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After Gujarat, PM Modi announces financial aid for rain and storm victims
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 17 (ANI): After Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved an ex- gratia of Rs 2 lakh each from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to unseasonal rain and storms for three Congress rule states (Mad
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LS polls: CPI candidate Nara Singh holds road show in Manipur
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Apr 16 (ANI): Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate for Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat M Nara Singh on Tuesday held a road show in his constituency, two days ahead of the second phase of polling.
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Manipur records highest polling percentage at 78.20 per cent in first phas
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Apr 11 (ANI) : In the first phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections Manipur recorded the highest polling percentage at 78.20 per cent (upto 5 pm), followed by Assam at 68 per cent, Lakshadweep at 65.9 per cent, Meghalaya at 62 per cent, Telangana 60.57 per cent fol
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Manipuri journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem released from Shajiwa Central
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Apr 10 (ANI): Journalist Kishorechandra Wangkhem was released on Wednesday from Shajiwa Central Jail after being detained for criticizing the state government and making derogatory remarks against Chief Minister N Biren Singh in a social media post.
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ECI, citizen groups step up efforts to encourage people to cast vote
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Gujarat/Jammu and Kashmir/Manipur [India], Apr 9 (ANI): As polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha inch closer, the Election Commission of India, as well as citizen groups, have intensified their efforts to encourage people to cast their votes.
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Manipur HC orders release of journalist held under NSA
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Apr 8 (ANI): The Manipur High Court on Monday ordered the release of journalist Kishore Chandra Wangkhem, who was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) in November last year, for allegedly criticising the BJP-led state government in a social media post.<
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Congress manifesto stands more for Pakistan than for India: PM Modi
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Apr 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday took a jibe at Congress for its manifesto, alleging that it seems to be blowing Pakistan's trumpet more than that of India.
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Manipur: NIA arrests man in terror funding case
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Apr 5 (ANI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a man for raising funds for proscribed terror outfit Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland-Khaplang, officials said here on Friday.
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Grand alliance lacks leadership: Amit Shah
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Thoubal (Manipur) [India], April 5 (ANI): BJP president Amit Shah on Friday said the grand alliance lacks leadership.
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Tournament held to preserve 'Mukna Kangjei', traditional wrestling hockey
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Imphal (Manipur) [India], Apr 5 (ANI): In the history of Indian sports, traditional or native games reveal a lot about the culture and the people of the place.
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Congress's election manifesto promising to amend AFSPA is anti-national an
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on Congress, stating its election manifesto promising to amend the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) is 'anti-national and separatist-friendly' and it will dilute the immuni
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Congress promises to amend AFSPA Act if voted to power
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Apr 2 (ANI): The Congress, which released its election manifesto on Tuesday, promised to amend the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or the AFSPA, that grants special powers to the Indian armed forces in 'insurgency-hit areas', if the party came to power after the ensui
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