With the President's Rule in place in Manipur, over 20 BJP and allied MLAs have left for Delhi amid hopes of forming a popular government soon. Political consultations intensify ahead of the February 12 deadline for President's Rule in the state.
Family members said the woman never fully recovered from the injuries and mental distress she suffered following the alleged assault three years ago.
The second blast left two individuals injured after they went near the house following the initial explosion. Security forces rushed to the spot soon after the blasts.
President Droupadi Murmu, on her first visit to Manipur since the ethnic violence, acknowledged the pain endured by the people and assured the Centre's commitment to restoring harmony and security.
Three months after PM Narendra Modi visited Manipur, his first since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023, President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to the northeastern state beginning today.
Nearly 200 metres of border fencing was cut at Changpol village in Manipur's Chandel district. Authorities suspect a deliberate act aimed at sabotaging border sealing and are repairing the damage amid local opposition.
The ambush occurred near Border Pillar No. 87, close to Saibol village, during a routine patrol. Security personnel retaliated immediately, taking a calibrated response to ensure civilian safety in the locality.
A Manipur government official allegedly demanded Rs 20,000 to clear an MACP file. The CBI laid a trap and caught him red-handed while accepting the bribe.
The protestors, mobilised by the civic body, Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), gave a call to boycott the state's biggest cultural festival, amid the ongoing conflict that left several inhabitants displaced.
Senior BJP leaders BL Santosh and Sambit Patra visited Manipur to meet party MLAs and allies, discussing possibilities of forming a government before President's Rule ends.
