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Imphal, April 11 – After paying solemn tribute to Border Security Force (BSF) Constable Mithun Mandal, who was martyred in suspected militant firing while on patrol duty in the Ukhrul district of Manipur, his remains were sent to his ancestral home in West Bengal on Saturday.A BSF spokesperson...

Kolkata, April 11 Attacking the BJP over the death of a BSF constable from Malda in Manipur, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee on Saturday said those who want a change in Bengal should first "turn their gaze" towards the Northeastern state.BSF Constable Mithun Mandal was shot dead on Friday while...

Imphal, April 11 Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said on Saturday that efforts are being made to relocate some central forces deployed in the peripheral areas of the valley districts to adjoining hill regions and replace them with state security personnel.The minister's remarks come...

New Delhi, April 11 – It was a brief, cordial exchange, unlike those witnessed when the House is in session. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, met in the Parliament complex on Saturday.A viral online video showed the leaders sharing a...

Imphal, April 11 – On Saturday, Manipur paid tribute to Maharaj Narasingh on the occasion of his 176th death anniversary. He led the fight to free Manipur from foreign rule during the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-1826).Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh...

Chennai, April 11 DMK President M.K. Stalin has alleged that the BJP's main agenda is to keep minorities in fear, and everyone is aware of what is happening in the states governed by the saffron party.Stalin further alleged that Muslims continue to be subjected to attacks."Now, a situation...

Imphal, April 11 Security forces arrested two individuals in Churachandpur district, Manipur, after seizing weapons and poppy seeds from their possession, police said.They were apprehended in the T Bangla MVCP area under the Churachandpur Police Station limits on Friday, according to a police...

Imphal, April 10 – A Border Security Force constable was killed on Friday in what is believed to be an attack by militants while on patrol duty in the Ukhrul district of Manipur, officials said.Police reported that Constable Mithun Mandal, from the village of Bhagjan Tola in West Bengal, was...

Imphal, April 10 A Border Security Force constable was killed on Friday while on patrol duty in the Ukhrul district of Manipur, officials said.Constable Mithun Mandal from West Bengal was "struck by a bullet fired from an unknown direction around 4:30 pm," an official said.Mandal, who was...

New Delhi, April 10 In a diplomatic outreach, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met with Myanmar's new President Min Aung Hlaing on Friday and handed over a letter of felicitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Singh represented India at the inauguration of Aung...

Imphal, April 10 – The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Indian Army's Red Shield Division reiterated on Friday that the Indian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all communities in Manipur, officials said.Defence Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mahendra Rawat...

Imphal, April 10 – Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday emphasized the need for balanced and inclusive development across the state, asserting that Manipur cannot progress unless all districts advance alongside the capital city, Imphal.During his maiden visit to the...

Imphal, April 10 Describing Manipur as a “Mini India” with 36 communities safeguarding its territorial integrity, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday stressed the need for unity and inclusive development during his visit to the Senapati district.The chief minister lauded civil...

Imphal, April 10 Six individuals have been arrested for allegedly attempting to steal weapons from police personnel and violating a curfew imposed in the region in response to the evolving situation following the bomb blast in Bishnupur district, police said on Friday.The arrested individuals...

Imphal, April 9 – Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reaffirmed on Thursday that the state government remains firmly committed to safeguarding peace and stability in the face of rising tensions following a deadly blast earlier in the week.Chairing a high-level security review...

New Delhi, April 9 The Ministry of Jal Shakti (Water Resources) reviewed the progress made by states on river rejuvenation and pollution abatement on Thursday, with a focus on the implementation of action plans for polluted river stretches and the functioning of sewage treatment infrastructure...

Aizawl, April 9 The Mizoram government is set to sign a peace accord with the faction led by Lalhmingthanga Sanate of the Hmar People's Convention (Democratic), or HPC(D), on April 14, an official said on Thursday.This group is the last active insurgent faction in the state.This was...

Imphal, April 9 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday said his government was taking all necessary measures in coordination with the Centre to take action against the perpetrators of the Bishnupur bomb attack that killed two children, amid protests in the five valley districts...

Imphal, April 9 Despite the curfew, thousands of demonstrators across five districts of Manipur held protest rallies and set tires ablaze in protest against the bomb attack that claimed the lives of two children in Bishnupur district.In Tiddim Line, Imphal West district, hundreds of people...

Imphal, April 9 Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on Thursday that his government was taking all necessary measures in coordination with the Centre to take action against the perpetrators of the Bishnupur bomb attack, which killed two children, amid protests in the five valley...