Manipur
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Manipur: CRPF jawan opens fire, kills two colleagues before taking his own life
Manipur | Feb 13, 2025, 09:59 PM ISTManipur news: Eight CRPF personnel were also injured in the firing and they were taken to the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal.
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President's Rule imposed in Manipur four days after CM Biren Singh's resignation
Manipur | Feb 13, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTPresident's Rule in Manipur: This comes four days after northeastern state's Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from his post on February 9. Singh resigned on February 9 and was asked by the governor to continue in office till alternative arrangements were made.
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Manipur: Nine terrorists arrested by security forces in Imphal, Tengnoupal districts
Manipur | Feb 11, 2025, 03:52 PM ISTSecurity forces in Manipur arrested nine militants, seized weapons, and disrupted illegal activities in multiple operations across Imphal West and Tengnoupal districts.
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Manipur CM N Biren Singh Resigns From His Post: A Look at His Journey From Congress Leader to BJP CM
News | Feb 10, 2025, 07:07 PM ISTBiren Singh announced his resignation as the Chief Minister of Manipur, marking the end of his 64-year-old leadership since 2017. His tenure, though initially successful, saw significant challenges that eventually led to his downfall. Watch the video to have a look at his political journey.
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Manipur CM Biren Singh Resigns: Congress MP Bimol Akoijam Says 'Manipur Deserves Responsible Govt'
News | Feb 10, 2025, 03:23 PM ISTManipur CM Biren Singh Resigns: Speaking on Manipur CM N Biren Singh's resignation, Congress MP from Inner Manipur, A. Bimol Akoijam said, "...I think what people of Manipur deserve is a responsible government who can deal with the situations."
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What led to Biren Singh's resignation as Manipur CM after 20 months of ethnic violence? Explained
Explainers | Feb 10, 2025, 12:09 PM ISTN Biren Singh has been requested to continue in office until "alternative arrangements" are made. His resignation came hours after Singh returned from Delhi after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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Biren Singh resigns as Manipur CM: A look at 20-month timeline of ethnic violence
Manipur | Feb 10, 2025, 08:34 AM ISTN Biren Singh, on Sunday, resigned as Manipur CM after 20 months into ethnic violence. The order of the commencement of the Assembly session from today (February 10) has also been declared null and void by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla.
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Biren Singh instigated division in Manipur, alleges Rahul Gandhi after CM's resignation
India | Feb 09, 2025, 09:04 PM ISTRahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi for allowing Manipur CM N. Biren Singh to remain in office during ongoing violence, calling for immediate action to restore peace after Singh's resignation.
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Manipur CM Biren Singh resigns nearly 2 years after ethnic violence, submits resignation to Govenor
Manipur | Feb 10, 2025, 06:06 AM ISTManipur: This comes hours after he returned from Delhi. On Saturday, Singh convened a meeting with BJP-led ruling alliance MLAs at the CM Secretariat in connection with the upcoming assembly session beginning February 10.
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Security forces seize six rockets in Manipur, destroy 4.8 hectare of illegal poppy cultivation
Manipur | Jan 29, 2025, 06:18 PM ISTAlong with six rockets, the security forces also seized a launcher, one country-made mortar (Pompi), and one each of 7.62 mm sniper rounds and sniper magazines. The illegal poppy cultivation was destroyed inthe Senapati district in a separate operation.
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Manipur Congress files petitions seeking disqualification of four NPP MLAs, here's why
Manipur | Jan 27, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTThe four NPP MLAs in question are Mayanglambam Rameshwar Singh, Thongam Shanti Singh, Irengbam Nalini Devi and Janghemlung Panmei.
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Manipur: Confusion over JDU's withdrawal of support to BJP-led govt, party terms it 'baseless'
Manipur | Jan 22, 2025, 06:36 PM ISTJDU national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad clarified that the state unit's president acted independently and has since been relieved of his position for indiscipline. The party reaffirmed its commitment to the NDA government in Manipur.
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Manipur: Meitei body requests Centre to implement NRC to identify illegal immigrants
Manipur | Jan 19, 2025, 06:37 PM ISTCOCOMI, the Meitei group, has said that the government has not taken adequate action despite fresh bombings at Kadangband on January 14.
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Manipur: Fresh curfew imposed in two villages of Kangpokpi district following unrest
Manipur | Jan 11, 2025, 11:17 PM ISTThe district authorities have issued an order raising concerns about a possible breach of peace in Konsakhul and Leilon Vaiphei villages under the Kangchup Geljang sub-division.
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Manipur’s 'war on drugs' campaign intensifies with major poppy plantation destruction
Manipur | Jan 10, 2025, 04:12 PM ISTManipur's War on Drugs campaign has led to the successful destruction of large-scale poppy plantations in Ukhrul and Senapati districts, with continued efforts to combat drug trafficking in the state.
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Manipur CM praises Home Ministry for new border regulation for Myanmar residents
Manipur | Jan 09, 2025, 06:25 PM ISTManipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh Singh described the move as "a good beginning," emphasising the importance of regulating cross-border movement.
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Security tightened in Manipur's Kangpokpi after attack on SP office amid renewed violence
Manipur | Jan 04, 2025, 01:10 PM ISTMassive security deployment in Manipur's Kangpokpi follows a mob attack on the SP's office amid escalating tensions in the ongoing ethnic conflict.
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Fresh violence erupts in Manipur: Kuki protesters clash with security forces, senior officer injured
Manipur | Jan 03, 2025, 11:21 PM ISTFresh violence in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district as Kuki protesters clash with security forces. Economic blockade, armed individuals, and ethnic tensions escalated the unrest.
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Former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla sworn in as 19th Governor of Manipur
Manipur | Jan 03, 2025, 12:28 PM ISTAjay Kumar Bhalla, former Union Home Secretary, took oath as the 19th Governor of Manipur, bringing his extensive experience in governance and security to the state's leadership.
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Hand grenade with a note attached found near ‘missing’ man’s house in Manipur
Manipur | Jan 02, 2025, 09:43 PM ISTThe man, Laishram Kamalbabu Singh. had gone missing from the Leimakhong Military Station in November this year, sparking tensions in the area.