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  Battle of Imphal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The retreat of the Allied Burma Corps stopped at Imphal, which lay in a plain which in turn was on one of the few practicable routes through the ranges of jungle-covered hills which formed the border between Burma and India.
He planned to exploit the capture of Imphal by advancing to the Brahmaputra River valley, thereby cutting the Allied supply lines to their front in northern Burma, and to the airfields supplying the Nationalist Chinese under Chiang Kai-shek over "The Hump".
Imphal was held by the Indian IV Corps.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Battle_of_Imphal   (2333 words)

  
 1Up India > Indian Hillstations > Hill Stations in India > Imphal - Manipur
Dimapur 215 km from Imphal, is the nearest railhead.
It is situated 45 km south of Imphal, is a centre of Meithei culture, with a temple devoted to the pre-Hindu deity Thangjing.
It is 156 km from Imphal and is the district headquartersof the Tamenglong district.
www.1upindia.com /hillstations/imphal.html   (1543 words)

  
 Imphal on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Until 1813, when Manipur was conquered by the Burmese, Imphal was the seat of the Manipuri kings.
Imphal has three colleges affiliated with Guwahati Univ., as well as a technical college.
North East Sports Academy, Imphal, to be operational soon.
www.encyclopedia.com /html/I/Imphal.asp   (364 words)

  
 Tsunami News for Imphal, India
Imphal, January 16: To generate funds for contributing it to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the Tsunami victims, Committee For Tsunami Disaster...
Imphal, January 06: The members of Shree Digambar Jain Samaj, Manipur donated Rs one lakh to the PM's national relief fund in the wake of Tsunami catastrophe...
IMPHAL, Dec 29: The Joint Administrative Council, JAC of the All Manipur...
danger.mongabay.com /earthquake/2004/Imphal.html   (898 words)

  
 Imphal, Tourism in Imphal, Imphal Tourism, Imphal India, Tourism Imphal, Tourism of Imphal, India Tourism,Turismo en la ...
Imphal, the tiny capital city of the northeastern state of Manipur, is an ideal destination off the beaten track.
Imphal boasts of the biggest freshwater lake in the country, the Loktak.
Dimapur, 215 km from Imphal, is the nearest railhead for Manipur.
tourism-of-india.com /imphal.html   (1255 words)

  
 Imphal manipur tour, travel package, imphal visit, maps of imphal.
Imphal, the tiny capital city of the north-eastern state of Manipur, is an ideal destination off the beaten track.
One of the few places in India where nothing seems to have changed is Imphal, a tiny valley tucked away in the north-eastern state of Manipur Relics of an old, historical palace well-planned temples and ceremonial houses in all their splendour amidst the tall pine and jack-fruit trees, speak of Imphal’s ancient past.
Dimapur, 215 kilometres from Imphal, is the nearest railhead for Manipur.
www.indiaprofile.com /destinations/imphal.htm   (1247 words)

  
 Imphal,Tourism in Imphal India,Imphal Tourism in Manipur
Imphal, the tiny capital city of the northeastern state of Manipur, is an ideal location off the beaten track.
Imphal in Manipur is a tiny valley tucked away in the northeastern state of Manipur.
Railhead : Dimapur, 215 km from Imphal, is the nearest railhead for Manipur.
www.north-east-india.com /manipur/imphal.html   (610 words)

  
 Dilip Mutum's Imphal Page
Imphal is the capital city of Manipur, a north-eastern?
Imphal is a sprawling mini metropolis, where you can find people of different races and languages interacting freely.
Most of the business in Imphal is run by the Marwaris and the Punjabis, though now an increasing number Meiteis have taken over the space left by those leaving the state.
www.geocities.com /dsmutum/imphal.html   (930 words)

  
 Imphal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Imphal Valley is drained by several small rivers originating from the hills surrounding it.
In 1944 during World War II the Battle of Imphal along with the simultaneous Battle of Kohima was the turning point in the Burma Campaign.
For the first time in South-East Asia the Japanese lost the initiative to the Allies which they then retained until the end of the war.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Imphal   (245 words)

  
 Imphal Travel Guide, Imphal Tourism, Imphal Tour, Imphal Map, Imphal India, Imphal tourist attraction, Imphal tourist ...
Imphal, the capital of Manipur, is the centre of all cultural, commercial and political activities.
from Imphal, this is a place of greatest historic importance where Major General Paona Brajabashi, proved his valour against the superior force of the invading British Army in 1891.
It houses "Sangai", a brow-antlered deer in sylvan surroundings and is situated at the foothills of the pine tree hillock.
www.tourtravelworld.com /city_guide/imphal.html   (935 words)

  
 People's Liberation Army, Manipur, India, South Asia Terrorism Portal
December 20: The Imphal East District police arrest two PLA terrorists, Asem Yaima and Asem Shyam, from the Mantripukhri area of Imphal on charges of extortion from an oil pump at Sekmai.
December 13: A PLA terrorist is killed during an encounter with the police at Singjamei Maibam Leikai in the Imphal East district.
December 12: The Imphal East district police arrests a PLA terrorist, Mohammed Firoz Shaha, from the Palace Gate area of Imphal.
www.satp.org /tracking/Goto.asp?ID=44   (2236 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta : Nation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Imphal, March 7: A Calcutta-based chartered accountant was rescued and five persons, including one of his associates, were arrested from an Imphal hotel during a raid on Friday night.
The chartered accountant, who arrived in Imphal on March 1 on a business trip, was abducted for ransom on the same day from Lamphel.
The police said Singh, along with Gusung and Sourav, was abducted by Doren and Bhupen, who posed as members of an underground organisation, while he was on his way to the office of Manipur AIDS Control Society in Lamphel at 3 pm in a car.
www.telegraphindia.com /1040308/asp/nation/story_2978421.asp   (381 words)

  
 WORLD WAR II : China-Burma-India(CBI) Theater   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Imphal inhabitants had run away to different villages, which is locally known as 'Japan lanchenba' or running away from the Japan war.
Imphal seize was as costly for the Japanese as Flanders was for the Germans in World War I for here on the 'Bloody Plains' 50,000 of the Japanese best soldiers lost their lives.
In December at Imphal in front of the Scottish, Gurkha and Punjab regiments General Slim was knighted by the viceroy along with three Corps Commanders, Christison, Scones and Stopford.
themanipurpage.tripod.com /history/wwII.html   (2998 words)

  
 Forced March to Imphal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Imphal had been bombed by the Japanese, and the bomb craters were much in evidence when Stilwell finally arrived there in the midafternoon of May 20.
The truck ride from Litan to Imphal had proved to be 16 miles of pushing and pulling through thick mud, followed by 10 miles of easier driving over gravel road.
The general arrived at Imphal with a bad cold, had lost at least 25 pounds and was suffering from what later turned out to be a bad case of jaundice.
www.thehistorynet.com /wwii/blmarchtoimphal/index3.html   (1531 words)

  
 Manipur Today - Top Stories   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
IMPHAL, Aug 30: In a significant development, the deadlock in holding negotiations between the agitating ANSAM and the Manipur government have been br.....
IMPHAL, Aug 21: Welcoming the reported move of the government to replace all the Assam Rifles posts stationed along national highway-53, the United Pe.....
IMPHAL Aug16: The state cabinet has approved construction of the national highway - 150 bye pass to Jiribam via Taithu construction of which is to be.....
www.manipurtoday.com /news/topstoryeng.asp   (360 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
The nearest railhead is Dimapur (Nagaland), 215 km from Imphal.
At the centre of Imphal is the fascinating market of Khwairamband run by more than 3000 tribal women that is in two sections – one sells shawls, textiles and fabrics including the traditional dress of the "Meitei" tribe of Manipur called "phanek" and the other sells basic household provisions.
The Manipur Zoological Garden is a sylvan picnic spot at the foot of pine-growing hillocks 6km west of Imphal, on the Imphal Kangchup Road.
www.journeymart.com /DExplorer/AsiaIS/India/Manipur/Imphal?SubLink=DExplorer/AsiaIS/India/Manipur/Imphal/viAround_Inc.htm   (847 words)

  
 Travel Forum - Imphal, India
Langthaband: Langthabnand is an historic palace situated on the Indo-Burma road, in the hilly terrenes of Imphal.
Bishnupur is a quaint town situated at the foot of a hill, to the south west of Imphal.
New Churachandpur: This is the local market near Imphal, which is dominated by the population of the Kuki tribe.
www.ttgforum.com /printthread.php?t=691   (1253 words)

  
 Imphal --  Encyclopædia Britannica   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Imphal was the seat of the kings of Manipur before the region fell under British rule.
For the dry season of 1943–44 both the Japanese and the Allies were resolved on offensives in Southeast Asia.
On the Japanese side, Lieutenant General Kawabe Masakazu planned a major Japanese advance across the Chindwin River, on the central front, in order to occupy the plain of Imphal and to establish a firm defensive line in eastern Assam.
www.britannica.com /eb/article-9042216?tocId=9042216   (520 words)

  
 Imphal - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
IMPHAL, Dec 8: A one-day two-wheeler loan mela jointly organised by the Imphal Urban Cooperative Bank Ltd and JK Enterprises, Khoyathong, was inaugurated this...
IMPHAL, Dec 14: The residents of Yaingangpokpi imposed a blockade on the Imphal Ukhrul road from this morning against the killing of an innocent civilian and...
Imphal, December 13: The Army authorities have clarified that the presence of Assam Rifles in Tamenglong district is a part of the overall strategy of...
news.daylightonline.com /2003/Imphal.html   (8523 words)

  
 The Hindu : Front Page : Manipur lifts Act from parts of Imphal
The Imphal municipal area covers the Assembly constituencies of Uripok, Thangmeiband, Sagolband, Khurai, Singjamei, Keishamthong and Yaiskul, which have 10 per cent of the State's total population.
Normal life in Imphal and the four hill districts came to a standstill today as a result of a bandh called separately by various organisations.
Life in the hill districts — Senapati, Ukhrul, Tamenglong and Churachandpur — was severely affected due to the 12-hour hill districts bandh called by different student bodies, including the All-Tribal Students Union Manipur (ATSUM), the All-Naga Students Association of Manipur (ANSAM) and the Kuki Students' Organisation (KSO).
www.hindu.com /2004/08/13/stories/2004081309080100.htm   (468 words)

  
 Manipur: The Land of Jewels
The Imphal river with its branches, Kongba, Iril, Nambul flows towards the south.
Imphal the capital city of the State of Manipur is the largest and an important city having over one and a half lakh population.
Imphal, the beautiful capital city in the valley; Mao and Ukhrul, the picturesque hill resorts; Taminglong, with its exotic landscape; Chandel, home to amazing tribes; Khonggom and Moirang, reminders of the British Raj in India.
manipurinfo.tripod.com   (6317 words)

  
 Imphal Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Imphal Company is the local Yorkshire TA Infantry unit for the York and Leeds areas.
Soldiers from Imphal company are currently deployed on operations with the regular army.
Imphal company has a strong sporting tradition mixed with a train hard play hard ethos.
www.army.mod.uk /ewrr/locations/york/imphal_company.htm   (139 words)

  
 People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak, Manipur, India, South Asia Terrorism Portal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
December 13: The Imphal West police commandos arrest a PREPAK terrorist, identified as Langpoklakpam Lohel, from Paona bazaar in Imphal city.
November 16: The Imphal West district commandos arrest two PREPAK terrorists Irom Chaoba and Leisangthem Sophiya from Paona bazaar in the heart of the Imphal city.
June 17: The Imphal West district police arrest a PREPAK terrorist, Takhellambam Sitam of Langthabal Awang Leikai, at Canchipur near Imphal.
www.satp.org /satporgtp/countries/india/states/manipur/terrorist_outfits/prepak.htm   (1664 words)

  
 BBC - WW2 People's War - Defence of Imphal and Kohima - A1122256
The British 4th Corps was scattered, with the southernmost division bypassed by the Japanese, blocking its means of retreat to Imphal.
At that point it became obvious that the real target of the offensive was Kohima, 95km (60 miles) north of Imphal, on the road back across the mountains into India.
At Imphal, two British divisions counter-attacked north, to clear the road to Kohima, and north east, to threaten the rear of the Japanese division attacking Kohima.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/ww2/A1122256   (697 words)

  
 Indefinite curfew clamped in Imphal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
IMPHAL, NOV 3: An indefinite curfew was clamped today in Imphal and Greater Imphal area following yesterday's incident in which 10 persons were killed during an exchange of fire between Assam Rifles personnel and armed ultras, official sources said here.
Sources said the government clamped curfew after it received reports that there was likelihood of serious breach of peace, disturbance to public tranquility and grave danger to human lives and properties in the two districts.
An Assam Rifles statement said two jawans were also injured in the incident and one M16 rifle and magazine of an AK 47 rifle recovered from the spot.
www.indianexpress.com /ie/daily/20001104/ina04001.html   (242 words)

  
 The Telegraph - Calcutta : Frontpage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In the course of his 45-minute meeting with the delegation from Imphal led by Arambam Lokendra, Singh expressed “pain” at the death of Manorama Devi who was found dead after she was picked up by Assam Rifles personnel.
The incident sparked a series of protests in Imphal demanding repeal of the “draconian law”.
In recent weeks, Patil, who had turned down the demand for repealing the act on his Manipur visit during the peak of the agitation, is reported to be open to the idea of revisiting the controversial law.
www.telegraphindia.com /1041102/asp/frontpage/story_3954767.asp   (420 words)

  
 To the Gates of Delhi   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
However, his optimism was reflected in his evaluation: “Imphal was in no danger of falling.” Lieutenant General Sir Geoffrey Scoones, commander of the IV Corps located in the Imphal area, had laid out his defenses so that he could react to threats from all points of the compass.
The siege of Imphal was over, and as the monsoon rains poured down, the relentless pursuit of Mutaguchi’s army began.
When the smoke had cleared in the Imphal-Kohima area, the Japanese had no delusions, declaring that “the disaster at Imphal was perhaps the worst of its kind yet chronicled in the annals of war.” When the offensive began, the Japanese Fifteenth Army had approximately 100,000 front-line soldiers, of whom 53,000 became casualties.
www.thehistorynet.com /wwii/blgatesofdelhi/index2.html   (1257 words)

  
 INDOlink - Discover India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
from Imphal to the west is a hill resort on the hills overlooking Manipur Valley.
A charming resort on the western fringes of the Loktak Lake, to the south of Imphal.
from Imphal and on the fringes of Loktak Lake, this is the last natural habitat of the marsh-dwelling brow-antlered deer of Manipur called "Sangai".
www.indialink.com /DiscoverIndia/Manipur/places.html   (1120 words)

  
 Ministry of Tourism, Government of India Celebrates Visit India Year 1999-2000 : Accessibility : Manipur
Dimapur on North East Frontier Railways 215 kms from Imphal is the nearest railhead for Manipur.
Imphal is connected by a network of roads with all the important cities of North Eastern India.
Deputy Commissioner, Imphal can also issue permits to tourists travelling by road from Imphal to Kohima and Dimapur in Nagaland.
www.tourisminindia.com /indiainfo/states/manipur/accessibility.htm   (266 words)

  
 GN Online: Troops fire on protesters in Imphal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Police said hundreds of protesters shouting slogans against the broadening of the truce with neighbouring Nagaland to include Manipur came out of their homes when the curfew was lifted early yesterday.
The police officer, who did not want to be named, said the protesters clashed with soldiers when they were asked to stop their procession.
The government has said the territorial integrity of the former princely state would not be affected by the widening of the ceasefire.
www.gulf-news.com /Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=20902   (429 words)

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