The first batch of Mynamar nationals who allegedly entered India illegally were deported, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said. In a post on X, CM Singh said, “First batch of Myanmar nationals who entered India illegally deported today”. First batch of Myanmar nationals who entered India illegally deported today. […]
Manipur arms-looting case: CBI files chargesheet against five people
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a chargesheet against five people on Wednesday in a case of looting of arms and ammunition from Manipur Police personnel in May 2023, the official said. The persons who have been named in the case have been identified as Moirangthem Anand Singh, Athokpam […]
Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will start from Manipur at any cost: Congress leader Venugopal
Congress general secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday said that the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra will start from Manipur ‘at any cost’ and that the grand old party is ready to cooperate with the northeastern government. The Congress leader said that the party does not want to politicise the […]
Situation in Bengal is worse than Manipur: BJP MP Dilip Ghosh
BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Sunday lashed out at the deteriorating law and order situation in West Bengal and said that the condition of the state is “worse than Manipur.” BJP MP Dilip Ghosh said, “The situation in Bengal is worse than Manipur. People voted for this government in the state. People will punish it […]
“PM Modi, Home Minister resolving issues in Manipur”: Giriraj Singh hits back at Kharge’s remark on situation in state
Hitting back at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge for targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the situation in Manipur, Union Minister Giriraj Singh said on Friday that Home Minister Amit Shah and the PM were taking steps to resolve the ethnic strife in Manipur, which erupted in 2023. Attacking the Congress, […]
Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind condemns killing of four persons in Manipur, calls for decisive action
Maulana Mahmood Asad Madani, the president of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, expressed concern over the rising violence in Manipur. In a brazen act, militants struck in Lilong Chengao region on Monday evening, resulting in at least 4 deaths and numerous injuries due to indiscriminate firing. The victims, Muhammad Daulat (30), M Sirajuddin (50), Muhammad […]
“Expecting more insurgent groups to join…”: Manipur CM Biren Singh invoking UNLF peace accord
As the Central and Manipur governments have signed a peace agreement with the United National Liberation Front (UNLF), to renounce violence and join the mainstream, Chief Minister Biren Singh hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday for the same and expressed hope on more insurgent groups to come forward and […]
Manipur transnational conspiracy case: Moirangthem Anand Singh withdraws bail plea from NIA Court
The NIA Special court on Wednesday informed that the bail plea of accused Moirangthem Anand Singh, arrested in relation to the Manipur Transnational Conspiracy case has been withdrawn. Lawyers of Moirangthem Anand Singh on Wednesday informed the Additional Sessions Judge Sachin Gupta that the bail application was withdrawn without pressing […]
Manipur: Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 jolts Churachandpur
An earthquake of magnitude 3.1 jolted Manipur’s Churachandpur on Sunday evening. According to the National Center for Seismology (NSC), the earthquake occurred at 5:42 pm on Sunday. “Earthquake of Magnitude:3.1, Occurred on 05-11-2023, 17:42:04 IST, Lat: 24.23 & Long: 93.73, Depth: 30 Km,Location: Churachandpur, Manipur, India,” NCS said in a […]
“Definitely, we will catch culprits…,” Manipur Chief Minister on probe into death of two students
Amid the furore in Manipur over the killing of two students who reportedly went missing in July, chief minister Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said the “culprits will definitely be caught.” Manipur has been witnessing protests from Monday after a video showing the bodies of two students went […]
“Situation dangerous in state,” says Sitaram Yechury as CPI(M) delegation leaves for 3-day visit to Manipur
Communist Party of India (Marxist) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury on Friday demanded the sacking of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh as the four-member party delegation left for the state. Yechury-led delegation is on a three-day visit to Manipur from August 18 to 20. “We are going to express solidarity with the people […]
“I appeal to all to end violence, live together peacefully as before”: Manipur Chief Minister urges people on I-Day
On the occasion of the 77th Independence Day, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday appealed to people of the state “to end violence and live together peacefully as before.” He also called on the people of the strife-torn state to restore peace and normalcy. “I wish you a […]
3 killed in fresh violence in Manipur
At least three people died in Manipur’s Bishnupur district after fresh violence broke out late last night, officials said Saturday. Earlier on Thursday, Manipur police had indicated tension was prevailing and the situation was tense. Police in its press note issued on August 3 said that there have been sporadic incidents of […]
Rajya Sabha Chairman convenes meeting of floor leaders to find solution to Manipur debate impasse
With Trinamool Congress leader Derek O’Brien emphasising the need for a debate on the Manipur situation and the government conveying that it is willing for a way forward, Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar convened a meeting of leaders at 1 pm on Thursday for a solution to the impasse in […]
Opposition MPs of INDA bloc stage walkout from Rajya Sabha on Manipur issue
Opposition members of the I.N.D.I.A bloc on Wednesday staged a walkout from Rajya Sabha over their demands for discussion on Manipur violence under Rule 267 and a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Soon after the House met for the day, Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar said that the debate on Manipur […]