The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition government in Manipur was dealt a blow on Wednesday after three of its legislators resigned and a key alliance partner withdrew its support. The development came two days ahead of the June 19 Rajya Sabha election for the lone seat from the state. Three […]
Manipur high court restrains 7 Congress MLAs from entering Assembly
Seven lawmakers in Manipur have been accused of supporting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led coalition government despite being elected on a Congress ticket. A petition has been filed seeking disqualification of these MLAs. Till a decision on the petiton is taken by the Speaker’s tribunal, these lawmakers have been restrained […]
Manipur reports 16 new Covid-19 cases, state tally reaches 25
With 16 new cases tested and found positive for Covid-19, Manipur reported a total of 23 active positive cases of coronavirus on Wednesday, according to an official press note. “Today 16 new cases are tested positive and out of this 15 are from Churachandpur centres and one from Imphal East centre,” […]
Manipur govt notifies hotels, hostel as ‘paid quarantine centres’
The Manipur government has notified four hotels and a youth hostel in Imphal as “paid quarantine centres” to increase their capacity and number as a rising number of stranded people are coming back from other states. The four hotels are Hotel Imphal by Classic, Phou-Oi-Bee Hotel, Hotel Tampha (Old) and […]
One civilian, 4 policemen injured in IED blast in Manipur
Four policemen were injured in an IED (improvised explosive device) blast in Manipur’s capital Imphal on Tuesday morning, reports ANI. One civilian was also injured in the blast at Thangal Bazar. The injured were taken to hospital. More details are awaited.
Am shocked, says Manipur’s ex-maharaja on ‘govt-in-exile’ move by dissidents
Manipur’s erstwhile king Leishemba Sanajaoba on Wednesday distanced himself from statements by two leaders who announced the launch of the ‘Manipur Government in exile’ in London. In a video message released early on Wednesday, Leishemba Sanajaoba said he did sign some papers at the request of Yamben Biren and Narengbam […]
Manipur separatists announce ‘govt in exile’ in UK
Two dissident leaders from Manipur claiming to represent King Leishemba Sanajaoba on Tuesday announced the launch of the “Manipur Government in exile” here in the UK. Addressing a press conference, Yamben Biren, claiming to be the “Chief Minister of Manipur State Council” and Narengbam Samarjit, claiming to be the “Minister […]