZee NewsImphal: Senior Congress leader Okram Ibobi Singh was today unanimously elected Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Manipur, and he could take oath as Chief Minister for a third consecutive term as e…

RediffManipur: A victory with a warning!RediffMamata Banerjee's Trinamool Congress, never before a force to reckon with in Manipur, has won seven seats in the recent assembly elections, overtaking established political forces like the Manipur Peopl…

Calcutta TelegraphSharmila freed, shuns Ibobi as CMCalcutta TelegraphImphal, March 12: Manipur's rights crusader Irom Sharmila, who was released from jail today after completing yet another term for “attempting to commit suicide”, urged New Del…

Hindustan TimesIrom freed, ritual re-arrest aheadHindustan TimesPTI photo Manipur's anti-AFSPA activist Irom Chanu Sharmila was freed from annual detention on Monday, two days before her 40thbirthday, setting the stage for her re-arrest routine to …

ROCK MUSIC MANIPUR Vol.1 Released:E-Pao.netRock Music Manipur Vol. 1, a compilation album of original music featuring 25 bands and individual artists, was released on the 9th of March, 2012. The compilation also includes 2 bonus tracks from Manipur&#39…

Manipur assembly dissolvedTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: Manipur assembly was dissolved on Monday with chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh submitting his resignation to governor Gurbachan Jagat to pave way for the formation of the new government. Ibobi chaired the…

New themes in Holi festival – Manipur celebrates with Game and grandeurE-Pao.net“Manipur is already a sports power house. We want to groom young children to be sportspersons as well as healthy and good citizens. We have introduced the entertainment i…

Manipur Sports News UpdatesE-Pao.netImphal West District Football Association sailed into the final, defeating DSA Sadar Hills by 2-1 goals in the Kangleipak Football Trophy 2012 at Mapal Kangjeibung. In another match, DSA Tamenglong overcame Imphal Ea…

The HinduIbobi Singh to remain chief minister of ManipurHindustan TimesManipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh has again been named Congress legislature party (CLP) leader and will be sworn in as chief minister for the third consecutive term. The swea…

NDTVIn annual ritual, Irom Sharmila releasedNDTVImphal: Irom Sharmila one of the world's longest political prisoners was released from detention on Monday morning in Imphal, the capital of Manipur in India's North East. Sharmila, 39, was detain…

BBC NewsIndia politics: New state MPs 'face criminal charges'BBC NewsThe ruling Congress party fared poorly in state elections that have just been held in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Goa. These polls are seen as a litmus tes…

Ibobi Singh to retain Manipur CM's postE-Pao.netThe internal tussle over the selection of the Congress legislature wing leader in Manipur was put to rest with Okram Ibobi Singh reportedly having been selected for the top post, paving his way to bec…

Coming to Manipur- FireHouse Rock to Rescue India Tour 2012E-Pao.netThe Ultimate Rock and Roll Experience is headed straight to you!!! International Rock band FIREHOUSE is slated to perform live at Imphal on April 10, 2012. The “FireHouse Rock to res…

Group discussion on "Nationalism and Imperialism in the context of Manipur"E-Pao.netOn the topic “Nationalism and Imperialism in the context of Manipur” ,a group discussion was held on 7th march in Malka Ganj, Delhi. Youths' Study Cir…

A National Seminar on Manipur at JamiaIndia Education DiaryNew Delhi: Critical issues facing Manipur, ranging from the former kingdom's struggle against both the British and Burma to survive, to contemporary issues of alienation and conflict, will …

Nagas in Manipur rejected NPF referendum says NPCCE-Pao.netNPCC also maintained that NPF's entry into Manipur was a “blessing in disguise” for Ibobi Singh who did not campaign “even once” in the hill districts where people “voluntarily vo…

The HinduIbobi Singh to retain Manipur CM's postTimes of IndiaIMPHAL: The internal tussle over the selection of the Congress legislature wing leader in Manipur was put to rest with Okram Ibobi Singh reportedly having been selected for the top post,…

Election debacle: BJP needs serious introspectionTimes of IndiaAfter a poor show in last year's assembly elections in the state, the party received a drubbing in the Manipur polls this year despite putting in all effort. Over the years, BJP has exp…