News for 'MANIPUR'

Manipur govt to invoke 'no work no pay' rule for employees

Manipur govt to invoke 'no work no pay' rule for employees

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

A circular issued on Monday night by GAD Secretary Michael Achom said: "In pursuance of the meeting chaired by the Chief Minister on June 12 and decision taken at para 5-(12) of the proceedings, all employees drawing their salaries from General Administration Department, Manipur Secretariat are informed that no work, no pay may be invoked to all those employees who do not attend their official duty without authorised leave."

Kuki students' shutdown call affects normal life in Manipur's Churachandpur

Kuki students' shutdown call affects normal life in Manipur's Churachandpur

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

All marketplaces in the town were deserted and attendance in government and private offices was nil. Schools and colleges also remained shut, officials said.

Mob tries to attack Manipur CM's empty ancestral home, foiled

Mob tries to attack Manipur CM's empty ancestral home, foiled

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

A mob tried to attack Chief Minister N Biren Singh's empty ancestral house on Thursday night, despite a security clampdown and curfew in the Imphal valley.

Manipur: Security tightened in the wake of viral video

Manipur: Security tightened in the wake of viral video

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Manipur Police have so far arrested five persons in connection with the May 4 parading of two tribal women in Kangpokpi district of the state, officials said on Saturday.

'Modi travelled to 7 countries when Manipur was burning': Oppn during no-trust motion

'Modi travelled to 7 countries when Manipur was burning': Oppn during no-trust motion

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Opposition MPs on Tuesday demanded the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh over the violence.

Manipur: INDIA MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha during Question Hour

Manipur: INDIA MPs walk out of Rajya Sabha during Question Hour

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

The Congress' chief whip Jairam Ramesh, said, 'Today, too, the INDIA parties demanded the prime minister's presence in the Rajya Sabha to make a statement on Manipur, to be followed by a discussion.'

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over seven months of violence severely hit businesses, schools, colleges and other institutions, besides disrupting transportation and communication networks. It also affected the agrarian sector, considered the mainstay of the state economy.

Why These Manipuri MLAs Are Gagged

Why These Manipuri MLAs Are Gagged

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

'Our gagged silence today portrays the silencing of justice, but our protest signify our love for India and justice.'

What Manipur govt's latest status report to SC says

What Manipur govt's latest status report to SC says

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The report urged the top court that the matter may be taken up by the petitioners and other parties with utmost sensitivity as any misinformation or rumour or even suspicion may aggravate the situation in Manipur, where things are slowly returning to normal with the concerted efforts of the central and the state governments.

War is not between Meiteis and Kukis, but ...: Biren Singh on Manipur unrest

War is not between Meiteis and Kukis, but ...: Biren Singh on Manipur unrest

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Singh also attributed the current crisis to the 'failure' of the previous government in guarding the state's borders.

Rumours, fake news fuelling violence in Manipur: Security officials

Rumours, fake news fuelling violence in Manipur: Security officials

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The lawlessness because of the fake picture spread like jungle fire and was one of the reasons for the state government to shut down the Internet on May 3, the officials said.

Biren Singh briefs Shah on Manipur situation, says no casualties in 2 weeks

Biren Singh briefs Shah on Manipur situation, says no casualties in 2 weeks

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

Singh, who arrived in the national capital from Imphal on Sunday morning, went to meet Shah at his residence in New Delhi.

Manipur violence set to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session

Manipur violence set to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The situation in Manipur and the Delhi services ordinance are set to dominate the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Thursday with the Opposition gearing up to raise these issues to corner the government.

Woman shot dead outside school in Manipur; gunfire reported

Woman shot dead outside school in Manipur; gunfire reported

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The incident occurred at Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi under Lamphel police station a day after classes 1 to 8 began in the state after two months because of the violence.

Find ways to restore mobile internet: Manipur HC to govt

Find ways to restore mobile internet: Manipur HC to govt

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

A bench of Justice Ahanthem Bimol Singh and Justice A Guneshwar Sharma on Friday directed, "...state authorities, specially, the home department should consider for devising mechanism/methods for providing internet services through mobile phones by whitelisting the mobile numbers on case to case basis and in a phase-wise manner."

Why one more plea on Manipur, mention it to CJI, SC tells petitioner

Why one more plea on Manipur, mention it to CJI, SC tells petitioner

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday asked a petitioner, who has sought the constitution of an independent committee under a retired apex court judge to inquire into the incidents of sexual assault and violence in Manipur, to mention his plea for listing before a bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud.

Over 140 weapons surrendered in Manipur after Shah's appeal

Over 140 weapons surrendered in Manipur after Shah's appeal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The surrendered weapons included self-loading rifles, carbine, AK and INSAS rifles, light machine guns, pistols, M16 rifles, smoke gun/tear gas, sten gun and grenade launcher.

'MLAs' Homes Are Being Burned, Ransacked'

'MLAs' Homes Are Being Burned, Ransacked'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'One of our MLA's homes has already been attacked by the mob. This legislator was beaten. This MLA belongs to the Meitei community.' 'There is a complete collapse of law and order in Manipur.'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

Centre ready for discussions on Manipur violence: Union minister

Centre ready for discussions on Manipur violence: Union minister

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Stating that the Centre was not adamant when it came to people's welfare, Reddy said that it even withdrew three Farm Laws when agriculturists demanded the repeal of the controversial regulations.

Rain fury wreaks havoc in Northeast; lakhs hit, toll at 36

Rain fury wreaks havoc in Northeast; lakhs hit, toll at 36

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

So far, over 30 people have died across Northeastern states due to heavy rainfalls, floods and landslides, according to media reports.

175 killed, 1108 hurt in four months of Manipur violence; 32 missing

175 killed, 1108 hurt in four months of Manipur violence; 32 missing

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A large number of arms and ammunition of the police have allegedly been looted by the rioters during the violence.

Manipur's warring groups use quadcopters to target each other

Manipur's warring groups use quadcopters to target each other

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Often during the day or night, there is intermittent firing where these groups are taking shots at these quadcopters, available freely in the market, the officials said.

Manipur women's body protests against Assam Rifles' notice to politician

Manipur women's body protests against Assam Rifles' notice to politician

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Representatives of the Committee on Mass Protest against Assam Rifles organised sit-ins to protest against the paramilitary force's legal notice to Republican Party of India-Athawale national secretary Maheshwar Thounaojam for harming the "reputation of the organisation".

Internet ban extended till June 15 in Manipur; 990 looted arms recovered

Internet ban extended till June 15 in Manipur; 990 looted arms recovered

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

According to the statement, the internet ban has been extended till 3 pm on June 15.

'Supreme Court Should Remove Biren Singh'

'Supreme Court Should Remove Biren Singh'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

'There are 7,000 guns which are in the hands of the armed militia of the Kuki and Meitei communities.'

Cong's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to begin from Manipur on Sunday

Cong's Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to begin from Manipur on Sunday

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

The Congress will begin the Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from the violence-hit Manipur on Sunday, in what is being seen as the party's bid to set the narrative in the run-up to the Lok Sabha polls and put the spotlight on issues such as unemployment, price rise and social justice.

Santosh Trophy: J&K advance to quarters

Santosh Trophy: J&K advance to quarters

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Jammu and Kashmir sealed their quarter-final spot in the 78th Senior Men's National Football Championship for the Santosh Trophy

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The government's assurance came amid reports of Meiteis fleeing the state following an 'advisory' by an ex-militant's association of Mizoram asking them to leave due to tension triggered by the viral video of two women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur.

Demand to discussion Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam

Demand to discussion Manipur in Parliament non-negotiable: Jairam

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Ramesh stressed that the prime minister should participate in the debate on Manipur.

SC asks Manipur bar to ensure no one is denied access to courts

SC asks Manipur bar to ensure no one is denied access to courts

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

We are a "people's court" and giving a hearing is part of the healing process, the Supreme Court said on Monday while asking the members of the bar in violence-hit Manipur to ensure no lawyer is denied access to the court proceedings in the state.

40 militants killed in Manipur; fresh clashes kill 2

40 militants killed in Manipur; fresh clashes kill 2

Rediff.com28 May 2023

The latest clashes began after the army and para-military forces commenced combing operations to de-arm communities in order to bring peace, officials said.

'A vote on Manipur would be very uncomfortable for the government'

'A vote on Manipur would be very uncomfortable for the government'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'If the business before the House is suspended under Rule 267 it will mean the government has recognised that there is great urgency (to discuss the Manipur violence).' 'Government doesn't want to recognise that at all.'

Manipur CM: Amit Shah is worried about changing nature of violence

Manipur CM: Amit Shah is worried about changing nature of violence

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The union home minister is reportedly concerned over the shifting of violence and civil unrest from peripheral areas to districts in the Imphal valley.

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Amit Shah lands in violence-hit Manipur on peace mission

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in strife-torn Manipur on Monday night to try restore peace by hammering out a solution between the warring communities.

Manipur assembly session ends within an hour; Kuki MLAs skip

Manipur assembly session ends within an hour; Kuki MLAs skip

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The proceedings began at 11 am with two-minute silence for those killed in the ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis that began on May 3.

Affected by Manipur violence, students stare at bleak future

Affected by Manipur violence, students stare at bleak future

Rediff.com16 May 2023

"I fear I won't perform well in the class 10 board examination next year, which might affect my dreams of enrolling in a good school in Imphal," Karam said.

'Help us to help Manipur': Army says women activists blocking ops

'Help us to help Manipur': Army says women activists blocking ops

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Terming such 'unwarranted interference' detrimental to the timely response by security forces, the Army's Spears Corps shared a video on Twitter late on Monday of some such incidents.

SC asks Manipur govt to file updated status report on violence

SC asks Manipur govt to file updated status report on violence

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Asking Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the state government, to file an updated status report, the bench said, "It should have details like rehabilitation camps, law and order and recovery of arms."

3 killed in fresh violence in Manipur

3 killed in fresh violence in Manipur

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Three persons were killed and four others injured in a gunfight between two armed groups in Manipur's Imphal West district on Monday morning, police said.