N Biren Singh: News

30 Jun 2023

Manipur

Manipur: 3 dead in firing between armed rioters, security forces

The death toll in the crossfire between suspected armed rioters and security forces in Manipur's Kangpokpi rose to three on Friday as one more person succumbed to injuries in the hospital.

19 Jun 2023

Manipur

Manipur: 4,000 pre-fabricated houses to rehabilitate displaced families

The Manipur government will build around 4,000 pre-fabricated houses to temporarily rehabilitate the families displaced due to the ethnic violence raging in the state, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Monday.

13 Jun 2023

Manipur

Nearly 47,000 citizens evacuated in violence-torn Manipur: Report

Nearly 47,000 citizens have been evacuated, and hundreds of homes have been destroyed due to the ethnic violence in Manipur, ANI reported.

10 Jun 2023

Manipur

Manipur: Centre forms peace committee to facilitate dialog among groups 

Days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah's announcement, a peace committee in violence-hit Manipur has been constituted, reported India Today.

06 Jun 2023

Amit Shah

Why 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.

01 Jun 2023

Amit Shah

Panel 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 Shah

Maintain 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 Shah

Manipur 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 Shah

Manipur: 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

Manipur

Amit 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

Manipur

Army 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.

15 May 2023

Amit Shah

Manipur: 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

Manipur

Manipur: 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.

10 May 2023

Manipur

Manipur: 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

Manipur

Manipur: 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

Manipur

One-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

Manipur

Manipur: 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

Manipur

Manipur 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

Manipur

Kiren 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.

05 May 2023

Amit Shah

Amit 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

Manipur

Manipur: 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

Manipur

Why 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

Manipur

Manipur: 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

Manipur

#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

Manipur

Manipur: 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.

20 Mar 2022

India

N Biren Singh named Manipur CM for second term

Ten days after the state assembly election results were announced, the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Nongthombam Biren Singh as Manipur's Chief Minister for a second term.

13 Nov 2021

Manipur

Colonel, his family among 7 dead in Manipur terrorist attack

A colonel, his family members, and four soldiers died in an ambush by terrorists in the Singhat sub-division of Manipur's Churachandpur district.

27 Dec 2020

Narendra Modi

Modi brought flood of development to Northeast, says Amit Shah

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought a flood of development to Northeast India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday in Imphal, Manipur.

15 Nov 2020

India

Manipur CM N Biren Singh tests positive for COVID-19

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said that he has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

24 Jun 2020

Manipur

Manipur: BJP-led coalition faces crisis, rebel MLAs flown to Delhi

The BJP-led coalition in Manipur is facing an existential crisis after nine MLAs, three from the saffron party itself, withdrew support from Chief Minister N Biren Singh's government on June 17.

11 Nov 2018

Manipur

Manipur CM talks about state becoming an ideal tourist destination

Manipur is trying to firmly position itself on the tourism map of the country, riding on the picturesque beauty of its lush-green valleys and forested hills, along with the annual Sangai Festival which showcases the state's rich tradition to the world.

17 Sep 2018

Manipur

Manipur lynching: Four policemen suspended after video shows their presence

Just days after a 26-year-old man was lynched at a village near Manipur's Imphal, state police have suspended four policemen after a purported video of the incident indicated that armed police personnel were present in the village during the incident.

22 Jul 2018

Manipur

Imphal: Tribal students call hill bandh; MUSU to disrupt Assembly

Throwing its weight behind the beleaguered Vice-Chancellor of Manipur University, AP Pandey, a tribal students' body has called for an indefinite hill bandh from tomorrow, coinciding with Manipur University Students' Union's (MUSU) decision to disrupt the Assembly session for not discussing the impasse at the institute.

27 Jun 2018

Manipur

Manipur University: Impasse continues for 29th-day over removal of VC

Academic activities of the Manipur University remained suspended for the 29th day today following students' agitation demanding the removal of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Aditya Prasad Pandey.

20 Jun 2018

Manipur

Manipur govt to build 20-30 houses per-constituency for flood-hit people

Manipur CM N Biren Singh said his government will build at least 20 houses in each of the 60 Assembly constituencies for people whose homes were destroyed in the recent flood.

27 May 2018

Narendra Modi

India and Manipur are progressing under the Modi government: CM

"The country has been progressing well under the BJP-led Central government," Manipur CM N Biren Singh has said.

11 Jul 2017

Meghalaya

Meet Guwahati's Roshni Hassan: This year's Mrs United Nations

After Rishita Baruah, another beauty queen from Assam has made India proud. Guwahati's Roshni Hassan was crowned Mrs United Nations 2017.

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