Manipur

Centre to extend President's Rule in Manipur till Feb 2026 amid security concerns

The House admitted the notice and passed the resolution, which said: "That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated February 13, 2025, in respect of Manipur, issued under Article 356 of the Constitution by the President, for a further period of six months with effect from August 13, 2025."

Jul 25, 2025

16 militants arrested, 35 arms recovered in separate operations in Manipur

The Army and other Central and state security forces have arrested ten hardcore militants of different outfits and recovered 35 different types of arms, 11 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), a large cache of ammunition and other war-like stores from five districts.

Jul 15, 2025

Assam Rifles heightens vigil along India-Myanmar border after Manipur encounter

The Assam Rifles has intensified its surveillance along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur in the wake of the intensive counter-insurgency operations in Chandel district, in which ten armed militants were neutralised and a huge cache of arms and ammunition recovered, officials said on Friday.

May 16, 2025

Peace returning to Manipur, 7,000 houses approved: FM Nirmala Sitharaman in Rajya Sabha

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday informed the Rajya Sabha about the steps taken to restore normalcy in violence-hit Manipur.

Mar 18, 2025

Meet Satyabati Devi: The woman author advocating peace in Manipur & promoting state's traditions

Haobam Satyabati Devi, the prolific author with many prestigious awards in her kitty, including the Sahitya Kala Akademi Award 2024, for her stupendous contribution to literature, has been advocating peace in Manipur and promoting the state's culture and traditions through her work.

Mar 8, 2025

Two successive quakes hit Manipur districts, no casualties reported

Two consecutive earthquakes, including one of 5.7 magnitude, jolted several Manipur districts and adjoining northeastern states, officials said.

Mar 5, 2025

Manipur CM Biren Singh quits a day ahead of Assembly session

A day before a crucial Assembly session, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor A.K. Bhalla. Biren Singh, however, has been requested by the Governor to continue as the caretaker CM.

Feb 9, 2025

Manipur: Inter-district public transport resumes in six districts after 19 months

After around 19 months, inter-district public transport resumed on Wednesday in six districts comprising valley and hilly regions

Dec 4, 2024

Justice D Krishnakumar sworn-in as 8th Chief Justice of Manipur High Court

Justice D Krishnakumar was on Friday sworn in as the eighth Chief Justice of Manipur High Court, during a brief ceremony held at the Raj Bhavan here.

Nov 22, 2024

Manipur Violence: Centre to deploy 50 more companies of central forces

Amid the escalating violence in Manipur, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday decided to provide an additional 50 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) to the state government to deal with the prevailing law and order situation, officials said.

Nov 18, 2024

Manipur Violence: Protester shot dead during clash with security forces in Jiribam

A protester was shot dead during a clash between security forces and a mob in Manipur's violence-hit Jiribam district, officials said on Monday.

Nov 18, 2024

Manipur: RSS slams merciless killing of hostages, asks govt for swift resolution

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday strongly condemned the inhuman, brutal and merciless acts of killing women and children, after keeping them in captivity for days and asked the Central as well as state government to "sincerely" resolve the ongoing conflict at the earliest.

Nov 18, 2024

Top Army officer reviews emerging security situation and operational preparedness in Manipur

A top Army officer toured some Manipur districts to review the emerging internal security situation in the ethnic violence-hit state and discuss operational preparedness with senior Army and Assam Rifles officials, defence officials said on Thursday.

Nov 14, 2024

Manipur: Hand grenade found in front of college near Raj Bhavan

A powerful live hand grenade was found at the gates of Ghanapriya Women's College, located less than 100 metres from the Raj Bhavan here on Monday, police said.

Oct 28, 2024

President Murmu appoints new Governors in nine states

President Droupadi Murmu has appointed new Governors in nine states and a new Lieutenant Governor in Puducherry.

Jul 28, 2024

Congress, NPF take the initial lead in 2 LS seats in Manipur

The nominee of the opposition Congress is leading against the ruling BJP candidate in the Inner Manipur Lok Sabha seat

Jun 4, 2024

Manipur HC reverses Meitei ST inclusion order, reigniting ethnic conflict; review petition raises questions

Believed to be the main trigger for the statewide ethnic conflict, an estimated 60,000 people took to streets against the court order last year, which soon spiralled into ethnic violence.

Feb 23, 2024

Fresh violence erupts in Manipur; 2 commandos killed, 3 injured: Is there any solution for peace in sight?

Some fear that the already complete divide between communities will further deepen with the latest attempt by the Centre to initiate a process for delisting of Kuki and Zomi tribes from the ST list

Jan 18, 2024

66-day long Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur kicks off, to enter Nagaland today

Terming Prime Minister Narendra Modi led 10-years governance as "anyay kaal" (period of injustice), the Congress on Sunday launched the 66-day long Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur's Thoubal district.

Jan 15, 2024

Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to start from Thoubal instead of Manipur's capital Imphal

The Congress party has announced that the 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' led by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi would be flagged off from Manipur's Thoubal district instead of Imphal after the BJP Government gave limited permission.

Jan 12, 2024