The Manipur Unit of the India Bloc has urged the enactment of a comprehensive law to address the relief, rehabilitation, and resettlement of internally displaced persons (IDPs) affected by the ongoing crisis in the state. Speaking at a press conference today, Kh Devabrata, the Working President of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, highlighted the severity…
To restore normalcy in Manipur, 133 individuals from the Meitei community, who had been residing in a relief camp in Jiribam district since June, were safely escorted back to their homes on August 6. This development follows recent peace talks between Hmar and Meitei groups in Assam’s Cachar district, where both sides agreed to collaborate…
The Meitei Alliance has strongly condemned the actions of ten Kuki MLAs from Manipur who, on August 2, 2024, accused India’s Home Minister of orchestrating an “ethnic cleansing campaign” against their communities. The accusations came in response to the Home Ministry’s decision to relocate two Assam Rifles battalions from Manipur, a move deemed necessary by…
In a move to tackle concerns over illegal migration from Bangladesh, the District Commissioner of Pherzawl, Asish Das, has enforced a night curfew across the district starting today. This measure aims to maintain law and order while addressing security threats. The curfew, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagar Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, prohibits…
Manipur Police have issued a stern warning against the circulation of videos showing panicked students during a recent protest in Imphal East. This announcement follows a rally on August 1 that turned violent, prompting police to use tear gas to control the crowd. The incident occurred at Akampat in Imphal East district, where the crowd…
The sixth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly began today, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who also holds the finance portfolio, presenting the budget estimates for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The proposed budget outlines a gross expenditure of Rs 34,899 crore. In his budget speech, Singh acknowledged the adverse impact of unrest on…
Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba today addressed the house, drawing attention to the ongoing crisis in Manipur. In his speech, Sanajaoba called for a comprehensive rehabilitation package and a long-term solution to ensure peaceful co-existence in the state. Sanajaoba noted that the tension in Manipur is gradually subsiding and normalcy is slowly returning, expressing optimism…
Manipur police successfully conducted multiple operations on July 29, leading to the arrest of four insurgents and the rescue of an abducted individual. In a decisive move, two members of the proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front/People’s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) were apprehended in Imphal West District. The suspects, Wahengbam Tombi Singh (47) and Thoudam Hemchandra Singh (42),…
Four members of the United National Liberation Front – Pambei (UNLF-P) were apprehended in Imphal West district on Sunday, facing serious charges of rape and firing. According to Manipur police, the accused are also charged with assaulting civilians. The arrested individuals have been identified as Thounaojam Gopen Singh (34), Naorem Ningthouremba (25), Arambam Tom Meitei…
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh is set to participate in the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi today, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting will be followed by a chief ministers’ conclave with the PM in attendance. Before departing for the national capital on Thursday, Singh remarked, “My visit to Delhi is…
