Manipur govt directs staff to attend I-Day celebrations
11 years, 7 months ago

Manipur govt directs staff to attend I-Day celebrations

India TV News  

Imphal: Manipur government has asked all state secretariat staffers to attend the Independence Day function in the city tomorrow after insurgent groups in the state gave a call for the celebrations to be boycotted. Government employees have been asked to stay back at their offices tonight as public transport services and road networks are likely to be hit due to the boycott call issued by all major insurgent outfits in the state, official sources said.The official Independence Day function in the state capital is to be held at the Ist Manipur Rifles' battalion grounds, which is adjacent to the secretariat.Police and paramilitary forces have already been deployed in the city while combing operations were launched in areas close to the state capital to detect movement of insurgents, sources said.Sniffer dogs are being used to detect any likely explosives which may have been planted along the Imphal river bank, close to the venue of tomorrow's function.Checking by patrolling parties is being carried out in several parts of Imphal and surrounding areas, sources said, adding that all police and security stations in the state have been put on alert.

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Manipur: 104 weapons surrendered in six districts
1 month ago

Manipur: 104 weapons surrendered in six districts

The Hindu  

“Altogether 104 firearms and ammunition were voluntarily surrendered by the public in six districts in strife-torn Manipur,” police said on Thursday, February 27, 2025. “These weapons were surrendered in Kangpokpi, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Imphal West and Kakching districts on Wednesday, a day before the seven-day period given by the authorities for giving up firearms ends,” a senior officer said. …

Manipur's Imphal witnesses protests against AFSPA, killings of women, children
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur's Imphal witnesses protests against AFSPA, killings of women, children

India TV News  

In Manipur’s capital Imphal hundreds of people took out a rally on Tuesday against the reimposition of AFSPA and the killings of six people, including three children, in Jirbham district last month. The rally was organised jointly to mark Human Rights Day by All Manipur United Clubs Organisation, Poirei Leimarol Meira Paibi Apunba Manipur, All Manipur Women Voluntary Association, Committee …

Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah cancels Maharashtra Election rally to return to Delhi amid rising tensions
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah cancels Maharashtra Election rally to return to Delhi amid rising tensions

Live Mint  

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Manipur News: Unrest Continues in Manipur—Eye-Witness Report from Imphal’s Streets | ABP News
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Manipur News: Unrest Continues in Manipur—Eye-Witness Report from Imphal’s Streets | ABP News

ABP News  

Manipur is once again engulfed in violence, with the recent surge of unrest bringing peace in the region under severe threat. The origins of the violence trace back to early 2023 when the Manipur High Court urged the state government to consider including the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe list. The demand for Scheduled Tribe status for the Meitei …

Indefinite curfew imposed in Imphal amid protests, escalation in ethnic violence
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Indefinite curfew imposed in Imphal amid protests, escalation in ethnic violence

Hindustan Times  

The authorities on Tuesday imposed an indefinite curfew in Imphal East and Imphal West districts from 11 am amid protests over the last two days for handing over the unified command to the Manipur government to oversee security operations in the ethnic violence-hit state. Thousands of students took to the streets in Imphal on Sunday and gave an ultimatum of …

Speculation of military reinforcement has no basis, says Manipur govt
9 months ago

Speculation of military reinforcement has no basis, says Manipur govt

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur government has clarified that the speculation of military reinforcement into the state has no basis, and it should be ignored as misinformation. The Manipur government said the fact is that the security personnel requisitioned outside Manipur for the conduct of the general elections to the 18th Lok Sabha are returning to their bases in the state. In a …

PM Modi extends Statehood Day greetings to Manipur, Meghalaya, prays for ‘continued development'
1 year, 2 months ago

PM Modi extends Statehood Day greetings to Manipur, Meghalaya, prays for ‘continued development'

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended greetings on the Statehood Day of Manipur and Meghalaya and prayed for the “continued development” and progress of both northeastern states. PM's greetings “On Manipur’s Statehood Day, my best wishes to the people of the state. Four people were shot dead in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Thursday evening as ethnic violence continued in …

Manipur Govt in Peace Talks with Imphal Valley Insurgent Group: Biren Singh
1 year, 4 months ago

Manipur Govt in Peace Talks with Imphal Valley Insurgent Group: Biren Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

IMPHAL: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday said his government was holding talks with an Imphal Valley-based insurgent group, and a peace accord will be signed soon.Speaking to PTI-Video, Singh said the talks were at an advanced stage, even though he stayed away from naming the underground organisation. The Meiteis account for about 53 per cent of Manipur's …

Situation calm but tense in Imphal day after attack by mob on Manipur Rifles camp
1 year, 4 months ago

Situation calm but tense in Imphal day after attack by mob on Manipur Rifles camp

The Hindu  

The situation in Manipur's capital Imphal remained calm but tense on November 2, a day after security forces fired several rounds in the air to disperse a large mob of more than 2,000 people who tried to loot an armoury within the camp of the 1 Manipur Rifles. Several markets in the city remained closed but educational institutions, government offices …

Manipur violence | Protests in Imphal for second consecutive day against students’ killings
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur violence | Protests in Imphal for second consecutive day against students’ killings

The Hindu  

Protest rallies erupted in Imphal with thousands of students marching towards the centre of the city for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, protesting the kidnapping and killing of two youths. On the other hand, the women’s wing of Indigenous Tribal Leaders Forum, the apex Kuki body, staged a demonstration in Churachandpur against the delay in ordering a CBI inquiry …

Manipur government declares entire state as 'disturbed area' amid violence
1 year, 6 months ago

Manipur government declares entire state as 'disturbed area' amid violence

India Today  

The Manipur government on Wednesday declared the entire state a "disturbed area" in light of the prevailing law and order situation. As per the state government's notification, the entire state, except for 19 specific police station areas, was declared a "disturbed area" under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act. The government is of the opinion that the "violent activities of …

Manipur: 3 houses burned, weapons snatched in separate incidents in Imphal
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur: 3 houses burned, weapons snatched in separate incidents in Imphal

Hindustan Times  

Three abandoned houses were burned down, and weapons were snatched from security guards in separate incidents Imphal in the violence-hit Manipur on Sunday. “Unidentified miscreants set on fire three abandoned houses in the New Lambulane area of Imphal West district on Sunday afternoon,” a senior district police official confirmed. In another incident, a group of unidentified men snatched two AK …

Independence Day 2023: State, Centre working for peace in Manipur, says PM Modi from Red Fort
1 year, 7 months ago

Independence Day 2023: State, Centre working for peace in Manipur, says PM Modi from Red Fort

India TV News  

Independence Day 2023: State, Centre working for peace in Manipur, says PM Modi from Red Fort Independence Day 2023: While addressing the nation from Red Fort, PM Modi assured that the state government and the Centre are working to resolve the Manipur issue. Independence Day 2023: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hoisted the National Flag at the Red Fort in …

Independence Day 2023: India Stands With Manipur, Peace Returning To State, Says PM Modi
1 year, 7 months ago

Independence Day 2023: India Stands With Manipur, Peace Returning To State, Says PM Modi

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his 10th consecutive Independence Day address, said India was with the people of Manipur, which has been hit by ethnic violence since May, and appealed for peace in the northeastern state. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort, PM Modi said the Centre and the Manipur government was making all efforts to …

Security heightened in Manipur ahead of Independence Day celebrations
1 year, 7 months ago

Security heightened in Manipur ahead of Independence Day celebrations

The Hindu  

Security arrangements were beefed up in Manipur on August 13 after some Imphal valley-based banned organisations called for a strike on Independence Day, officials said. Security forces also conducted search operations in vulnerable areas of five districts and recovered arms and ammunition, the police said. Several outlawed outfits, such as Coordinating Committee, called for a general strike on I-Day from …

Manipur: Women protest against demand for separate Kukis administration, seek special assembly session
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur: Women protest against demand for separate Kukis administration, seek special assembly session

India TV News  

Manipur: Women protest against demand for separate Kukis administration, seek special assembly session Manipur violence: Hundreds of women took out torch marches across the Imphal valley demanding a special assembly session. Manipur violence: Parts of Manipur's capital - Imphal saw torch marches on Wednesday night demanding a special session of the Manipur Assembly be convened to pass a resolution to …

Unrest in Manipur after armed miscreants open gunfire in Imphal East
1 year, 9 months ago

Unrest in Manipur after armed miscreants open gunfire in Imphal East

India TV News  

Unrest broke out in Manipur again after a group of armed miscreants sneaked into eastern Imphal from YKPI area towards hill side today afternoon. Earlier, the Manipur government extended the extended internet ban across the state till June 25. The order came as the Manipur high court directed the state government to provide limited internet services as the situation remained …

Manipur: 57 arms, 318 ammunition, 5 bombs recovered
1 year, 9 months ago

Manipur: 57 arms, 318 ammunition, 5 bombs recovered

Deccan Chronicle  

IMPHAL/NEW DELHI: With the recovery of 57 arms, 318 ammunition and five bombs in the last 24 hours, security forces in Manipur have recovered 868 automatic weapons and 11,518 ammunition looted from police stations and district armouries during the ethnic riots that erupted on May 3, a top official said Wednesday. The security adviser to the Manipur government, Kuldiep Singh, …

Manipur: From March That Started Violence To Amit Shah's Visit, What Happened So Far — 10 Points
1 year, 10 months ago

Manipur: From March That Started Violence To Amit Shah's Visit, What Happened So Far — 10 Points

ABP News  

Manipur Violence: The small northeastern state of Manipur has been witnessing continuous violence and arson since the last month, escalating the tensions in the region. Here's What Happened In Manipur So Far Thousands of tribals took out a 'Tribal Solidarity March' on May 3 opposing Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe status. The march came after the Manipur High Court …

Manipur violence: 130 army columns deployed, aerial surveillance along India-Myanmar border conducted | WATCH
1 year, 10 months ago

Manipur violence: 130 army columns deployed, aerial surveillance along India-Myanmar border conducted | WATCH

India TV News  

Manipur violence: The Indian Army is leaving no stone unturned to carry out surveillance following inter-ethnic clashes in the northeastern state of Manipur. ‘Army is leaving no stones unturned to undertake surveillance’ "The Indian Army along with Assam Rifles have significantly re-engineered the security architecture and numerous resources have been infused in Manipur especially in the backdrop of prevailing security …

Manipur issues 'shoot-at-sight' orders in 'extreme cases' as violence escalates; Army called in
1 year, 10 months ago

Manipur issues 'shoot-at-sight' orders in 'extreme cases' as violence escalates; Army called in

Firstpost  

Manipur government on Thursday issued a ‘shoot at sight’ order in “extreme cases” to contain escalating violence in the state between tribals and the majority Meitei community which has displaced over 9,000 people from their villages. The Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned last night, and along with the state police, the forces arrested the violence by the morning, the …

Manipur: Curfew in 8 districts, mobile internet suspended after violence against ST status to Meiteis
1 year, 10 months ago

Manipur: Curfew in 8 districts, mobile internet suspended after violence against ST status to Meiteis

Op India  

Indian boxing legend and former world champion MC Mary Com has made an appeal to the Central government to assist her state Manipur after violence broke out there during a tribal agitation amid the tension over the Manipur government’s move to protect forests in the face of opposition from illegal immigrants and the High Court’s direction to include the Meitei …

Manipur Govt to Set Up More Police Outposts Along Border to Check Infiltration from Myanmar
2 years, 7 months ago

Manipur Govt to Set Up More Police Outposts Along Border to Check Infiltration from Myanmar

News 18  

The Manipur government will set up more police outposts in areas along the international border to check illegal immigration from Myanmar, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Monday. Addressing a function at 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground here on the occasion of 76th Independence Day, which was celebrated in the state amid tight security, he said a proposal to …

India at 75 | Heavy security blanket from Delhi to Kashmir
2 years, 7 months ago

India at 75 | Heavy security blanket from Delhi to Kashmir

The Hindu  

India has not only been decked in tricolour hues in the lead up to the 76th Independence Day celebrations, but also put under a heavy security blanket, right from Delhi, the epicentre of the mega celebrations, to Jammu and Kashmir. Following a call by banned militant groups United Liberation Front of Asom ) and National Socialist Council of Nagaland to …

Preps for Independence Day 2020 underway: 350 personnel participating in 15 Aug event quarantined; COVID-19 measures to be followed
4 years, 7 months ago

Preps for Independence Day 2020 underway: 350 personnel participating in 15 Aug event quarantined; COVID-19 measures to be followed

Firstpost  

This year, the Independence Day event on 15 August is likely to consist of only Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s speech, a 21-gun salute, the National Anthem, and the unfurling of the National Flag, reports said With less than a week to go for Independence Day 2020, preparations are underway across the country and authorities are enforcing special precautionary measures in …

Manipur polls: Tight security in place for PM Modi’s rally in Imphal West
8 years, 1 month ago

Manipur polls: Tight security in place for PM Modi’s rally in Imphal West

India TV News  

Massive security arrangements have been put in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’ rally in Imphal West district. The Coordinating Committee that constitutes of six insurgent groups, in a communique said that the blockade would start at 6 am on February 25 and will be in place till Modi leaves the state capital here. Yesterday, police had recovered a hand …

I-Day peaceful in North-East
9 years, 7 months ago

I-Day peaceful in North-East

The Hindu  

The north-eastern States celebrated the Independence Day peacefully, despite the strike and boycott call given by underground outfits. In Manipur, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh hoisted the national flag at a function in the 1 Manipur Rifles camp. Mr. Ibobi Singh said he had met Mr. Ravi just three times, twice before the signing of the accord and once after. …

Explosion near Manipur CM's residence again
11 years, 7 months ago

Explosion near Manipur CM's residence again

India TV News  

Imphal: For the second time in four days, a powerful bomb exploded close to Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh's official residence here this evening on the eve of Independence day. There was no casualty, official sources said.The bomb, an improvised explosive device, exploded at around 6:20 PM, 300 metre from the chief minister's official residence, in front of the …

Heavy police force deployed in Manipur ahead of I-Day
11 years, 7 months ago

Heavy police force deployed in Manipur ahead of I-Day

India TV News  

Imphal: Heavy police forces have been deployed at the VIP area and market complex in the Manipur capital here ahead of Independence day celebrations which are being boycotted by the Coordination Committee formed by major insurgent outfits, official sources said today. All persons entering the VIP area at Babupara here where official residential complexes of Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh …

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