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Manipur crisis co-related with war on drugs campaign: CM Biren Singh

The CM said that since the war on drugs campaign was launched, a total of around 19,135 acres of illegal poppy cultivation has been destroyed, and around 297 drug smugglers have been convicted

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh flagged off a bike rally in observation of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking (Twitter/@NBirenSingh)
Updated on Jun 26, 2024 02:30 PM IST

Manipur: Kuki-Zo groups hold rallies seeking end to violence, demand UT

They also submitted two separate memoranda to Union home minister Amit Shah to expedite a political solution for the Kuki-Zo community.

A rally organised by the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur's Churachandpur on Monday. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 24, 2024 08:38 PM IST

Manipur student body imposes prohibition of trade with Kuki-Zo community

Meanwhile, over 100 bullet gas tankers and petroleum tankers that had been stranded at Jiribam started leaving for Imphal on Friday evening

Assam Rifles and Manipur Police personnel recover arms, ammunition, explosives and other items at Charoibung in Imphal West district of Manipur on June 19. (PTI)
Published on Jun 22, 2024 08:06 PM IST

‘Modi 3.0 govt will bring solution in 2-3 months’: Biren Singh on Manipur unrest

Regarding the Jiribam violence, the chief minister agreed that the violence occurred due to a lack of security arrangements

Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh (File Photo)
Updated on Jun 21, 2024 06:26 PM IST

Manipur violence: Truck set ablaze in Kangpokpi, police check post in Jiribam

Police said that the Manipur Fire Service, along with state forces, were pressed into the services, however, they came under attack by the armed miscreants

 (Representative Photo)
Updated on Jun 20, 2024 08:30 PM IST

Manipur: 10 political parties submit memorandum to guv, CM seeking end to crisis

CPI leader Moirangthem Nara, who was part of the delegation, said the governor assured them that the security situation in the state would improve within 10 days

Manipur governor Anusuiya Uikey. (File)
Updated on Jun 19, 2024 07:15 PM IST

Bus carrying CRPF jawans torched in violence-hit Manipur; no one hurt: Police

The incident happened in Kangpokpi district on Monday night, within hours of a high-level meeting on the security situation in Manipur, chaired by Union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi

Police said the bus was stopped by some unknown miscreants, alleging that it belonged to the Meitei community. (Representative Image)
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 07:49 PM IST

Manipur: Economic blockade supporters block trucks along NH37 in Tamenglong

The indefinite economic blockade along NH37 was imposed by Kuki Zo Village Volunteers from Vangailhang and Tuilangkol on June 13 to protest the outbreak of violence in Jiribam district

Manipur police said most of the protestors blocking NH-37 are women, suspected to be volunteers of the Kuki Women Union. (Representative Image)
Published on Jun 17, 2024 06:40 PM IST

Manipur HC issues notice to state edu dept on PIL by transgender medical officer

According to Laishram’s petition, she was born biologically male and was given the name Baboi at birth. However, she has since transitioned to female and changed her name to Beoncy

Manipur high court (Representative Photo)
Published on Jun 16, 2024 12:04 PM IST

Manipur: Abandoned house allegedly burnt in Imphal

Officials said the house belonged to former chief secretary of Goa, Thangkhopao Kipgen, who died on March 3, 2005, and his family abandoned it over a year ago after the ongoing crisis in Manipur started

The house is located in a secure zone near the Manipur chief minister’s residence and new Manipur secretariat office building in Imphal. (Representative Image)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 08:55 PM IST

Major fire engulfs ex-IAS officer's house near Manipur CM's bungalow in Imphal

Police said the abandoned house belonged to the former Chief Secretary of Goa, the late Thangkhopao Kipgen.

Abandoned house of retired IAS, former Goa chief secretary T Kipgen, burnt in Imphal.
Updated on Jun 16, 2024 04:47 AM IST

Manipur: Naga body bars Congress MP, 2 independent candidates from social platforms

The United Naga Council (UNC), an apex body of Nagas in Manipur, said that the trio failed to respect and honour the position of the UNC in the recently concluded 18th Lok Sabha election

UNC said the decision was taken according to a resolution adopted by the Naga apex body in its emergency assembly held on May 29 at Town Hall, Panchai, Chandel district, Manipur. (PTI File)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 03:25 PM IST

Manipur violence: Mob set ablaze 2 abandoned Meitei houses in Jiribam

Over 70 houses belonging to both communities have so far been gutted, forcing more than thousand people to flee to safer places in neighbouring Assam and other parts of the Jiribam area

 (Representative Photo)
Published on Jun 15, 2024 11:12 AM IST

How the discovery of a body triggered a fresh bout of violence in Manipur

The Indigenous Tribes Advocacy Committee (ITAC) of Pherzawl and Jiribam district warned the Manipur police on June 8 not to operate in ITAC jurisdiction area

The administration of Jiribam and Tamenglong districts have imposed prohibitory orders in the areas adjoining the two districts. (Representative Image)(HT_PRINT)
Published on Jun 13, 2024 11:06 AM IST

Bomb attack at doctor’s residence in Imphal, one minor injured; case registered

The incident occurred around 7:50pm at the house of Dr. Mayanglambam Amitkumar, a neurosurgeon at Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) hospital

A four-wheeler owned by Amitkumar caught fire in the blast causing injuries to a 7-year-old child at the residence. (Representative file photo)
Published on Jun 12, 2024 09:31 AM IST
ByThomas Ngangom

Ambush on Manipur CM’s advance security a total failure of intelligence: Ibobi

Former Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi said instead of evacuating people from red zone areas, both the state and central governments should protect the people

ormer Manipur chief minister Okram Ibobi. (File)
Updated on Jun 11, 2024 07:14 PM IST
ByThomas Ngangom

Manipur CM’s advance security team ambushed on NH37; 1 security personnel injured

The chief minister’s advance security team was on way from Imphal to Jiribam district, where violence erupted after a man was found killed on June 6 by unknown miscreants

The Manipur chief minister’s security team was ambushed by armed militants in Kangpokpi district on Monday morning. (Representational Image)
Published on Jun 10, 2024 01:08 PM IST
ByThomas Ngangom

Manipur: Civil society groups blame CM for failing to contain violence in Jiribam

The convenor of Imagi Meira, a women’s organisation, said chief minister Biren Singh and other state leaders need not participate in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s swearing-in ceremony and they should return to Manipur immediately to tackle the Jiribam issue within 15 days

Security forces personnel during a joint search operations in Bishnupur and Imphal East districts of Manipur on Friday. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 09, 2024 09:02 PM IST
ByThomas Ngangom

Violence escalated in Manipur after poll results; prohibitory orders in Jiribam

Just two days after the declaration of election results on June 4, a 59-year-old man was found murdered on Thursday

The administration of Jiribam and Tamenglong districts have imposed prohibitory orders in the areas adjoining the two districts. (Representative Image)
Published on Jun 08, 2024 09:18 PM IST
ByThomas Ngangom

59-year-old man found beheaded in Manipur, houses set on fire

Tension in Manipur's Jiribam as man found beheaded by unknown assailants. Identity and motive unknown. Ethnic clashes have plagued Manipur since last year.

An irate mob set fire to abandoned houses belonging to the Kuki community in the nearby area. (PTI)
Updated on Jun 07, 2024 04:45 AM IST
ByThomas Ngangom, Imphal

Manipur: Flood waters receding, many areas in Imphal still flooded

Incessant rainfall since Sunday amid cyclone Remal has caused massive flooding across the northeastern state, with the water levels in most rivers passing through Imphal city increasing rapidly

Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey inspecting flooding in and around Raj Bhawan in Imphal on a raft on Friday (HT Photo)
Published on May 31, 2024 06:19 PM IST
ByThomas NgangomThomas Ngangom

Manipur: Heavy rainfall causes flooding in many areas of Imphal

According to data available with weather department officials, Imphal West district has recorded 106.2 mm of rainfall since Sunday

Flood waters at the Kangla Fort in Imphal. (Thomas Ngangom/ HT Photo)
Published on May 29, 2024 02:29 PM IST
ByThomas Ngangom
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