Manipur unrest: Police chief moved out, Centre appoints Rajiv Singh as DGP
1 year, 7 months ago

Manipur unrest: Police chief moved out, Centre appoints Rajiv Singh as DGP

India TV News  

Amid ongoing tensions in Manipur over ethnic conflict, the Centre on Thursday moved the head of Police Force P Doungel and appointed Rajiv Singh appointed as DGP of the violence-hit state. The move comes after Home Minister Amit Shah said that a high-level Central Bureau of Investigation will probe the six incidents of violence in Manipur that hint at a conspiracy. According to an official order, Singh, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Tripura cadre, has been sent to Manipur on inter-cadre deputation for three years. Soon after the violence broke out, the central government had appointed former chief of the CRPF Kuldiep Singh as a security adviser to the Manipur government.

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Manipur Governor reviews security situation, focuses on people's safety
3 days, 15 hours ago

Manipur Governor reviews security situation, focuses on people's safety

India Today  

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday chaired a meeting with senior police, CRPF, BSF, Assam Rifles officials and reviewed the comprehensive security situation in the state. Security Advisor to the Government of Manipur, Kuldeep Singh, DGP Rajiv Singh, IGAR Maj Gen Ravroop Singh and senior officers of the CRPF and BSF attended the meeting. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren …

Manipur governor urges DGP to prioritise safety, central forces to fully cooperate
4 days, 3 hours ago

Manipur governor urges DGP to prioritise safety, central forces to fully cooperate

Hindustan Times  

IMPHAL: Prioritise the “safety and security of the people,” and ensure the army and paramilitary forces “extend their fullest cooperation” in maintaining law and order in the state, Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla directed the director general of police on Sunday. Manipur governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chairs a meeting to review the state's law and order situation at Raj Bhavan, …

BJP Keeps Manipur on Boil, Modi Culpable: Kharge
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4 days, 6 hours ago

BJP Keeps Manipur on Boil, Modi Culpable: Kharge

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi; After fresh violence erupted in Manipur, the Congress on Saturday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said he could not escape the constitutional culpability of not following "rajdharma".In a post on X, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged that the BJP had some vested interest in keeping the border state on the boil. he said in his …

IPS officer Kumar gets additional charge as CRPF DG
1 week, 1 day ago

IPS officer Kumar gets additional charge as CRPF DG

Hindustan Times  

The ministry of home affairs on Monday issued an order giving senior IPS officer Vitul Kumar additional charge as Central Reserve Police Force director general upon incumbent Anish Dayal Singh’s retirement on December 31. Vitul Kumar, an 1993-batch IPS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, is currently posted as the special director general of CRPF Kumar, an 1993-batch IPS officer of …

The Hindu Morning Digest, December 25, 2024
2 weeks ago

The Hindu Morning Digest, December 25, 2024

The Hindu  

Ajay Bhalla named new Manipur Governor; Arif Mohammed Khan shifted to Bihar Former Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has been appointed as the new Governor of Manipur in the latest gubernatorial appointments and reshuffle by President Droupadi Murmu across five States. ‘Misleading’, ‘baseless’, says EC, rejects Congress’s claims on Maharashtra voter lists The Election Commission of India rejected as “factually …

Manipur Congress accuses Amit Shah, Biren Singh of contradicting each other
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Manipur Congress accuses Amit Shah, Biren Singh of contradicting each other

Hindustan Times  

The Manipur Congress on Tuesday accused Union home minister Amit Shah and chief minister N. Biren Singh of failing to present a unified stance on the violence in the state and said that their contradictions have led to confusion and stalled efforts to restore peace. Addressing a press conference in Imphal on Tuesday, state Congress chief Keisham Meghachandra said, “Amit …

Manipur News: NIA reopens 3 major cases as mass hunt for Jiribam culprits intensifies
1 month, 1 week ago

Manipur News: NIA reopens 3 major cases as mass hunt for Jiribam culprits intensifies

Live Mint  

Manipur Unrest: The National Investigation Agency has taken charge of three major cases related to the recent violence in Jiribam, Manipur, following directives from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. Meanwhile, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that the Central and State Governments have launched massive combing operations in Jiribam and its surrounding areas to apprehend those responsible for …

Manipur Govt Postpones Reopening Of Schools Amid Continued Violence; 7 More Held Over Attacks On Ministers’ Homes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur Govt Postpones Reopening Of Schools Amid Continued Violence; 7 More Held Over Attacks On Ministers’ Homes

ABP News  

The Manipur government has postponed its decision to reopen schools and colleges in Imphal Valley and Jiribam district on Monday amid ongoing violence, officials stated. Educational institutions in Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Bishnupur, Kakching, and Jiribam had been closed for about a week due to prohibitory orders issued after fresh unrest in the state, they said, news agency PTI …

Manipur govt scraps order to reopen schools, colleges in Jiribam, Imphal Valley
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur govt scraps order to reopen schools, colleges in Jiribam, Imphal Valley

India TV News  

The Manipir govt on Sunday scrapped orders by the Directorate of Education- Schools and Higher and Technical Education Department, which allowed to reopen the schools and colleges in Imphal Valley and Jiribam districts of violence-hit Manipur's on Monday, an official said. Notifying the latest development, the Directorate of Education - Schools issued an order stating, "Normal classes will resume for …

To weaken China, Modi must strengthen Manipur
1 month, 2 weeks ago

To weaken China, Modi must strengthen Manipur

New Indian Express  

The enduring travesty of colonialism is not the blood that has been spilt of indigenous populations, but the festering wounds of identity politics the invaders left unhealed. Home Minister Amit Shah was compelled last week to leave election meetings in Maharashtra to fly to Manipur and turn down the heat. Last year he had ordered 10 km of the Manipur-Myanmar …

Manipur violence: 10,000 more central forces to be deployed to tackle Meitei-Kuki clash; 3,000 stolen arms recovered
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence: 10,000 more central forces to be deployed to tackle Meitei-Kuki clash; 3,000 stolen arms recovered

Live Mint  

The Centre will deploy over 10,000 more soldiers in Manipur to contain the ongoing violence in the northeastern state. We have been distributing the forces to protect lives and properties of civilians and monitor vulnerable areas and points,” the National Security Advisor to Manipur Kuldiep Singh said at a press conference on Friday. With the addition of 90 companies of …

Manipur to get additional 90 CAPF companies to maintain peace, says state security advisor
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur to get additional 90 CAPF companies to maintain peace, says state security advisor

Hindustan Times  

The Centre will provide additional 90 companies of the Central Armed Police Force to Manipur, over and above the 198 companies that are already in the violence-hit state. Manipur's state security advisor Kuldiep Singh said the ethnic violence has killed 258 people since May last year. 198 companies were here and 70 more companies are coming, and a sizeable portion …

Manipur: 32 Arrested Over Violence Targeting MLAs, Ministers; CM Says 'Don’t Blame Govt Only, We Need To...'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur: 32 Arrested Over Violence Targeting MLAs, Ministers; CM Says 'Don’t Blame Govt Only, We Need To...'

ABP News  

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Friday condemned the recent violence targeting ministers and MLAs during protests on November 16, asserting that the suspects had been identified and legal action initiated. We need to correct ourselves as well.” Kuldiep Singh, Security Advisor to the Manipur government, confirmed the arrest of 32 individuals involved in vandalism and arson targeting ministers' …

Manipur violence: BJP accuses Congress of encouraging nexus of foreign forces aiming to derail India’s progress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur violence: BJP accuses Congress of encouraging nexus of foreign forces aiming to derail India’s progress

The Hindu  

The Bharatiya Janata Party president J.P. Nadda on Friday accused the Congress of “endorsing and encouraging a nexus of foreign forces looking to derail India’s progress”, stating that the fallout of Congress governments’ failure to address local critical issues in the early 1990s were being felt in Manipur even today. In a letter to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, which was …

Centre dispatches 90 additional security force companies to Manipur amid fresh violence
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Centre dispatches 90 additional security force companies to Manipur amid fresh violence

India TV News  

Amid escalating violence in Manipur, the Central Government has decided to deploy 90 additional companies of security forces to restore peace and maintain law and order in the troubled state. 258 lives lost since may last year Addressing a press conference on Friday, communal violence in Manipur in May 2023 claimed the lives of 258 people, including civilians and terrorists, …

2,000 additional paramilitary personnel deployed to Manipur amid fresh violence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

2,000 additional paramilitary personnel deployed to Manipur amid fresh violence

India Today  

The Centre on Friday dispatched 20 more companies of paramilitary forces to Manipur in the wake of the recent surge in violence in the state, officials said. The 20 companies comprising 2,000 additional paramilitary personnel have been dispatched to the strife-stricken state days after 50 such companies were sent to Manipur after a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. …

​Ending the tragedy: On the Manipur crisis, a solution
1 month, 2 weeks ago

​Ending the tragedy: On the Manipur crisis, a solution

The Hindu  

The adage “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results” holds true for Manipur. The initial clashes resulted in scores of deaths, and, since then, parts of the State, many of which are under the effective control of security forces, have witnessed sporadic but intense incidents of violence. Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh …

Manipur Violence: More central forces deployed in affected areas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Manipur Violence: More central forces deployed in affected areas

The Hindu  

Amid an escalation in violence in Manipur, eight companies of the Central Armed Police Force have reached the state capital Imphal, and these forces will be deployed in sensitive and fringe areas, an official said. Cash, jewellery worth ₹1.5 cr looted from Manipur MLA’s residence: Police Meanwhile, the mother of JD MLA Kh Joykishan Singh in Manipur has lodged a …

‘Manipur crisis can be solved only by…’: Irom Sharmila seeks PM Modi’s intervention, Kharge writes to President Murmu
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

‘Manipur crisis can be solved only by…’: Irom Sharmila seeks PM Modi’s intervention, Kharge writes to President Murmu

Live Mint  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge wrote to President Droupadi Murmu, seeking her immediate intervention "to ensure the protection of lives and properties of our own citizens" in violence-hit Manipur. 'Lost faith in PM Modi': Kharge seeks President's intervention Kharge said that Union and the state governments have "completely failed in restoring peace and normalcy in Manipur during the last 18 months". …

DC Edit | Manipur continues to burn as Centre, state govt dither
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | Manipur continues to burn as Centre, state govt dither

Deccan Chronicle  

Protests are taking place in the capital with legislators of even the ruling party faring the ire of people who feel insecure at home; mobs are setting fire to the homes of the wielders of power and their kin. Neither the members of the majority nor those of the minority community feels safe in the state; none, starting from the …

Manipur violence: Anti-terror agency NIA takes over probe into Jiribam incidents
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Anti-terror agency NIA takes over probe into Jiribam incidents

Firstpost  

The NIA has taken over probe into three cases of incidents of violence in Manipur’s Jiribam. The state has been witnessing fresh unrest since Saturday with people protesting after the recovery of six decomposed bodies in the area The National Investigation Agency, on Monday, took over the probe into three cases of fresh violence in Manipur. 1 - November 8 …

Manipur Crisis Govt Rushes 50 Additional CAPF Companies Amid Worsening Violence; NIA Begins Probe Into 3 Cases Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Crisis Govt Rushes 50 Additional CAPF Companies Amid Worsening Violence; NIA Begins Probe Into 3 Cases Report

ABP News  

The Union government has ordered the deployment of 50 additional Central Armed Police Force companies, comprising over 5,000 personnel, to Manipur, in response to the state's deteriorating security and law and order situation, official sources said on Monday, as per news agency PTI. According to official sources cited by PTI, "A deployment plan is being drawn to base these new …

Manipur News: Curfew Imposed Across 7 Districts, Internet Services Suspended | ABP News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur News: Curfew Imposed Across 7 Districts, Internet Services Suspended | ABP News

ABP News  

The National Investigation Agency has taken over three cases related to the recent violence in Manipur. In the Jiribam district, militants killed three women and three children, which led to an angry mob attacking the residences of three state ministers and six legislators. Meanwhile, the National People’s Party withdrew its support from the BJP-led government in Manipur on Sunday, claiming …

Manipur violence: Centre takes action, hands over three cases to NIA
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Centre takes action, hands over three cases to NIA

India TV News  

Manipur violence: The National Investigation Agency has taken charge of investigating three key cases related to the recent violence in Manipur, which has led to loss of lives and caused widespread disruption of public order. The agency took over these cases from Manipur Police following a recent order issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs as the violent activities linked …

1 protester dead in fresh Manipur violence; mob ransacks BJP, Congress offices
1 month, 3 weeks ago

1 protester dead in fresh Manipur violence; mob ransacks BJP, Congress offices

India Today  

One person was killed, and another sustained injuries on Sunday as protests and violence continued in Manipur’s valley areas. pic.twitter.com/mfpxJY3dSQ — ANI November 18, 2024 In the wake of the devolving crisis, the National People’s Party withdrew its support for the BJP-led Manipur government, blaming them for not being able to find a solution to the ongoing crisis in the …

Amit Shah chairs meet amid Manipur unrest, 50 central force units to be deployed
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amit Shah chairs meet amid Manipur unrest, 50 central force units to be deployed

India Today  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to discuss the ongoing situation in Manipur as the violence in the state escalated, according to sources. During the meet, the Home Minister reviewed security deployment in Manipur, directing Central Armed Police Forces and state police officials to maintain peace and order in the region. Protests and violence escalated …

Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur amid ongoing tensions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amit Shah reviews security situation in Manipur amid ongoing tensions

Op India  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday convened a high-level meeting with senior officials in the national capital to assess the security situation in Manipur. Sources indicated that the Home Minister has planned to hold a detailed review meeting on Monday to address the concerns and strategies surrounding the fragile security scenario that has gripped Manipur in recent days. In …

Amit Shah Holds Meeting On Security Situation In Manipur, Another Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amit Shah Holds Meeting On Security Situation In Manipur, Another Meeting Scheduled Tomorrow

ABP News  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday held a meeting with senior officials in the national capital on the security situation in Manipur. The home minister reviewed the situation in Manipur with top security officials and directed them to take all possible steps to ensure peace, the report quoted sources as saying. The meeting comes amid reports that Meghalaya CM …

Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah cancels Maharashtra Election rally to return to Delhi amid rising tensions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has cancelled his scheduled election rallies in Maharashtra and returned to Delhi as tensions escalate in the northeastern state of Manipur. Manipur Violence News: Amit Shah’s Return to Delhi for Emergency Review of Situation Amit Shah, who was in Maharashtra to campaign for the state Assembly elections, is now expected to hold …

‘You have failed Manipur…,’ Congress Kharge slams PM Modi over ‘mob’ violence in state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘You have failed Manipur…,’ Congress Kharge slams PM Modi over ‘mob’ violence in state

Live Mint  

Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed PM Narendra Modi for Manipur ‘mob’ violence noting that the state is “undergoing unimaginable pain, division and simmering violence.” Posting on X, he said, “We are saying it with utmost responsibility that it looks that the BJP deliberately wants Manipur to burn, for it serves its hateful divisive politics. New districts are being added to …

Manipur Violence News: Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum for Biren Singh govt; Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi’s visit
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Violence News: Meitei group issues 24-hour ultimatum for Biren Singh govt; Rahul Gandhi demands PM Modi’s visit

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence News: In a rapidly escalating crisis, civil society groups in Manipur have given the state government a 24-hour ultimatum, demanding immediate and decisive action against armed militant groups, reports NDTV. Country can't afford the crisis to continue.” Manipur Violence News: Violence Escalates with Attacks on Government Properties The situation in Manipur turned even more volatile as protesters attacked …

Manipur violence: Rahul urges PM to visit state
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Rahul urges PM to visit state

Deccan Chronicle  

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday termed the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur "deeply disturbing", as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the state and work towards restoring peace in the region. A day after the bodies of three out of six missing persons were fished out …

Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence news: Centre urged to withdraw AFSPA as mob attacks CM Biren Singh, son-in-law’s house

Live Mint  

Manipur violence news today: On Saturday, Manipur witnessed a dramatic escalation of violence as an enraged mob attempted to storm the private residence of Chief Minister N Biren Singh in Imphal. Manipur violence news: Protests Outside BJP Legislator's Home Protesters also assembled outside the Sagolband residence of BJP legislator RK Imo, son-in-law of Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Manipur violence …

'Completely failed to resolve crisis': NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led government in Manipur
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Completely failed to resolve crisis': NPP withdraws support to Biren Singh-led government in Manipur

New Indian Express  

In a letter addressed to BJP president JP Nadda, NPP chief and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma came down heavily on Chief Minister N Biren Singh led NDA government in Manipur for "failing to resolve the crisis." Keeping the current situation in mind, the National People's Party has decided to withdraw its support to Biren Singh led Government in …

Manipur wants AFSPA revoked as violence flares up, Biren Singh's house targeted
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur wants AFSPA revoked as violence flares up, Biren Singh's house targeted

India Today  

As tensions soared in Manipur following the recovery of the bodies of all six missing persons, protesters targeted the houses of ministers and MLAs, ransacking their residences and setting some of them on fire. They also tried to storm the Chief Minister N Biren Singh's house as security forces responded by firing tear gas to disperse the crowd in various …

Manipur violence: Rahul Gandhi urges PM to visit State, work towards restoring peace
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: Rahul Gandhi urges PM to visit State, work towards restoring peace

The Hindu  

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Saturday termed the recent string of violent clashes and continuing bloodshed in Manipur “deeply disturbing”, as he urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the state and work towards restoring peace in the region. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi said the recent string of violent clashes and …

Manipur violence: MHA directs security forces to take necessary steps to restore peace, order
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Manipur violence: MHA directs security forces to take necessary steps to restore peace, order

Hindustan Times  

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday directed all the security forces in Manipur to take necessary measures to restore order and peace in the state as the situation in the past few days remained "fragile". In view of the tense situation in the state, the Centre on Thursday had reimposed the Armed Forces Act in Manipur's six police station …

Additional paramilitary forces rushed to Manipur amid spike in ethnic violence
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Additional paramilitary forces rushed to Manipur amid spike in ethnic violence

Hindustan Times  

The Union government has rushed 20 additional paramilitary companies or nearly 2,500 personnel to Manipur amid a spike in the protracted ethnic violence in the state and an increase in threats against the Central Reserve Police Force, people aware of the matter said on Wednesday. The six are among the 50,000 people displaced since the ethnic clashes between the Meitei …

‘Peace talks on with both Manipur groups’: Amit Shah
3 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Peace talks on with both Manipur groups’: Amit Shah

Hindustan Times  

Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the government is talking to both the Meitei and Kuki communities in strife-torn Manipur to restore normalcy and has begun fencing the country’s border with Myanmar to check infiltration. Barring three days of violence last week, the overall situation in Manipur has been calm and the government has been working to restore …

Manipur Violence: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Violence: Watch Big Updates Of The Hour Only On 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 …

Manipur News: Unrest Continues in Manipur—Eye-Witness Report from Imphal’s Streets | ABP News
3 months, 3 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 …

Manipur Police book valley-based miscreants for attack on CRPF camp
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Manipur Police book valley-based miscreants for attack on CRPF camp

The Hindu  

The Manipur Police have filed a suo motu case against valley-based armed miscreants who attacked a Central Reserve Police Force camp on September 8, amid renewed violence in the State. The civil society groups and students in the Meitei-dominated valley districts staged protests on Tuesday, often clashing with the police and the Central security forces, to demand the removal of …

Manipur News: State orders govt, private colleges to remain closed on 11-12 September
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Manipur News: State orders govt, private colleges to remain closed on 11-12 September

Live Mint  

Manipur Violence: As fresh clashes erupted in the North Eastern state of Manipur, the state government directed all government and private colleges to remain closed on 11 September, Wednesday and 12 September, Thursday. Manipur Protests On Tuesday, thousands of students and female protesters gathered to advance towards the Raj Bhavan on BT Road but were intercepted by security forces near …

Indefinite curfew imposed in Imphal amid protests, escalation in ethnic violence
3 months, 4 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 …

Manipur Violence: Students Protest Against Drone & Missile Attacks, Ask CM Biren To Sack Top Cop
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Manipur Violence: Students Protest Against Drone & Missile Attacks, Ask CM Biren To Sack Top Cop

ABP News  

Imphal: Thousands of students protested in front of the Manipur secretariat and Raj Bhavan, demanding action against those behind the recent drone and missile attacks, and calling for the protection of the state’s "territorial and administrative integrity". The school and college students chanted slogans such as "Long Live Manipur," "Resign all incompetent MLAs," and "Give Unified Command to State Government" …

Manipur CM demands handover of unified command amid escalated violence
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Manipur CM demands handover of unified command amid escalated violence

Hindustan Times  

Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh, along with the ruling party MLAs, including his Cabinet colleagues and the Assembly Speaker, submitted a memorandum to Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya on Sunday, demanding that the unified command of the state government be handed over to the chief minister. A press statement issued from the Raj Bhavan Secretariat mentioned that CM N. Biren …

Amid violence in Manipur, CM Biren Singh meets Governor for second time
4 months ago

Amid violence in Manipur, CM Biren Singh meets Governor for second time

Hindustan Times  

Amid increase in violence in the state since the beginning of September, Manipur chief minister N. Biren Singh, along with his MLAs and ministers from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party met Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday for around an hour. A convoy of Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh arrives at the Raj Bhavan in Imphal to meet Governor …

Relapse of violence in Manipur is troubling
4 months ago

Relapse of violence in Manipur is troubling

Hindustan Times  

A fresh spell of violence in Manipur is a disturbing development, not least because the militants used drones to drop explosives, a first of its kind bombing in the restive border state. This shows that the lull in clashes over the past three months was temporary and not a portent of soothing tempers, and that local authorities have done little …

Army chief general's visit to Manipur shows Centre keen to restore peace: CM
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Army chief general's visit to Manipur shows Centre keen to restore peace: CM

Hindustan Times  

Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Saturday that the visit of Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi shows that the Centre is concerned about the ethnic violence in the northeastern state and is keen to restore peace. Army chief general's visit to Manipur shows Centre keen to restore peace: CM He also said the chief of the army …

Army chief in Manipur to review security measures
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Army chief in Manipur to review security measures

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday reached Manipur for a security review of the strife-torn state, officials aware of the matter said. This is Dwivedi’s first visit to the state after taking over as army chief from General Manoj Pande on June 30. Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi met Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh during his …

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