News for 'State of Manipur'

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Govt failed in Manipur, PM indifferent, says INDIA in memo to governor

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

In a memorandum submitted to Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey, the 21 opposition MPs who signed the document demanded urgent rehabilitation and resettlement of the affected people to bring peace and harmony to the state.

CBI takes over 27 cases of Manipur violence

CBI takes over 27 cases of Manipur violence

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

According to the latest data, the CBI has so far registered 27 cases handed over to it by the state police -- 19 cases of crime against women, three related to an armoury loot by a mob, two of murder and one each of rioting and murder, kidnapping and general criminal conspiracy, sources aware of the developments said.

Over 200 Meiteis fled to Myanmar return to Manipur: CM

Over 200 Meiteis fled to Myanmar return to Manipur: CM

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

More than 160 people have been killed and several hundreds injured in clashes between Meiteis and Kukis in Manipur since May 3.

Manipur needs power-sharing pact for communal unity: Bose's grand-nephew

Manipur needs power-sharing pact for communal unity: Bose's grand-nephew

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Bose, who was earlier a Lok Sabha MP, pointed out in an interview to PTI that members of all the three communities had joined Netaji's INA in 1944 and fought shoulder to shoulder in the battlefields of Bishnupur and Ukhrul districts in an advance into India.

Muted I-Day celebrations in Manipur; Imphal wears deserted look

Muted I-Day celebrations in Manipur; Imphal wears deserted look

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

It was a muted Independence Day celebrations because of the dawn-to-dusk general strike called by multiple militant outfits and the loss of lives and property of hundreds of people over the last three months in the ethnic strife.

Manipur minister's house torched after 9 people killed in attack

Manipur minister's house torched after 9 people killed in attack

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

The militants armed with sophisticated weapons surrounded the villagers of the Khamelok area bordering Imphal East district and Kangpoki district and launched the attack at around 1 am, the police said.

NHRC orders Manipur govt to pay Rs 10 lakh to kin of killed in 4 weeks

NHRC orders Manipur govt to pay Rs 10 lakh to kin of killed in 4 weeks

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday said it has asked Manipur government to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation each within four weeks to the next of kin of all the people who died in ethnic clashes since May.

One more arrested in Manipur viral video case

One more arrested in Manipur viral video case

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The two women are alleged to have been sexually assaulted before being set free by a mob. A 26-second video of the incident had surfaced on July 19.

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.

'MHA has a list of Manipur terrorists'

'MHA has a list of Manipur terrorists'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

'There is a list with the Ministry of Home Affairs that has the details and names of the terrorist organisations that attack the Indian Army.'

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.

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.

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.

If Manipur issue is not resolved soon, ...: Oppn INDIA after meeting guv

If Manipur issue is not resolved soon, ...: Oppn INDIA after meeting guv

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Chowdhury said that the visiting MPs will present their observations on Manipur in Parliament.

Amidst violence, CM Stalin comes to the aid of Manipur sportspersons

Amidst violence, CM Stalin comes to the aid of Manipur sportspersons

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The ongoing crisis in Manipur has affected several others in the country in one way or the other. Over the years Manipur has produced brilliant sports person in the country.

1 killed in fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur

1 killed in fresh violence in strife-torn Manipur

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Following the violence, the authorities clamped curfew for 24 hours in the area and reduced the curfew relaxation hours in several other districts.

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Indira Gandhi Or Modi: Who's India's Strongest PM?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Mrs Gandhi's power ebbed and peaked with the times. Mr Modi's has almost been constant, barring the few months of hard dip after the 240 seats of 2024, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Manipur: 130 stolen weapons deposited in 'dropbox'

Manipur: 130 stolen weapons deposited in 'dropbox'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

A tagline below this adds "feel free to do so", an indication that questions will not be asked how the weapons were in their possession of those who drop by in the first place.

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."

BJP 'harmed Bharat Mata' in Manipur: Rahul in Lok Sabha

BJP 'harmed Bharat Mata' in Manipur: Rahul in Lok Sabha

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

In a blistering attack against the BJP over the violence in Manipur, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday alleged that its politics had "murdered Bharat Mata" in the northeastern state and termed members of the ruling party "traitors".

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 women paraded naked: CBI files chargesheet against juvenile among 7

Manipur women paraded naked: CBI files chargesheet against juvenile among 7

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

The agency filed the charge sheet against six people and a report against one child in conflict with the law before a special CBI court in Guwahati, nearly three months Manipur Police made arrests in the case.

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.

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."

Activists alerted NCW about Manipur horror a month ago but...

Activists alerted NCW about Manipur horror a month ago but...

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

More than a month before the horrific video of two women being assaulted publicly in Manipur went viral, activists had informed the National Commission for Women about not only this case but other brutal instances of rape as well, besides incidents of kidnapping, lynching, immolation and even murder in the strife-torn state.

A New Way To Retire Gracefully

A New Way To Retire Gracefully

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

This isn't just a home for the elderly. It's a place where life stories, generations, and cultures weave themselves into something quietly extraordinary, discovers Nitin Sathe.

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.

Oppn MPs visit violence-hit Manipur to 'restore peace'

Oppn MPs visit violence-hit Manipur to 'restore peace'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

Ahead of the visit, Congress' deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi called for an inquiry under a retired Supreme Court judge into the violence in Manipur.

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.

Carve out Manipur into 3 UTs for ending ethnic violence: BJP Kuki MLA

Carve out Manipur into 3 UTs for ending ethnic violence: BJP Kuki MLA

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Haokip advocated giving "political and administrative recognition to the ethnic separation" in the state, upping the ante from earlier vaguely explained demands for a "separate administration" for Kuki areas made by fellow Kuki community leaders.

Manipur violence: Kuki MLAs, civil society groups refuse talks with Biren govt

Manipur violence: Kuki MLAs, civil society groups refuse talks with Biren govt

Rediff.com18 May 2023

During the meeting, it was decided to hold consultations on a wider scale so as to arrive at a common political agenda with other groups, it said.

Manipur: Thousands try to storm Army barricades, 40 hurt in clashes

Manipur: Thousands try to storm Army barricades, 40 hurt in clashes

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

More than 40 people, mostly women, were injured after security forces fired several rounds of teargas shells to disperse thousands of protesters who tried to breach security barricades at Phougakchao Ikhai in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Wednesday, officials said.

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.

Bihar BJP leader quits over Manipur, says 'PM is sleeping'

Bihar BJP leader quits over Manipur, says 'PM is sleeping'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

A political activist in Bihar on Thursday put up a poster announcing his resignation from 'all posts in the Bharatiya Janata Party' in protest against the ethnic strife in Manipur.

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.

SC can't be used as platform to escalate tension in Manipur: CJI

SC can't be used as platform to escalate tension in Manipur: CJI

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The SC said at most it can give directions to the authorities to make the situation better and for that it needs assistance of different groups and positive suggestions.

Hyderabad prof moves SC for quashing of proceedings, summons by Manipur court

Hyderabad prof moves SC for quashing of proceedings, summons by Manipur court

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

A bench headed Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud agreed to list the matter for hearing on July 28 after senior advocate Anand Grover mentioned it for early hearing.

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.

'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.'

Only Modi's statement on Manipur can end Parliament deadlock: Congress

Only Modi's statement on Manipur can end Parliament deadlock: Congress

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said the opposition parties are only reflecting the sentiments of the people of Manipur and of the country.