Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said today that a massive operation against terrorists in the state has begun and would encompass the whole state where there are illegal armed militants. A decision was reached to step up operations against militant organizations. Combing efforts have already begun in Jiribam, the epicenter of the most recent … Read more
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday said that the Centre has sanctioned Rs 104.66 crore for providing health care facilities in the hill districts of the state. Singh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister JP Nadda and DoNER Minister J M Scindia for their support in developing Manipur. For the first … Read more
The Centre on Monday said it was sending 5,000 paramilitary troops to Manipur to assist the state government in handling the “volatile” situation in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has reviewed the security situation in Manipur and directed top officials to focus on restoring peace and order as soon as possible. The Manipur … Read more
Civil society groups in Manipur have issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the state government, demanding decisive action against armed militant groups. The unrest began after a mob attempted to breach Chief Minister N Biren Singh’s residence. Security forces deployed tear gas to disperse the mob, which had gathered in anger following the discovery of six … Read more
Three remains, thought to be among six individuals reported missing from Jiribam district, were discovered near the junction of the Jiri and Barak rivers on the Manipur-Assam border, officials said Saturday. Officials informed PTI that the bodies of a lady and two children were discovered Friday night around 16 kilometers from Borobekra in Jiribam district, … Read more
Two trucks carrying basic products such as vegetables were set on fire on Manipur’s National Highway 37 today, according to police sources. NH-37 connects Imphal, the state capital, with Jiribam, which is 210 kilometers distant near the Assam interstate border. According to accounts, unknown persons stopped and set fire to the vehicles in the Noney … Read more
According to Manipur Police, ten armed Kuki “militants” were killed in “retaliatory firing” after attacking security officers in Jiribam on Monday afternoon, escalating tension in the state. The men, armed with sophisticated weapons, including automatic guns and an rocket-propelled grenade (RPG), attacked a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post at about 3 pm in the … Read more
According to an official order, authorities in Manipur’s Churachandpur district have placed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Samhita in the district headquarters town for three days beginning Wednesday evening to prevent probable violence. The superintendent of police’s office has reported that there is a major concern about a breakdown of … Read more
The Manipur government Tuesday banned internet services in the state for five days amid concerns that some anti-social elements “might use social media for transmission of images, hate speech” which may further provoke violence in the state. “Temporary suspension/curbing of internet and mobile data services including Lease Lines, VSATs, broadbands and VPN services (were ordered) … Read more
As heavy rains continue to fall on northeastern regions, the flood situation in Manipur and Assam remains grave. Dozens of people have died in both states, and thousands have been relocated to rescue camps after floodwaters wrecked homes and structures. The total death toll from flood-related incidents across both the states touched 48 on Wednesday, … Read more
Union home minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting on Monday evening to review the security situation in Manipur, the first such high-level meeting by the central government after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi was re-elected to power earlier this month. People familiar with the development said senior officials … Read more
On Friday, various groups in Manipur will commemorate one year of ethnic conflict in the state. The conflict began on May 3, last year, with at least 52 deaths in three days. Over the past year, more than 1,500 people have been injured, around 60,000 people displaced within the state, and at least 13,247 structures … Read more
Two CRPF personnel were killed and two others were injured in a suspected insurgent attack early in the morning today in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. According to sources, a group of suspected Kuki insurgents opened gunfire from a hillside in Naranseina village towards the valley region, targeting a central security force post. The exchange escalated when … Read more
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has denied licenses to 25 schools in the districts of Kangpokpi and Churachandpur. This occurred because they lacked vital documents known as No Objection Certificates (NOCs) from the Manipur government. CBSE guidelines require these papers for schools that seek to join the central board. UPDATE ON SARAS 4.0: … Read more
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh is expected to stay in office despite mounting calls for his resignation. On Wednesday, Home Minister Amit Shah informed the Lok Sabha that the CM was ‘cooperating with the Centre’ and that a change was not essential at this time. Opposition politicians say that the people of Manipur have … Read more