Imphal, Apr 2 : A Joint Action Committee (JAC) strike call here has paralysed the normal life in the state.

Most shops, markets and business establishments remained closed on Thursday in protest against the killing of three government officials.

Transport services between Manipur and neighbouring northeastern states were cancelled in view of strike.

The JAC called for the strike after the State Government failed to meet its deadline for conducting a probe into the murder of Dr. Kishan and two of his staff members.

Imphal, Mar 23 : A postal service cargo, worth tens of thousands of rupees was hijacked by suspected militants of the Revolutionary People's Front (RPF) recently.

The RPF is believed to be an armed wing of the proscribed Peoples' Liberation Army (PLA).

The incident took place when the postal van was on its way to the Head Post Office in Imphal. It was intercepted by four miscreants and taken to Nepram Major in Imphal.

Imphal, Mar 22 : In order to threaten the political parties to stay away from the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, the cadres of Kangleipak Communist Party-Military Council (KCP-MC) are targeting the Congress leaders in Manipur.

Bishnupur District Congress Committee President Waikhom Maipak Singh was shot at on March 10 night at his residence at Lairenkabi in Bishnupur.

Militants also fired three bullets at the residence of Tilotama Devi, President, Manipur Pradesh Youth Congress Committee at Singjamei Liwa Lambi Road on March 14.

Imphal, Mar. 22 : The seventh annual conference of the National Network in Media, India (or NWMI) was held here to provide a glimpse into lives of women journalists who brave numerous difficulties in covering conflict issues.

Salma Shah and Satyamala Devi are two such Manipur based journalists, who have been highlighting the issues and problems affecting the State.

"This is really complicated being in a state like Manipur and handling all this situation by women in Manipur. It's really complicated," Shah said.

Imphal, March 18 : To keep the Manipuri culture and tradition alive the State Equestrian Championship was recently held at Manipur Polo Ground.

The 6th Director General Assam Rifles Cup was organized by the Manipur Equestrian Association under the aegis of Inspector General Assam Rifles, South.

The tournament aimed at promoting Polo in a big way.

Imphal, March 13 : Lui-Ngai-Ni, the seed sowing festival, was celebrated recently in different parts of Manipur with pomp and gaiety.

Young men and women from Anal, Chothe, Lamkang, Moyon, Monsang, Tarao and Maring Naga tribes performed folk dances and songs at the Maha Union Government High School ground.

According to the Convenor of Lui Ngai Ni Celebration committee, the festival promotes peace, harmony and the Naga culture's identity.