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PM Modi must sack Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh, says Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge

The first thing Prime Minister Narendra Modi should do is to sack Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge said as he questioned Mr. Modi’s silence on the violence in the State.

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2023

‘One engine collapsed, centre must consider doing more’: Editorials on Manipur all-party meet

Hailing the first all-party meeting on the situation in Manipur, editorials in prominent English dailies have pointed out the need for the Centre to do more to kickstart the political reconciliation process as “boots on the ground are no replacement”.

Newslaundry · Jun 26, 2023

Call an all-party meeting on Manipur, country needs answers: K.C. Venugopal

The Congress on June 16 demanded an “all-party meeting” on the unabated violence in Manipur and the country needs answers from the government on the conflict that is spiralling out of control.

The Hindu · Jun 16, 2023

Mob vandalises, sets on fire Manipur CM N Biren Singh's programme venue

IMPHAL: An unruly mob vandalised and set on fire on Thursday night around 9 pm, the venue where Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh is scheduled to attend a programme the next day at New Lamka in Churachandpur district.

The Times of India · Apr 27, 2023

Explained | Why is Manipur revising its liquor policy?

How will the partial lifting of the ban impact the exchequer? Will it stop the consumption of adulterated alcohol? Why are activists and womens’ groups upset with the move?

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2022

Trading ecology for tourism: Why Biren Singh’s dream project might be a nightmare

The Manipur government’s proposed mega ecotourism project at the Loktak lake – a site of global significance under the Ramsar convention and home to the critically endangered sangai deer – has again waded in troubled waters. Tenders to appoint consultants for the Rs 1,700 crore project in Bishnupur district were…

Newslaundry · Jul 21, 2022

RSS mouthpieces hand out journalism awards. Guess who won?

The red carpet was laid out, the cameras planted, the ceremonial lamp lit. Stage lights came on and danced as the expansive convention hall of Ashoka Hotel in Delhi hosted a celebration of 75 years of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s mouthpieces Panchjanya and Organiser. The highlight of the show: a conclave…

Newslaundry · May 24, 2022

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The Hindu · Mar 22, 2022

N Biren Singh takes oath as Chief Minister of Manipur

N Biren Singh takes oath as the Chief Minister of Manipur in Imphal, for the second term, on Monday.

Dynamite News · Mar 21, 2022

Manipur: N Biren Singh takes oath as CM, 5 others sworn in as ministers

GUWAHATI: Nongthombam Biren Singh and five members of his new cabinet, including one minister from Naga People’s Front, which is an ally of NDA, were sworn in at Manipur Raj Bhawan by governor La Ganesan.

The Times of India · Mar 21, 2022