Manipur

Peaceful repoll in Manipur

Imphal, Feb. 4: Repolling in 34 polling stations across 11 Assembly constituencies in the five hill districts of Manipur was held peacefully today.

Re-poll peaceful in Manipur

Imphal, Feb 4 (IANS) Re-polling at 34 polling booths in five hill districts of Manipur concluded peacefully Saturday, an official said.

Additional security for Manipur re-poll

Imphal, Feb 3 (IANS) The Election Commission of India will take additional security measures to ensure free and fair balloting in five hill districts of Manipur where re-polling is scheduled for Saturday.

Manipur CPI to join Opposition

The Congress, however, is hoping to form the government again. "We have not decided about having a post-poll alliance. However, we are confident of wining the majority," Manipur PCC president Gaikhangam said.

Japan team to tour Manipur

The convener of the forum, N. Ibungochoubi Singh, said they would work towards tapping the tourism industry in the state. "Our initiative will also focus on conserving and protecting environment and making Manipur a cultural and sports destination," he said.

Choppers bring EVMs from remote districts to Imphal

Imphal, Jan 29 (IANS) Election officials in in Manipur on Sunday used helicopters to collect electronic voting machines (EVMs) from 63 polling booths in the remote Ukhrul and Chandel districts of the state.

80% turnout in Manipur, 7 killed

Imphal, Jan. 28: Manipur today witnessed 80 per cent turnout for the 10th Assembly election, which was largely peaceful barring an incident of violence that killed seven persons, including a presiding officer, in Chandel district.

Six killed in Manipur, poll turnout over 70 percent

Imphal, Jan 28 (IANS) At least six people, including a suspected Naga militant and a paramilitary trooper, were killed in violence during elections to the Manipur assembly Saturday. The state recorded 70 percent polling till 6 p.m. and voting was still continuing.

Manipur polls witness violence, five killed

Imphal, Jan 28 (IANS) At least five people, including a suspected Naga militant, were killed in violence during the Manipur assembly polls Saturday that started on a peaceful note. The state recorded 65 percent polling till 3.45 p.m.

Manipur election: 30% votes cast in three hours

Imphal, Jan 28 (PTI): About 30 per cent of the 17.40 lakh voters exercised their franchise in the first three hours in Manipur legislative assembly elections on Saturday, officials said.

Manipur records 40 percent polling till noon

Imphal, Jan 28 (IANS) Manipur recorded 40 percent polling till noon Saturday as voting continued at a brisk pace with people turning out in huge numbers to elect a 60-member assembly despite a string of bomb blasts in the past one week.

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