Manipur: News
07 Jun 2023
BollywoodManipur violence: Lin Laishram slams Bollywood's silence
Bollywood actor Lin Laishram, who hails from Manipur, is worried about the violence that has engulfed her home state for over a month.
07 Jun 2023
Amit ShahKuki women protest outside Amit Shah's house amid Manipur violence
Amid the ongoing violence in Manipur, several members of the Kuki tribe, including women, staged a protest outside Union Home Minister Amit Shah's residence in New Delhi on Wednesday, reported NDTV.
06 Jun 2023
Amit ShahWhy Naga MLAs eager to meet Shah over Manipur violence
Nearly ten Naga MLAs from Manipur are presently in New Delhi to meet Home Minister Amit Shah.
02 Jun 2023
Amit ShahManipur: Curfew relaxed in 5 districts, 140 weapons surrendered
The government has reportedly called off curfew in five districts of Manipur, while restrictions have been eased for a few hours in other areas of the state marred by month-long unrest.
01 Jun 2023
Ministry Of Home AffairsCentre replaces Manipur police chief amid unrest
In a significant reshuffle in the police leadership in Manipur amid ongoing unrest, Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Tripura cadre, Rajiv Singh, was reportedly appointed as the northeastern state's new Director General of Police (DGP) on Thursday.
01 Jun 2023
Amit ShahPanel formed to probe Manipur violence: Amit Shah
The Centre has constituted a panel led by a retired high court judge to investigate the wave of violence that has engulfed Manipur for nearly a month, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday.
31 May 2023
Amit ShahMaintain peace for 15 days: Amit Shah requests Kuki groups
On a four-day visit to strife-torn Manipur to find the road to normalcy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed the situation in the state on Tuesday and ordered strict action against activities disturbing the peace.
30 May 2023
Amit ShahManipur violence: Government announces compensation, jobs for families of deceased
The Centre and the Manipur government on Tuesday announced compensation for families who lost loved ones during the ethnic clashes in Manipur.
30 May 2023
Amit ShahManipur: Amit Shah holds series of meetings as 110 dead
After reaching strife-torn Manipur on Monday, Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah held a string of meetings with Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, Governor Anusuiya Uikey, state ministers, and officials to assess the ground situation.
29 May 2023
Amit ShahAmit Shah to embark on 3-day visit to violence-hit Manipur
Union Home Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah is set to embark on a three-day visit to violence-hit Manipur on Monday to resolve the ongoing crisis in the state.
27 May 2023
Indian ArmyArmy steps up security across Manipur amid fresh violence reports
The Indian Army and Assam Rifles have stepped up security across Manipur amid reports of fresh violence in the state.
25 May 2023
Amit Shah'Will visit Manipur, talk to people for peace': Amit Shah
Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said he will visit Manipur in a few days amid fresh violence in the state over the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.
25 May 2023
Travel And Tourism5 beautiful places you must visit in Manipur
Located in Northeast India, Manipur is not only well-known for its rich traditions and culture but also for its stunning landscape, beautiful architecture, local music, traditional dance forms, and unique cuisine.
22 May 2023
Indian ArmyManipur: Curfew reimposed, Army called in again after fresh violence
Indian Army and paramilitary personnel were dispatched to Manipur after fresh clashes were reported in the capital Imphal on Monday afternoon following days of peace, NDTV reported.
15 May 2023
N Biren SinghManipur: MLAs demand separate administration for tribal areas, CM rejects
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday rejected the demands by 10 MLAs, including seven from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), for a separate administration for the Kuki tribe-dominated districts of the state.
15 May 2023
MizoramManipur: Nearly 6,000 people flee to Mizoram amid violence
Almost 6,000 people have fled Manipur and have taken shelter in different districts of neighboring Mizoram amid the ongoing violent clashes between the Meiteis and tribals there, officials revealed on Sunday.
13 May 2023
Public Works Department (PWD)Manipur violence: Death toll reaches 71, curfew relaxation extended
The death toll from the ethnic clashes in Manipur crossed 70 on Saturday, reported ANI.
10 May 2023
N Biren SinghManipur: Curfew relaxed in 11 districts as situation improves
The state government relaxed curfew in 11 affected districts of strife-torn Manipur for six hours from 5:00am on Wednesday.
09 May 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaManipur: Death toll at 60, internet ban extended till Saturday
The Manipur government informed the Supreme Court on Monday that the number of deaths in the state due to ethnic violence had risen to 60 since clashes erupted last week.
08 May 2023
Indian ArmyOne-way air ticket out of Manipur now costs Rs. 30,000
Several air carriers, including AirAsia and IndiGo, have hiked their ticket prices in the wake of the sudden increase in demand as hundreds of people rush to flee violent-struck Manipur.
08 May 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaCurfew relaxed in Manipur, no fresh violent incident reported: Centre
The Centre and Manipur government on Monday informed the Supreme Court that there were no incidents of violence in the state during the curfew relaxation on Sunday and Monday.
08 May 2023
Amit Shah'Will consult all...': Amit Shah breaks silence over Manipur violence
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the Manipur government would consult all stakeholders before finalizing any decision on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community, according to India Today.
08 May 2023
N Biren SinghManipur: States evacuate their residents, 23,000 rescued
The state governments of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and West Bengal are trying to evacuate their residents from the violence-hit northeastern state of Manipur.
07 May 2023
N Biren SinghManipur violence: Over 50 dead; CM Biren chairs all-party meet
At least 54 individuals have reportedly died so far in the ongoing violence in Manipur that broke out during a protest march on Wednesday, while thousands have been displaced.
06 May 2023
Kiren RijijuKiren Rijiju talks about Manipur violence as deaths cross 50
Union Law and Justice Minister Kiren Rijiju stated on Saturday that the central government is taking all steps possible to reduce the ongoing violence in Manipur and bring the state back to normality.
06 May 2023
Delhi UniversityManipur violence reaches Delhi University, police detain students
Manipur's violence has reached Delhi University's North Campus area, with a group of students from the Kuki tribe accusing a group of Meitis of an attack on Thursday night, reported ANI.
06 May 2023
Assam1,000+ flee violence-hit Manipur to Assam; situation improving, say police
The violence in Manipur led to the forced inter-state migration of hundreds of people to Assam's Cachar district.
06 May 2023
NEETNEET-UG 2023 exam postponed in Manipur amid violence: NTA
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday postponed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) examination for undergraduate courses in Manipur amid ongoing violence that broke out on Wednesday, reported ANI.
06 May 2023
Income Tax Department of IndiaManipur: I-T official dragged out of house, beaten to death
An official of the Income Tax Department posted in Manipur's Imphal was allegedly dragged out of his official residence and killed during the ethnic violence that has engulfed the state, the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) Association said on Friday.
05 May 2023
Amit ShahAmit Shah cancels Karnataka poll campaigns, 'closely monitors' Manipur situation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday canceled all election campaigns in Karnataka to "closely monitor" the situation in Manipur, reported ANI, quoting sources.
05 May 2023
N Biren SinghManipur: 9,000 displaced as tensions prevail, mob attacks BJP MLA
Tensions prevailed in Manipur amid ethnic violence between tribals and the majority Meitei community.
04 May 2023
N Biren SinghWhy Manipur is burning
The state government of Manipur imposed a curfew in eight districts and suspended the internet for the next five days after violence broke out during a tribal agitation on Wednesday.
29 Apr 2023
Section 144Manipur: Section-144, internet suspension extended in Churachandpur after fresh clashes
The situation in Manipur's Churachandpur district reportedly remained tense on Friday night after fresh clashes broke out between police personnel and protesters.
28 Apr 2023
N Biren Singh#NewsBytesExplainer: Why was Manipur CM's event venue set on fire
The Manipur government imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) in Manipur's Churachandpur and suspended internet services and large gatherings to prevent any untoward incident.
28 Apr 2023
Section 144Manipur: Internet banned, Section 144 imposed in Churachandpur amid violence
The government of Manipur suspended mobile internet services and banned large gatherings in the Churachandpur district amid violence ahead of Chief Minister N Biren Singh's visit on Friday.
17 Apr 2023
Miss IndiaMeet Miss India 2023 2nd runner-up, Manipur's Thounaojam Strela Luwang
This year, the 59th edition of the Femina Miss India was held on April 15, with Manipur hosting the event's grand finale, creating history for the first time in Northeast India.
06 Apr 2023
Healthy FoodsRice beyond Basmati: 5 lesser-known rice varieties in India
When it comes to Indian cuisine, Basmati rice is the one of most well-known and commonly used varieties.
25 Mar 2023
Amit ShahCentre decides to reduce 'disturbed areas' under AFSPA in northeast
Union Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced that the central government decided to reduce the jurisdiction of "disturbed areas" in Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, or AFSPA.
04 Feb 2023
BollywoodBomb explosion at Sunny Leone's fashion show venue in Imphal
A powerful explosion took place near the venue of a fashion show, which Bollywood actor Sunny Leone is scheduled to attend on Sunday, in the Hatta Kangjeibung area of Manipur's capital Imphal.
27 Jan 2023
Reliance JioReliance Jio introduces 5G services in all North-Eastern states
Reliance Jio has launched its 'True 5G' service across six states of India's North-Eastern region.
