DMK chief congratulates Badal, Ibobi Singh

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 15:15

DMK president M Karunanidhi on Wednesday congratulated Chief Ministers of Punjab and Manipur, Parkash Singh Badal and O Ibobi Singh, respectively, for their poll victories.

Battle between Manipur CM`s kin, cabinet colleague

Last Updated: Saturday, January 21, 2012, 10:39

On paper, the prestigious Wangkhei assembly constituency in the heart of Manipur capital will witness a multi-cornered contest.

Manipur CM eyeing a hat trick on development plank

Last Updated: Friday, January 20, 2012, 11:06

Nestled among the picturesque hills, Manipur`s Thoubal Assembly constituency, from where CM Ibobi Singh is eyeing a hat trick.

Total blockade in Manipur, life badly affected

Last Updated: Friday, November 4, 2011, 16:21

A three-day `total blockade` called by Naga leaders has begun in parts of Manipur despite an appeal by Home Minister P. Chidambaram and CM Okram Ibobi Singh to Naga groups to suspend their agitation, an official said Friday.

Manipur highway blockade will be cleared soon: CM

Last Updated: Thursday, October 13, 2011, 21:31

Manipur CM O Ibobi Singh voiced confidence that the 73-day-old blockade on two National Highways connecting the state would be cleared.

Manipur to deploy foolproof security along NHs

Last Updated: Friday, August 12, 2011, 16:05

Manipur govt has decided to deploy `foolproof security` along portions of national highways (NH) passing through the state to ensure normal traffic from August 16 or 17, minister N Biren said today.

Manipur govt to extend armed forces Act

Last Updated: Saturday, November 20, 2010, 13:35

Manipur govt has decided to extend the controversial AFSPA in the state for one more year from December 1.

Grand reception given to `Magnificent Mary` in Imphal

Last Updated: Saturday, September 25, 2010, 15:01

Indian woman boxer M C Mary Kom,who clinched a historic fifth World Championship title in Barbados, was felicitated by Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh after arriving home from New Delhi, on Saturday morning.

Deadlock over Muivah endears Ibobi to Manipur

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 15:57

From being a much disliked man to becoming the darling of Manipur, life for Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh has come full circle, thanks to his government`s firm move to ban the entry of Naga separatist leader Thuingaleng Muivah.

Striking employees firm despite warning of action

Last Updated: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 16:07

The striking government employees in Manipur announced intensification of their agitation on the 100th day of their protest Sunday despite a warning of punitive action by Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh.

New security advisor to Manipur Chief Minister

Last Updated: Saturday, April 3, 2010, 14:48

Former Director General of Police (Jammu and Kashmir) Gopal Sharma on Saturday assumed charge as the security advisor to Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh, officials said.

Manipur schools, colleges to open after four months

Last Updated: Friday, January 8, 2010, 13:28

The four-month shutdown of educational institutions in Manipur was called off Friday following a meeting between Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh and the protesting groups.