Taliban kills 21 kidnapped Pakistani soldiers

Islamabad, Dec 30, 2012: Twenty-one Pakistani security personnel kidnapped by the Taliban from check posts near Peshawar were gunned down by the militants on Sunday, police officials said....

Oinam Sophia becomes first Miss Kangleipak

IMPHAL, December 30, 2012 : The first Miss Kangleipak contest 2012 for best physique (women) was held today at the Gandhi Memorial Hall. All together 9 women participated...

40 killed in Pak in attacks on Shia pilgrims, soldiers

Karachi, Dec 30, 2012: At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured on Sunday in a car bomb attack that targeted a bus taking Shia pilgrims...

11 children killed in Syria bombardments

Damascus, Dec 30, 2012: Syrian troops bombarded rebel bastions near the capital on Sunday, a day after at least 32 civilians including 11 children were killed by air...

Congress anti-rape draft bill proposes 30 years jail, chemical castration

NEW DELHI, December 30 (agencies): Congress in a draft bill for a tougher law to check crimes against women has proposed imprisonment of up to 30 years which...

Considering the seriousness of the issue media avoided views which will harm public interest: A Mobi

IMPHAL, December 30: A “Convention for Peace” was organized today at Tarung Community Hall, Thangmeiband organized by the Thangmeiband Block Congress Committee and Langol Tarung Youth Club. Deputy...

UNC acknowledges

IMPHAL, December 30: The United Naga Council has in a press release acknowledged the cooperation and solidarity of the Naga public towards the successful observation of the 72...

Sanajaoba's 67th Birth Anniversary Observed

IMPHAL, December 30: The 67th Birth Anniversary of Professor Naorem Sanajaoba was observed today at Manipur University Court Room, Canchipur. The Ojha Sanajaoba Memorial Lecture with the theme...

‘Amanat’ cremated in Delhi; PM, Sonia Gandhi received body at airport

NEW DELHI, December 30, 2012 (agencies): Amid an outpouring of anger and grief in the country, the body of the 23-year-old medical student who was brutally gang-raped in...

Agitation launched by High Court Bar Association

IMPHAL, December 23: Sr Advocate N Kumar singh addressed a press meet at his residence today regarding the establishment of a New High Court of Manipur in the...

Nation continues to mourn the death of Delhi rape victim

New Delhi, Dec 30, 2012: A series of peaceful marches and protests held in the capital, including one at Jantar Mantar, to mourn the death of the 23-year-old...

CTLLS welcomes CM’s remark

IMPHAL, December 30: “The Chief Minister's announcement of a new policy towards bringing about an equal development in hill and valley districts and an egalitarian development among all...

Cold wave coupled with fog cripples North, 7 more die in UP

New Delhi, Dec 30, 2012: Seven more persons fell prey to biting cold wave in UP where death toll due to the harsh weather touched 69 on Sunday,...

1st ODI: Pakistan beat India by 6 wickets, lead series 1-0

Chennai, Dec 30, 2012: The Indian cricket team capped off the year with another loss, going down by six wickets to Pakistan in the first ODI between the...

Anti-poverty charity Oxfam criticises UK media portrayal of Africa

London, Dec 29, 2012: Oxfam, an international organisation intending to eliminate poverty, has criticised the way in which Africa is depicted to United Kingdom (UK) audiences. In a...

Rs 5 lakhs compensation for slain journalist

IMPHAL, Dec 29: The State Government has decided to give a compensation of Rs five lakhs to the family of late Thangjam Dwijamani and also appoint his wife...

DyCM moots stringent law to shield women

IMPHAL, Dec 29, 2012 : In the backdrop of unrest over separate cases of molestation, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam vehemently condemning the Chandel and Napetpalli incidents claimed that...

Chavez 'fighting' for health post-surgery

Cuba, dec 29, 2012: Ailing Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez today said he is "fighting for his health" in Cuba as he recovers from cancer surgery. "During this Christmas...

UNC bandh ends

IMPHAL, Dec 29: Though there were reports of arson on the first two days of the 72 hours bandh called by the United Naga Council (UNC), no such...

Delhi gang-rape victim succumbs to injuries

Singapore, Dec 29, 2012: The 23-year-old victim of the brutal gang rape and assault in Delhi that had triggered an outrage across India died early Saturday morning in...

Gang-rape victim's fight will not go in vain says Sonia

New Delhi, Dec 29, 2012: Promising swift and fitting punishment for the Delhi gang-rape accused, Congress President Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said the nation's "beloved daughter" will get...

India-Pakistan set for ODI face-off but rain could be dampener

Chennai, Dec 29, 2012: Honours shared in the T20 series, arch rivals India and Pakistan are now set for what is likely to be an exhilarating three-match ODI...

Bagan banned for 2 I-League seasons, can play other tourneys

New Delhi, Dec 29, 2012: Iconic football club Mohun Bagan was on Saturday handed a two-year ban from the I-League by the All India Football Federation for abandoning...

Cricketer Tony Greig passes away after losing battle to lung cancer

Sydney, Dec 29, 2012: Former England captain and celebrated commentator Tony Greig passed away after losing his battle with lung cancer in Sydney on Saturday. Greig was 66....

Tension in Ukhrul over killing of 2 hunters

IMPHAL, December 29, 2012: Tension runs high at Kamjong in Ukhrul district as the dead bodies of the two hunters lie in state amidst series of meetings carried out...

South Africa hospital discharges former president Nelson Mandela

Johannesburg, Dec 28: The South African government has reported that former President Nelson Mandela has been discharged from a hospital in Pretoria, where he was hospitalised December 8....

Prez calls for qualitative higher education

Chennai, Dec 28: President Pranab Mukherjee calls for improvement in quality of higher education in the country in his address at SRM University in Chennai. President Pranab Mukherjee...

BCCI shifts 3rd India-Australia Test to Hyderabad

Mumbai, Dec 28: The BCCI on Friday shifted the third match of the upcoming India-Australia Test series from Kanpur to Hyderabad, citing construction work at the original venue...

India fail to defend Asian Champ Trophy, lose 4-5 to Pak

Doha, Dec 28: India ended the year on a sordid note as they failed to defend their title, losing 4-5 to arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-soring final of...

Sensex surges 121 pts; RIL, ONGC among major gainers

Mumbai, Dec 28: The BSE benchmark Sensex on Friday closed 121 points higher on buying in energy stocks following reports of a gradual hike in fuel prices amid...

CM announces policy for bringing equal development to hill and valley districts

IMPHAL, December 28: The 127th foundation day celebration of the Indian National Congress was observed at Congress Bhavan, Imphal. Speaking at the function, Chief Minister of Manipur Okram...

Set up Manipur Bhavan in Bangalore: Manipuri association

IMPHAL, December 28: The Manipuri community in Bangalore representing the Manipuri Meitei Association, Bangalore has expressed its regards to all the state media for its kind consideration and...

Organisations condemn the Napet Palli incident, aids victim

IMPHAL, December 28: A team consisting of various women bodies, church leaders and other organizations visited Riso Phung village to show their support to the victim of the...

Sit in protest against the Chandel incident

IMPHAL, December 28:  A sit in protest was organised today at Iboyaima Sanglen at Hapta Kangjeibung by Film Forum Manipur, Manipur State Sumang Lila, All Manipur Matam Isei...

Hunters found dead

IMPHAL, December 28: Two hunters were found killed by unidentified persons at a jungle stretch located in between Laishang and Koukang villages in Ukhrul district today evening.  According...

Decision on Telangana within a month: Shinde

New Delhi, Dec 28: Home minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said on Friday that the government will take a decision on the Telangana statehood within one month after an...

Kashmir Valley gets connected by rail

Srinagar, Dec 28: Northern Railways made history as the first train chugged through India's longest railway tunnel through the Pir Panjal mountain range, connecting Kashmir Valley to Banihal...

Ratan Tata, toast of India Inc, bids adieu

Pune, Dec 28: Ratan Tata, an iconic corporate leader, retired as Chairman of Tata Group after a 50-year run on Friday but kept away from office on his...

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