Imphal

The Election Commission has derecognised the oldest regional political party, Manipur People's Party (MPP).

Militants attacked the house of a Manipur government official in Imphal East district by hurling a powerful grenade, the police said on Monday.

A local court has ordered release of social activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, who has been on fast for more than 12 years demanding repeal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from Manipur.

All the seven, including colonel-ranked former defence PRO Ajay Choudhury arrested in connection with drug seizure case, were remanded to police and judicial custody by a special Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances court in Imphal.

Social activist Irom Sharmila, whohas been on fast for about 12 years demanding the repeal of controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), would be flown to Delhi tomorrow in connection with some court cases, official sources said today.

The Centre has decided to provide visa on arrival at Moreh for the Myanmarese seeking medical treatment, Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi Singh announced at the flag-off of the BCIM rally in Imphal.

An arms dealer was arrested after a large number of weapons were allegedly found in his possession during a massive search operation in Imphal east district of Manipur.

Reiterating her decision to not accept awards till the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is withdrawn, Manipur's Iron Lady Irom Sharmila Chanu said people of the state must strengthen the movement against the "inhuman law".

A bomb explosion on Saturday marred the Republic Day celebrations in Manipur, with Governor Gurbachan Jagat appealing for peace in the troubled state.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought an independent investigation report from the authorities on the alleged killing of a journalist by police firing in Manipur last month, an activist said here on Saturday.

Christmas passed peacefully in Imphal, following three days of unrest and strike. The city has been facing widespread protests over the alleged molestation of an actor by an NSCN(IM) cadre. HT reports.

Curfew was reimposed in greater Imphal as tension and violence continued for the third day on Monday, in protest against the molestation of a Manipuri actor and the killing of a journalist in police firing. HT reports.

Five police personnel have beenplaced under suspension in connection with the incident in which a 29-year-old journalist was killed in police firing in Manipur, official sources said on Monday.

A freelance television cameraman died in Imphal on Sunday when the police opened fire during a protest held against the molestation of a well-known actor. HT reports.