News articles about Manipur from CNN IBN
A team of young professionals in Manipur is going out of its way to help the victims of continuing counter-insurgency operations to help overcome the trauma. And a dance therapy workshop is an innovative and a first-of-its-kind venture to help the vict…
A team of young professionals in Manipur is going out of its way to help the victims of continuing counter-insurgency operations to help overcome the trauma. And a dance therapy workshop is an innovative and a first-of-its-kind venture to help the victims.
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One person was killed and another was left injured in a blast in Imphal on Monday. The blast took place along the Imphal airport road.
One person was killed and another was left injured in a blast in Imphal on Monday. The blast took place along the Imphal airport road.
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A tremor of moderate intensity was felt for half a minute in Manipur at 6.44 am on Sunday, official sources said.
A tremor of moderate intensity was felt for half a minute in Manipur at 6.44 am on Sunday, official sources said.
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Irom Sharmila, Manipur’s ‘Iron Lady’, on Monday completed 12 years of protest demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). On an indefinite fast, Sharmila, who is force-fed through the nose to keep her alive began her fast till deat…
Irom Sharmila, Manipur’s ‘Iron Lady’, on Monday completed 12 years of protest demanding repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA). On an indefinite fast, Sharmila, who is force-fed through the nose to keep her alive began her fast till death after ten persons, including a boy who received the national bravery award, were shot dead in an alleged encounter with Assam Rifles personnel at Malom near Imphal airport on November 2, 2000.
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She is protesting against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
She is protesting against the Armed Forces Special Powers Act.
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A low intensity blast took place outside the office of the Assam Rifles Public Relations Officer (PRO) on Tuesday morning in Imphal, Manipur. No casualties were reported.
A low intensity blast took place outside the office of the Assam Rifles Public Relations Officer (PRO) on Tuesday morning in Imphal, Manipur. No casualties were reported.
Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/manipur-blast-outside-defence-pro-office/294864-3-225.html
A powerful bomb went off at Tiddim ground near Imphal airport on Sunday, seconds after Army personnel in trucks passed the area.
A powerful bomb went off at Tiddim ground near Imphal airport on Sunday, seconds after Army personnel in trucks passed the area.
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Twenty-two illegal Bangladeshi migrants, who had entered Manipur to work as labourers, have been sentenced to two years imprisonment by a local court.
Twenty-two illegal Bangladeshi migrants, who had entered Manipur to work as labourers, have been sentenced to two years imprisonment by a local court.
Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/22-bangladeshi-migrants-sentenced-to-2year-jail/294076-3-225.html
A bomb exploded in the office complex of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Special Bureau in Imphal west district of Manipur but no casualty was reported, officials said on Friday.
A bomb exploded in the office complex of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) and Special Bureau in Imphal west district of Manipur but no casualty was reported, officials said on Friday.
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At least seven Assam Rifles personnel were injured in a bomb blast in Bishenpur district of Manipur on Sunday when the para-military personnel were jogging in a road, official sources said.
At least seven Assam Rifles personnel were injured in a bomb blast in Bishenpur district of Manipur on Sunday when the para-military personnel were jogging in a road, official sources said.
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Insurgents of seven major outfits on Thursday asked the outsiders particularly migrant labourers to leave Manipur as their presence overwhelmed the identities, customs and cultures of minority communities who have been living in Imphal peacefully for s…
Insurgents of seven major outfits on Thursday asked the outsiders particularly migrant labourers to leave Manipur as their presence overwhelmed the identities, customs and cultures of minority communities who have been living in Imphal peacefully for some thousand of years.
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Two Assam Rifles jawans have been injured in an IED blast in Imphal on Wednesday.
Two Assam Rifles jawans have been injured in an IED blast in Imphal on Wednesday.
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In April this year, ten boys were forcefully taken to militant training camps in Myanmar. The family members of three boys in this village are still living in fear. Mother of ex-child soldier said, “I am living in constant fear and think what will happ…
In April this year, ten boys were forcefully taken to militant training camps in Myanmar. The family members of three boys in this village are still living in fear. Mother of ex-child soldier said, “I am living in constant fear and think what will happen to my son in the future.”
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There are at least 40 insurgent outfits in Manipur and desperate for new recruits, they have been targeting children in the state. In April this year, 10 boys were forcefully taken to militant training camps in Myanmar. The family members of the three …
There are at least 40 insurgent outfits in Manipur and desperate for new recruits, they have been targeting children in the state. In April this year, 10 boys were forcefully taken to militant training camps in Myanmar. The family members of the three boys, who managed to get released, are still living in fear.
Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/manipur-militant-groups-hiring-child-soldiers/286935-3-225.html
A road in interior Churachandpur district of Manipur has been named after Olympic bronze medal winner pugilist MC Mary Kom. During a reception held in honour of Kom at Churachandpur district headquarters, Manipur Health Minister T Phungzathang said gov…
A road in interior Churachandpur district of Manipur has been named after Olympic bronze medal winner pugilist MC Mary Kom. During a reception held in honour of Kom at Churachandpur district headquarters, Manipur Health Minister T Phungzathang said government has decided to name the road connecting Churachandpur town to the office of the deputy commissioner’s office as ‘Mary Kom Ring Road’.
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Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister R Ashok on Sunday appealed to students and workers from the Northeast, who had left Bangalore recently in the wake of “wrong” SMS messages on Assam violence, to return to the state and resume their work without fear.
Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister R Ashok on Sunday appealed to students and workers from the Northeast, who had left Bangalore recently in the wake of “wrong” SMS messages on Assam violence, to return to the state and resume their work without fear.
Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/karnataka-dy-cm-asks-northeast-indians-to-return/285707-62-129.html
The United Naga Council (UNC) began its 96-hour economic blockade on Manipur portion of Imphal-Dimapur-Guawahati National Highway 39 from Sunday midnight to press its demand for ‘alternative arrangement’ for Nagas in the state.
The United Naga Council (UNC) began its 96-hour economic blockade on Manipur portion of Imphal-Dimapur-Guawahati National Highway 39 from Sunday midnight to press its demand for ‘alternative arrangement’ for Nagas in the state.
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Four persons were injured when a series of bombs exploded in Manipur during Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday.
Four persons were injured when a series of bombs exploded in Manipur during Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday.
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Four persons were injured when a series of bombs exploded in Manipur during Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday.
Four persons were injured when a series of bombs exploded in Manipur during Independence Day celebrations on Wednesday.
Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/videos/282544/manipur-4-injured-in-bomb-blasts-during-iday-celebrations.html
Even as India hails the Olympic bronze medal won by Manipur’s Mary Kom, one cannot help but wonder whether this win will go some way in breaking stereotypes about the North East region in general and the North Eastern women in particular.
Even as India hails the Olympic bronze medal won by Manipur’s Mary Kom, one cannot help but wonder whether this win will go some way in breaking stereotypes about the North East region in general and the North Eastern women in particular.
Read more / Original news source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/has-mary-kom-broken-stereotypes-about-north-east-women/280789-3-225.html
