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Fed up with political system, have decided to quit: Irom Sharmila

Sharmila, who contested from Thoubal constituency against Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh was relegated to the fourth...

11 March 2017 7:36 PM IST

44-year-old rights activist Irom Sharmila (Photo: AP)

Irom Sharmila loses in Manipur: Mass movements, not sacrifice needed...

The 44-year-old rights activist, who contested against CM Ibobi Singh from Thoubal constituency, could manage to secure...

11 March 2017 4:34 PM IST

Human rights activist Irom Sharmila, who last year ended her 16-year long fast arrives to cast her vote at a polling booth in Khurai, Imphal, Manipur. (Photo: PTI)

Manipur Assembly poll result: With just 90 votes, Irom Sharmila loses...

The 44-year-old rights activist had contested the Assembly polls from Thoubal Assembly against the three-time Chief...

11 March 2017 11:57 AM IST

No casualties were reported. (Photo: ANI)

Manipur: Blast in Imphal super market, no casualties

The incident happened amidst repolling held in 34 polling stations in three districts of Manipur on Thursday amid tight...

9 March 2017 7:33 PM IST

Over 68 per cent votes were cast in Uttarakhand, two per cent more than the last assembly polls, in 69 out of the states 70 seats. (Photo: PTI)

77 percent turnout in Manipur repolling

The repoll was ordered on Tuesday following electoral malpractices in these polling stations.

9 March 2017 6:38 PM IST

The Jammu and Kashmir government has not submitted any formal proposal for the withdrawal of AFSPA Act from the state, according to an RTI reply. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Manipur mothers' vow to continue fight till AFSPA is withdrawn

On July 15, 2004, 12 elderly women had staged a naked protest outside the Kangla Fort holding placards that read Come...

9 March 2017 1:09 PM IST

Manipuri people stand in queues to cast their votes. (Photo: PTI)

Repolling on in 34 polling stations in Manipur

Voters are seen standing in queues before the polling stations for the repolling which is so far peaceful.

9 March 2017 10:43 AM IST

Law enforcers lobbed several rounds of tear gas canisters targeting the building after the blast. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Blast rocks Imphal, 8 wounded

The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is suspected to have been planted by militants outside a medical store, said...

9 March 2017 3:05 AM IST

At least eight people were injured after a blast took place near Kasturi Bridge Manipurs Imphal Bazar. (Photos: ANI/Twitter)

Manipur: 8 injured in Imphal Bazar blast after polling

Two, out of the three injured persons, are in a critical condition.

8 March 2017 8:04 PM IST

Manipur polls: Testing time for Irom Sharmila

The first phase of the Manipur Assembly polls, covering 38 seats, registered an impressive voter turn-out.

8 March 2017 4:06 AM IST

Manipur Governor appeals for large turn out tomorrow

The first phase of polling on March 4 recorded a voter turnout of 84 per cent with record polling in the valley...

7 March 2017 6:50 PM IST

Officials leave for election duty on the eve of voting for the Assembly polls at Porompat, Imphal East. (Photo: PTI)

EC orders FIR against Manipur BJP office bearers over ads in newspaper

EC also directed state chief electoral officer get FIRs filed against 8 newspapers for publishing the election...

4 March 2017 10:55 AM IST