Manipur unrest: Civil society sets 24-hr deadline for BJP MLAs to take 'decisive action'
Nov 19, 2024, at 05:17 pm
Imphal/IBNS: The Meitei civil society organisations have set a 24-hour deadline for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government to take "decisive action" to control the spiralling violence in the northeastern state of Manipur, media reports said.
Nov 17, 2024, at 08:19 pm
Imphal/IBNS: The Manipur government has been given a 24-hour ultimatum by civil society groups to take decisive action against armed militant groups.
Manipur govt seeks withdrawal of AFSPA amid escalating violence
Nov 17, 2024, at 06:40 am
Imphal: The Manipur government has urged the Centre to review and revoke the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), a contentious law granting extensive powers to security forces, recently reinstated in six police station jurisdictions of the state, media reports said.
Jun 29, 2024, at 04:39 pm
Imphal/IBNS: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has said the decision to continue or quit is not in his hands, in the backdrop of the rumours about the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leadership change in the crisis-hit northeastern state, media reports said.
Fresh violence erupts in Manipur, four shot dead; Biren Singh calls ministers for urgent meet
Jan 02, 2024, at 04:54 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Four people were shot dead and several others injured in fresh violence in Manipur on New Year's Day after which curfew was reimposed in the five valley districts of the state.
Sep 29, 2023, at 06:18 am
Imphal: Manipur continued to be on the boil on Thursday as a fresh spate of clashes sparked between protesters and security forces, media reports said.
Fresh mobile internet ban imposed in Manipur amid protests over dead students' photos
Sep 27, 2023, at 06:09 am
Imphal/IBNS: A ban on mobile devices accessing the internet has been reimposed in Manipur amid violent protests over the brutal murder of two minors, news of which broke after photographs of the bodies went viral on social media.
Manipur: Internet will be lifted, says CM N Biren Singh
Sep 23, 2023, at 06:34 pm
Imphal/UNI: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Saturday announced that the ban on mobile internet will be lifted from the violence-marred state.
Manipur violence instigated by outside elements, time to forgive: CM N Biren Singh
Aug 16, 2023, at 01:55 am
Imphal/UNI/IBNS: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday said the unrest in Manipur has been instigated by some vested interests and outside elements who want to destabilise the state and the country.
Manipur's Tamenglong district receives first essential goods train from Guwahati
Jul 27, 2023, at 08:03 am
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) collaborated with the state's transport department to send the first goods train carrying essential commodities to Manipur's Tamenglong district from Guwahati on Monday, EastMojo reports.
Four arrested in Manipur horrific video case; CM N Biren considers capital punishment for culprits
Jul 21, 2023, at 05:01 am
Imphal: The Manipur Police on Thursday arrested four people in connection with the incident where two women were paraded naked over two months ago.
Manipur horror video: PM Modi, CM N Biren Singh vow to punish culprits; key accused arrested
Jul 21, 2023, at 02:24 am
Imphal/Delhi: Pictures of burned houses, properties, distressed people, and bloodshed from the violence-wracked Manipur had been flooding social media since May. Amid the ghastly images hid a shameful video of an incident from May 4 where two women were paraded naked, molested, and allegedly gangraped by a crowd of a rival community.
Manipur horror video: CM N Biren Singh considers capital punishment for culprits
Jul 20, 2023, at 10:37 pm
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Thursday declared that he is considering the strictest action, including possible capital punishment, after conducting a thorough investigation into the distressing incident where two women were paraded naked and allegedly subjected to gang rape amidst the ongoing ethnic clashes in the state.
Meghalaya salutes former freedom fighter U Tirot Sing on his death anniversary
Jul 18, 2023, at 06:01 am
Shillong/UNI: Meghalaya paid glowing tributes to the memory of its legendary hero and freedom fighter U Tirot Sing Syiem on his 188th death anniversary on Monday.
Ten political parties including Congress, AAP call for restoration of peace in violence-hit Manipur
Jul 08, 2023, at 05:10 am
Imphal/IBNS/UNI: A Peace Convention was organised by ten political parties on Friday appealing to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur.
Manipur violence: Mallikarjun Kharge steps up attack on PM Modi, demands N Biren's dismissal
Jun 27, 2023, at 02:03 am
New Delhi/IBNS/UNI: Stepping up his attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Manipur situation, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Monday said if the PM is really concerned about the northeastern state, then he should sack Chief Minister N Biren Singh.
Hun Thadou cultural festival kicks off in Kangpokpi district of Manipur
Apr 22, 2023, at 11:14 pm
Imphal/IBNS: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated the fifth edition of the state-level HUN Thadou Cultural Festival, which will be held for two days at Thomas Ground in Kangpokpi district.
Manipur: CM Singh inaugurates Mayanglangjing Kuthabi Bridge
Jan 06, 2023, at 03:22 pm
Imphal: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh recently inaugurated the ‘Mayanglangjing Kuthabi Bridge’ in Imphal, a move which is making life of people easier in the region.
Manipur landslide toll reaches 27
Jul 03, 2022, at 12:57 am
Imphal/UNI: The toll in Manipur landslides went up to 27 on Saturday, with the recovery of seven more bodies in the Noney district as the rescue operation was still on, officials said.
PM Modi reviews landslide situation in Manipur, assures all help from centre
Jul 01, 2022, at 04:55 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and reviewed the situation due to a tragic landslide in the state.
N Biren Singh takes oath as Manipur CM
Mar 21, 2022, at 10:02 pm
Imphal: N Biren Singh on Monday took oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur for yet another term.
N Biren Singh to be Manipur CM for another term
Mar 20, 2022, at 11:02 pm
Imphal: N Biren Singh will remain as the Chief Minister of Manipur for another term, the Bharatiya Janata Party confirmed on Sunday.
BJP to field candidates from all 60 seats in Manipur assembly polls
Jan 30, 2022, at 11:14 pm
Imphal/IBNS: BJP is fielding candidates from all the 60 seats in the upcoming Manipur elections and 10 of them are Congress MLAs, who joined the party, recently, media reports said.
Enough stock of oxygen, production to be started : Manipur CM N Biren
Apr 24, 2021, at 11:56 pm
Imphal/UNI: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday said there is adequate stock of oxygen in the state. He was speaking during handing over 15 basic life support ambulances to different CMOs in a function held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat.
Manipur CM Biren tests Covid positive
Nov 15, 2020, at 09:39 pm
Imphal/UNI: Mnaipur Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh was found Covid positive today.
Manipur CM N Biren Singh launches Imphal-Dimapur flight
Dec 07, 2019, at 04:13 pm
Imphal/UNI: Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh inaugurated the Imphal-Dimapur direct flight service at Bir Tikendrajit International Airport on Saturday.
Manipur CM launches scholarship scheme for Civil services aspirants
Mar 07, 2019, at 06:25 pm
Imphal, Mar 7 (UNI) Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh officially launched the Chief Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Civil Services Coaching worth over Rs. 1 crore in a function held at the Cabinet Hall of Chief Minister's Secretariat on Thursday.
Start up policy implemented to stop brain drain: CM N. Biren Singh
Feb 22, 2019, at 04:39 pm
Imphal, Feb 22 (UNI) Chief Minister N. Biren Singh informed the House today that there is an awareness among the people of the State regarding the Manipur Startup Policy.
Manipur health minister resigns over 'interference'?
Apr 16, 2017, at 04:55 pm
Guwahati, Apr 16 (IBNS): Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh and his BJP-led coalition government is facing a tough time with state's Health Minister L Jayantakumar Singh resigning from his post, reports said.
N Biren Singh to face floor test tomorrow, BJP fears getting 'poached' by Congress
Mar 19, 2017, at 07:33 pm
Guwahati, Mar 19 (IBNS): First BJP Chief Minister of Manipur Nongthombam Biren Singh will face floor test in 60-member Manipur assembly on Monday.