Manipur: News
18 Dec 2024
Elon Musk'This is false': Musk denies Starlink being misused in Manipur
Elon Musk has dismissed reports that his company's Starlink equipment seized from terrorist groups in Manipur was operational.
15 Dec 2024
Bihar2 Bihar migrant workers shot dead by assailants in Manipur
Two migrant laborers from Bihar were shot dead by unidentified assailants in Manipur on Saturday.
06 Dec 2024
Narendra Modi'Eagerly waiting...': Manipur opposition writes to PM Modi for visit
The opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc in Manipur has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to visit the state.
03 Dec 2024
Assam29 suspected Bangladeshis arrested in Manipur with fake Aadhaar cards
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday announced the arrest of 29 suspected Bangladeshis in the Imphal West district.
02 Dec 2024
Abhishek BanerjeeParliament session: Opposition divided on Adani issue; Trinamool skips meeting
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) skipped a key meeting of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc leaders on Monday.
29 Nov 2024
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)Manipur schools reopen after 13-day shutdown; curfew relaxed
Educational institutions in Manipur's Imphal Valley and Jiribam district reopened on Friday after a 13-day closure.
28 Nov 2024
Adani GroupParliament winter session: Houses adjourned for 3rd day amid protests
The Winter Session of Parliament was disrupted for the third consecutive day on Thursday as opposition parties protested.
28 Nov 2024
N Biren SinghManipur: Autopsy reveals chilling details of 10-month-old baby's murder
The autopsy reports of six family members, including a 10-month-old infant, found dead in Manipur's Jiribam district have revealed disturbing details.
27 Nov 2024
ImphalManipur: NIA reopens 3 major cases amid Jiribam abduction-murder probe
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reopened three major cases in connection with the recent spate of violence in Jiribam, Manipur.
25 Nov 2024
N Biren SinghManipur: Police forced to retreat by armed Kuki poppy farmers
A Manipur Police team tasked with eradicating illegal opium cultivation in Kangpokpi district was forced to retreat after it was stopped by"80-90 armed miscreants," according to an FIR cited by NDTV.
21 Nov 2024
DelhiTo help arrested friend, 69-year-old Stephen's alumnus impersonates ex-IPS officer
Anil Katyal, a 69-year-old resident of Greater Kailash-1 in Delhi, has been arrested for impersonating a retired Indian Police Service (IPS) officer.
21 Nov 2024
Amit ShahExtend AFSPA to entire Manipur: Kuki MLAs
Kuki MLAs in Manipur have demanded the extension of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) across the entire state.
20 Nov 2024
CAPF'Hunt underway for Kuki terrorists' who killed 6: Manipur CM
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has promised swift justice after six people, including three women and three children, were abducted and killed by suspected Kuki militants in Jiribam district.
19 Nov 2024
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)Manipur MLA labels 10 killed in Jiribam encounter as 'martyrs'
A major controversy has erupted in Manipur after Churachandpur MLA Lallian Mang Khaute took to social media to post about the 10 killed in a November 11 encounter.
19 Nov 2024
N Biren SinghManipur violence: Civil society rejects NDA resolution, issues ultimatum
Manipur remains tense following a surge in violence, with an umbrella group of Meitei civil society organisations rejecting resolutions from a National Democratic Alliance legislators' meeting and demanding "concrete steps" against Kuki insurgent groups.
18 Nov 2024
ImphalManipur: 50 additional CRPF, BSF companies deployed amid fresh violence
The Indian government has announced the deployment of 50 more companies of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Border Security Force (BSF) to Manipur.
18 Nov 2024
Ajit DovalManipur violence: Curfew imposed in Imphal West and Imphal East
The Manipur government has imposed a curfew in Imphal West and Imphal East amid rising violence.
18 Nov 2024
National Investigation Agency (NIA)NIA takes over probe into 3 cases of Manipur violence
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe of three cases of recent violence in Manipur.
18 Nov 2024
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)Explained: What sparked new cycle of violence in Manipur
A new wave of ethnic violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities has engulfed Manipur's Jiribam district since November 7.
18 Nov 2024
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)Six bodies—including toddler, his grandmother—found in Manipur river
Tensions are running high in Manipur after six bodies, including three children, were found in the Jiribam district.
17 Nov 2024
Imphal'You have failed..': Kharge slams Modi over continuing Manipur violence
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rampant violence in Manipur.
17 Nov 2024
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)'They will bear...brunt': Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum to government
Manipur is reeling under massive unrest after six bodies were found in Jiribam district on Saturday.
16 Nov 2024
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)3 bodies found near Assam-Manipur border, suspected to be abductees
Three decomposed bodies were found near the Manipur-Assam border on Friday. The remains include those of two children—one an infant—and a woman.
15 Nov 2024
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)AFSPA reimposed in 6 'disturbed' areas of Manipur, situation 'volatile'
The Indian government has reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in six police station areas of Manipur.
14 Nov 2024
AssamManipuri woman tortured before being set afire: Autopsy
The autopsy report of a 31-year-old woman, who was killed in an attack in Manipur's Jiribam district, has revealed horrific injuries.
12 Nov 2024
IndiaWhat's led to the fresh violence in Manipur's Jiribam?
Tensions have escalated in Manipur after a violent clash broke out in Jiribam district on Monday.
12 Nov 2024
Indian ArmySecurity forces seize grenades, machine gun, ammunition in Manipur raids
Security forces in Manipur have seized a massive cache of weapons and ammunition in a week-long operation.
08 Nov 2024
N Biren SinghSC to examine whistleblower tapes against Manipur CM
The Supreme Court has agreed to examine audio recordings purportedly linking Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh to the communal violence between the Meitei and Kuki communities.
08 Nov 2024
New DelhiManipur sees unrest again; 6 houses torched, woman killed
A woman, identified as Zosangkim, was killed after armed militants torched her house in Manipur's Jiribam district. The attack occurred on Thursday evening in Zairon Hmar village, a tribal settlement.
27 Oct 2024
IndiaFresh gunfights, bomb explosions reported at 2 locations in Manipur
Gunfights and bomb explosions were reported in the districts of Koutruk, Imphal West and Tronglaobi, Bishnupur in Manipur, on Saturday.
03 Oct 2024
ImphalManipur: Meitei hostages released after authorities agree to Kuki demand
Two Meitei hostages were freed on Thursday after the Manipur government agreed to a key demand by Kuki groups.
02 Oct 2024
IndiaManipur: 3 dead, 20+ injured in clashes over land dispute
At least three people were killed and over 20 injured in violent clashes between two villages, Hunphun and Hungpung, over a land dispute in Ukhrul district, Manipur, on Wednesday.
02 Oct 2024
ImphalManipur: Kuki groups add conditions for 2 Meitei hostages' release
Kuki organizations involved in negotiations with the government over two Meitei hostages have introduced new conditions for their release.
02 Oct 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)India records 6th consecutive year of 'normal rainfall'
India has just wrapped up its sixth straight year of "normal rainfall," and guess what? This year's monsoon brought the second-highest rainfall since 2019!
26 Sep 2024
MyanmarSecurity officials refute claims of 'trained' Kuki militants infiltrating Manipur
Manipur's Security Advisor Kuldiep Singh and Director General of Police Rajiv Singh have disputed a claim made by the chief minister's office (CMO) about the infiltration of "over 900 Kuki militants" from Myanmar into Manipur.
17 Sep 2024
Amit Shah'You can ask...don't argue': Shah to reporter on Manipur question
Union Home Minister Amit Shah declined to comment on the possibility of resignation of Chief Minister Biren Singh in light of the Manipur violence during a press conference on Tuesday.
16 Sep 2024
ImphalCurfew relaxed in violence-hit Manipur, mobile internet ban extended
The curfew in four districts of Manipur, which has been experiencing ethnic violence since May 2023, was relaxed for nine hours on Monday.
11 Sep 2024
British ArmyWorld's largest women-run market is in India; guess where?
Ima Keithel, which translates to "mother's market," in Imphal, Manipur, is believed to be the world's largest market run by some 3,000 "Imas" or mothers.
10 Sep 2024
ImphalManipur government bans internet services in state till September 15
The Manipur government has imposed a five-day ban on internet services in the state, effective from 3:00pm on Tuesday.
10 Sep 2024
IndiaProhibitory orders imposed in 3 Manipur districts amid student protests
Prohibitory orders were enforced in three Manipur districts following student protests in Imphal Valley calling for peace in the conflict-ridden state.
09 Sep 2024
DronesManipur violence: Schools to remain closed today, tomorrow
Schools in Manipur will be closed on Monday and Tuesday due to escalating violence in the N Biren Singh-led state.
07 Sep 2024
IndiaAfter rocket attacks, 5 killed in fresh violence in Manipur
Five people were killed in a new outbreak of violence in Manipur's Jiribam district on Saturday morning, according to police reports.
05 Sep 2024
IndiaManipur villagers forced to flee homes after drone attacks
Residents of Senjam Chirang in Manipur have been forced to abandon their homes following a drone attack that injured three people.
02 Sep 2024
AssamExplained: How weaponized drones are escalating Manipur crisis
The ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur has taken a dangerous turn with the first-ever use of drones to drop bombs.
29 Aug 2024
AssamBJP slams Mamata over 'not only Bengal will burn' remark
Several Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders have slammed West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee for allegedly threatening protesting doctors and other states during a rally on Wednesday.
14 Aug 2024
NagalandWhy this Indian state celebrates Independence day on August 14
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort in New Delhi on August 15 to mark India's 78th Independence Day.
08 Aug 2024
N Biren SinghManipur CM's doctored audio saying he started 'ethnic cleansing' surfaces
The Manipur government has dismissed an audio clip, allegedly containing offensive remarks by Chief Minister N Biren Singh against the state's ethnic minorities, as a fake.
29 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi'Manipur-like situation possible in Maharashtra...': Sharad Pawar
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SP) chief, Sharad Pawar, on Sunday said that Manipur-like violence was possible in Maharashtra as well.
25 Jul 2024
Jammu And KashmirUS advises Americans in India not to visit these states
The United States Department of State has revised its travel advisory for American citizens in India, as per an announcement made on Tuesday.
11 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiRahul posts video on Manipur visit with message for Modi
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Thursday posted a five-minute video documenting his visit to relief camps in strife-torn Manipur, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do the same.
08 Jul 2024
Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi to visit relief camps in Manipur today
Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to tour Manipur and visit relief camps on Monday to meet people displaced by ethnic violence.
04 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi'Visit Manipur before space....': Congress's ISRO jibe at Modi
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday took a swipe at a report that quoted Indian Space Research Organisation Chief S Somanath as saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi could be a candidate for India's first manned space mission.
04 Jul 2024
Arunachal PradeshAssam, Manipur floods: 48 killed, thousands evacuated amid heavy rains
As heavy rains persist in the northeastern states, the flood situation in Manipur and Assam remains critical.
03 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiCongress slams Modi's 'violence decreasing' statement on Manipur crisis
Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's comments in the Rajya Sabha on the conflict in Manipur.
03 Jul 2024
Narendra Modi'Violence decreasing in Manipur...': PM Modi in Rajya Sabha
Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his response to the Motion of Thanks on the President's address in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday around noon.
03 Jul 2024
Lok SabhaResolution passed condemning opposition's disruptive behavior during PM Modi's speech
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's response to the President's address was disrupted by protests and sloganeering from the opposition on Tuesday.
02 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiLok Sabha passes Motion of Thanks; adjourned sine die
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday responded to the debate on the Motion of Thanks for the President's address.
02 Jul 2024
Narendra ModiModi to address NDA parliamentary meet, reply to President's address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday respond to the Motion of Thanks on the President's Address in the Lok Sabha.
30 Jun 2024
CanadaFIR filed against UK-based professor for inciting violence in Manipur
Uday Reddy, a Computer Science professor of Indian origin at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, has been accused of inciting ethnic violence in Manipur through his online activities.
28 Jun 2024
US State Department'Deeply biased...': India dismisses US State Department's religious freedom report
India has strongly rejected the United States State Department's report on religious freedom, labeling it "deeply biased" and "visibly driven by vote bank considerations and a prescriptive outlook."
28 Jun 2024
ImphalThousands unite in Manipur rally for territorial integrity
Thousands of individuals from various communities converged in Imphal, Manipur's capital, to rally for the state's territorial and administrative integrity on Friday.
27 Jun 2024
Amit ShahPriyanka challenges Lok Sabha speaker's objection to 'Jai Samvidhaan' chant
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has questioned Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on whether chanting "Jai Samvidhaan" (long live Constitution) in Parliament is no longer acceptable after Birla objected to opposition leaders chanting the slogan.
17 Jun 2024
Amit ShahAmit Shah to chair security review meeting on Manipur today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to chair a high-level security review meeting on the situation in Manipur on Monday evening.
16 Jun 2024
N Biren SinghHouse of Manipur's first IAS officer set ablaze
The deserted residence of Manipur's first Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, the late T Kipgen, was set on fire by miscreants on Saturday afternoon.
14 Jun 2024
N Biren SinghManipur government establishes sub-committee for displaced persons
The Manipur government has formed a cabinet sub-committee to manage the rehabilitation and resettlement of individuals displaced by ongoing ethnic violence in the state.
08 Jun 2024
ImphalMilitants set ablaze police outpost, houses in Manipur's Jiribam district
Suspected militants torched a police outpost and several houses in the Jiribam district of Manipur in a late-night attack, PTI reported.
08 Jun 2024
Congress Working Committee (CWC)CWC meeting: Congress to focus on urban voters, assess setbacks
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge inaugurated the extended Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, marking the party's first assembly after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
31 May 2024
Social MediaWhy netizens are sharing 'But no eyes on Manipur' slogan
A new social media trend, "But no eyes on Manipur," is gaining traction.
30 May 2024
AssamNortheastern states isolated from mainland due to flooded railway tracks
Several northeastern states of India, including Tripura, Manipur, Mizoram, and the southern part of Assam, have been cut off from the rest of the country due to waterlogged and damaged railway tracks.
29 May 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)No relief from heatwave in northern India, 'red alert' issued
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for severe heatwave conditions in several regions of the country, including Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh on Wednesday.
26 May 2024
ImphalArmy defuses 3 bombs in Manipur
The Indian Army successfully neutralized three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in the Imphal East district of Manipur, a defense spokesperson said on Sunday.
15 May 2024
MyanmarIndia leads in global internet shutdowns for sixth year
India recorded 116 instances of internet shutdowns in 2023, representing 41% of the 283 shutdowns worldwide, according to data analyzed by Access Now, a non-profit organization focusing on digital rights.
13 May 2024
Imphal4 Manipur cops, abducted assaulted; 2 Arambai Tenggol members arrested
Two members of the radical Meitei group—Arambai Tenggol—were arrested on Sunday for allegedly abducting and assaulting four Manipur Police personnel from Kangpokpi district, Imphal East.
09 May 2024
Adhir Ranjan ChowdhuryAfter Sam Pitroda, Adhir Ranjan's lesson in diversity backfires
Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury's attempt to back Sam Pitroda's alleged racist remarks has backfired.
03 May 2024
Narendra ModiHigh security in Manipur on anniversary of ethnic clashes
May 3, 2024, marked the first anniversary of the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur.
