Incumbent Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, who is contesting for a third term, said his party will form the government again in Manipur. ...
10:24 AM, Jan 28, 2012
New Delhi: Voters on Saturday lined up before 2,357 polling stations across nine districts of Manipur as elections began in 60 assembly constituencies amid tight security. An electorate of 17,40,576, including 8,82,236 woman voters, are eligible to exercise their franchise to choose their representatives from among 279 candidates in the 10th Assembly polls. Incumbent Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, who is contesting for a third term, cast his vote at...
07:03 AM, Jan 28, 2012
As Manipur kicks off the battle for the states, here's the big picture from the states of Punjab, Manipur and Uttarakhand. ...
11:32 PM, Jan 27, 2012
New Delhi: Manipur, India's most disturbed state after Kashmir, will on Saturday elect a new 60-member assembly to mark the start of make-or-break elections in five states. The staggered exercise, which ends with the vote in Goa and Uttar Pradesh on March 3, will be this year's first major test for political parties. Along with Uttarakhand and Punjab, a grand total of 137 million voters will be eligible to exercise...
03:44 PM, Jan 27, 2012
New Delhi: A day before polls in Manipur, one person has been injured in a blast in west district of Imphal. Police say they suspect the used of IED in the blast. The area has been evacuated. The blast occurred a day after campaigning for Manipur assembly election ended on Thursday. Manipur will on Saturday elect a new 60-member assembly to mark the start of make-or-break elections in five states....
12:50 PM, Jan 27, 2012
New Delhi: Manipur will on Saturday elect a new 60-member assembly to mark the start of make-or-break elections in five states. The staggered exercise, which ends with the vote in Goa and Uttar Pradesh on March 3, will be this year's first major test for political parties. Along with Uttarakhand and Punjab, a grand total of 137 million voters will be eligible to exercise their franchise in the five states....
11:21 AM, Jan 27, 2012
Imphal: Suspected militants exploded a powerful bomb amid tight security in the capital complex in Imphal on the Republic Day on Thursday, but no casualty was reported. The bomb went off at about 9 am near Shamashakhi School area, police said. The militants also exploded two powerful bombs in Kakwa area in Imphal West district on Wednesday night, but none was injured. ...
11:07 AM, Jan 26, 2012
New Delhi: Chief Election Commissioner SY Quraishi has said that the use of black money during the Assembly elections was a major cause for concern and the EC was trying its best to deal with it. In an interview with CNN-IBN, Quraishi spoke about the use of money power, liquor and drugs during elections and the EC's efforts to crack it. Rajdeep Sardesai: Mr Quraishi, we are seeing the assets...
09:55 PM, Jan 25, 2012
Imphal: The common man in Manipur has one big hope from Saturday's assembly polls - a lasting solution to shutdowns. They are still smarting from last year's debilitating 120-day economic blockade, which laid bare the vulnerability of the landlocked northeastern state. The blockades not only lead to sky high prices of food and fuel but also disrupt education, trade and commerce. P. Kuki, a school teacher, told IANS: "The student...
03:55 PM, Jan 25, 2012
Khurai: The two main contenders for Khurai Assembly seat are the same and the only difference is they have switched sides this time. Nothing uncommon in the volatile politics of Manipur but will it bring a change of fortune? The prestigious constituency, just four km from state capital Imphal, will witness a straight fight between sitting MLA N Bijoy Singh of ruling Congress and Ningthoujam Bihari Singh of opposition Manipur...
12:54 AM, Jan 25, 2012
Aizawl: The Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime, in which foreigners desiring to visit some states are required to have special permit from the Union Home Ministry has been relaxed for yet another year in three north east states with some conditions. A letter from the Union Home Ministry to Mizoram Chief Secretary Van Hela Pachuau, on Tuesday said PAP relaxation was extended for another year from December 31, 2011 in...
06:41 PM, Jan 24, 2012
New Delhi: Manipur, a state often forgotten in mainland India does not lag far behind when it comes to money power to win elections. With 291 politicians from 8 parties vying for 60 seats in the state assembly, the January 28 Manipur elections has crorepatis gearing up to win the polls. But surprisingly Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh is not even a crorepati, his declared assets are being questioned by...
06:33 AM, Jan 24, 2012
New Delhi: Congress reckons that Trinamool Congress led by Mamata Banerjee could create a few problems for the party in assembly poll-bound Goa and Manipur. A senior Congress leader, who declined to be identified, said the party apprehends "some problems" from Trinamool in the two states but not at all in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The leader said the problem for Congress with NCP is only in Manipur where Sharad...
02:38 AM, Jan 24, 2012
Imphal: Campaigning in the 20 hill constituencies for the forthcoming elections to the 60-member Assembly in Manipur has been at its peak, but it has not picked up a similar fervour in other parts of the north eastern state. In stark contrast to the low-key campaigning in the 40 constituencies in the valley, there is hectic electioneering in the 20 hill constituencies. Colourful banners, public meetings, flag hoisting by various...
04:58 PM, Jan 23, 2012
Imphal: Ahead of Assembly polls slated on January 28, an IED blast outside the residence of Manipur speaker, Hemochandra Singh rocked Imphal on Sunday. According to initial reports, one person has died and three have been injured in the incident. The speaker was not at his residence when the explosion took place. Another unexploded IED device was found in the same the venue. CorCom, the conglomerated body of 7 UG...
08:13 AM, Jan 23, 2012
Imphal: The Trinamool Congress on Sunday said it will field 47 candidates in Manipur and that unlike West Bengal, it has no alliance with the ruling Congress in the northeastern state. Trinamool's state unit president Kim Gangte told reporters that party leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit the state on Wednesday and address several public gatherings. "Trinamool Congress has fielded 47 candidates, including on tribal reserve...
11:17 PM, Jan 22, 2012
New Delhi: An IED blast at the Manipur speaker's residence rocked Imphal on Sunday. The incident happened at 6:45 pm. One person was killed in the blast. The speaker was not at his residence when the explosion took place. Another unexploded IED device was found in the same the venue. CorCom, the conglomerated body of 7 UG groups, took responsibility of the blast. CorCom has issued threats against conducting elections...
07:27 PM, Jan 22, 2012
Imphal: The Trinamool Congress on Sunday said it will field 47 candidates in Manipur and that unlike West Bengal, it has no alliance with the ruling Congress in the northeastern state. Trinamool's state unit president Kim Gangte told reporters that party leader and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit the state Wednesday and address several public gatherings. "Trinamool Congress has fielded 47 candidates, including on tribal reserve seats....
06:17 PM, Jan 22, 2012
Imphal: The prestigious Thangmeiband Assembly constituency in Imphal (West) district is all set witness a battle royal between former Chief Minister and NCP candidate Radhabinod Koijam and Jyotin Waikhom of Congress in the January 28 Manipur Assembly elections. Koijam, who is the Manipur state unit president of NCP, will fight it out with Waikhom - a new face in the Congress. Others in the fray are M Bhorot Singh of...
02:38 PM, Jan 22, 2012
Dehra Dun: The Election Commission of India has banned exit polls during the entire period when elections to the five state Assemblies would be held. In a statement here, Chief Electoral Officer, Uttarakhand, Radha Raturi said that in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, the Election Commission of India has notified the period between 7am on January 28, 2012 and 5.30 pm on...
02:28 PM, Jan 22, 2012
