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400 new TB cases found in 6 Manipur districts since December 7: Governor
Imphal, March 27: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday said that more than 400 new TB cases were found in six districts of the state after the 100-day TB Elimination Campaign was launched on December 7 last year.
Manipur: Imphal West surrenders highest number of weapons after Governor's appeal
By Saurabh Trivedi, New Delhi, March 13: In a significant step towards restoring peace in Manipur, Imphal West has surrendered the highest number of weapons in response to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal to turn in looted illegal arms.
Naga MLAs in Manipur promise to support govt in restoring peace
Imphal, March 13: Six Naga community MLAs of different political parties on Thursday assured Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla of cooperation at every step to ensure peace and also exuded confidence that the state would definitely return to peace and normalcy under his leadership, officials said.
Manipur: Joint ops by Army, other forces lead to recovery of 114 arms, explosives
Imphal, March 8: The security forces after the expiry of the 15-day deadline to surrender looted and illegally-held arms and ammunition, further stepped up their search operations in 10 of the 16 Manipur districts and recovered 114 weapons, IEDs, grenades, various ammunition and other war-like stores, officials said here on Saturday.
Manipur: Security forces to launch operation to recover remaining looted arms
Imphal, March 6: Responding to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal, a large number of looted and illegally held arms including many sophisticated weapons have returned to the police on Thursday, the last date of surrendering the arms, officials said.
Security forces conduct flag march in Manipur
Imphal, March 6: Security forces, comprising Central and state, on Thursday evening conducted flag marches in different districts of Manipur ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's directive of free movement on all roads in Manipur from March 8, officials said.
Manipur: 48 more looted arms including ammunition surrendered to police
Imphal, March 5: Responding to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal, 48 more looted arms including many sophisticated weapons have returned to the police during the past 24 hours, officials said.
20 illegally held weapons surrendered in Manipur
Imphal, March 3: Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, Civilians and community groups in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.
Manipur: More looted, illegal arms returned to security forces in 10 days, total reaches 690
Imphal, March 2: With the surrender of 62 more looted and illegally held arms to the security forces, around 690 firearms have been returned to the authorities in Manipur during the past 10 days, officials said on Sunday.
Manipur: Over 300 more looted arms, large amount of ammunition surrendered ahead of deadline
Imphal, Feb 27: On the final day of the Manipur government's deadline for returning looted arms and ammunition, several organisations including the Arambai Tengol and individuals on Thursday surrendered 307 looted arms and a large cache of ammunition to the security forces in the state, officials said.
Manipur: After Governor's appeal, nearly 300 looted arms, large amount of ammunition returned in a week
Imphal, Feb 27: In response to Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal, around 300 looted weapons, including many sophisticated arms, and a large cache of varied ammunition have been returned to various security forces during the past week, officials said on Thursday.
Manipur: Kuki-Zo village volunteers ready to lay down arms if four-point demands met
Imphal, Feb 26: A coordinating committee of the Kuki-Zo Community village volunteers on Wednesday urged the Central government to take immediate steps to restore peace, security, and normalcy for the tribals and the state of Manipur as well and expressed willingness to lay down arms if their four-point demands are met.
87 illegally held weapons surrendered in Manipur
Imphal, February 26: Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.
Meitei outfit urges Manipur Guv to resolve their 9 demands for 'early solutions' to conflict
Imphal, Feb 25: In a significant development, a delegation of “Arambai Tenggol”, radical Meitei outfit, met with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday and submitted a 9-point demand to resolve the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state.
DGMO visits Manipur, reviews border security and infrastructure
New Delhi, Feb 25: Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai visited Manipur. The purpose of this visit was to conduct a comprehensive review of the situation along the India-Myanmar border (IMB).
Manipur: After Governor's call, illegally-held weapons surrendered in Churachandpur, Imphal East
Imphal, February 23: Following the appeal of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, and joint efforts in public awareness by District Police, Assam Rifles and CRPF, people in Manipur have begun surrendering illegally held weapons.
Manipur Meitei body urges Guv to initiate talks with youths
Imphal, Feb 22: Manipur's major Meitei community's apex body, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), on Saturday urged Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to initiate formal engagement with local youth leaders to ensure a cooperative approach in recovering arms from civilian volunteers, avoiding any hasty or forceful actions in the process.
Manipur: Zomi, Kuki communities surrender weapons after Governor's appeal
Churachandpur, February 22: Members of the Zomi and Kuki communities in Manipur voluntarily surrendered 16 weapons and ammunition in Churachandpur district following an appeal by the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, said Assam Rifles in a statement.
Return of looted arms, ammunition continues in Manipur after Governor's appeal
Imphal, Feb 22: In the wake of Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal, the return of looted arms and ammunition continued in the state with 16 sophisticated weapons and a large cache of ammunition being returned at Tuibong village in the state's tribal-dominated Churachandpur district on Saturday, officials said.
Manipur: Return of looted arms, ammunition begin amid Governor's appeal
Imphal, Feb 22: A day after the Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday urged the people to deposit the looted arms and ammunition to the government within seven days, a man in Kakching district on Friday returned many looted arms and ammunition, officials said.
State Party President will decide next CM: Manipur Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh
Imphal, February 21: Amid discussions on the next Chief Minister of Manipur, BJP MLAs met state party President A. Sharda Devi on Thursday.
Meitei body urge Manipur Governor to install new govt soon to resolve ethnic crisis
Imphal, Feb 17: The Meitei community's apex body, the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), which earlier strongly opposed the promulgation of the President's Rule in Manipur, on Monday urged the Governor to install a new government to resolve the ethnic crisis at the earliest.
Manipur: 16 armed miscreants apprehended by Army, Assam Rifles
New Delhi, Feb 16: Sixteen armed miscreants were apprehended with a huge cache of weapons in Manipur during intelligence-based operations conducted by the Indian Army and Assam Rifles formation under Spear Corps, the Army said on Sunday.
After Manipur CM's resignation, political uncertainty grips the state
Imphal, Feb 11: Two days after the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, uncertainty over next government formation prevails even as a section of political leaders frantically make queries about prospects of President's Rule in the state.
Manipur Guv orders upcoming Assembly session 'null and void' hours after CM Biren Singh quits
Imphal, Feb 9: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday cancelled the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly which was scheduled to begin on Monday. The Governor's decision came hours after Manipur Chief Minister N.
Actual normalcy can't return to Manipur unless displaced people return to their homes: Congress
Imphal, Jan 8: Manipur's opposition Congress on Wednesday said that actual normalcy cannot return in the state unless the violence-hit displaced people are allowed to return to their respective homes and villages.