The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

Deep in disarray: On the larger message from the Legislative Assembly of Manipur not being convened

That the Legislative Assembly of Manipur was not convened on Monday, as recommended by the Council of Ministers, shows how grave the crisis is in the State

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Naga body slams Kukis for ‘distorting’ Manipur’s history

Apex Naga body slams Kuki-Zo community for distorting Manipur's history, says they have no land in Manipur. UNC claims British found Kukis useful as “mercenary tribe” and used their “lack of attachment to any land” to crush indigenous communities. UNC opposes demand for separate administration for Kuki-Zo, says they are…

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

Nagas say Kukis are laying claim to ‘disputed’ territory

United Naga Council opposes Kuki-Zo demand for separate admin in Manipur; says Kukis distorting history to legitimise imagined homeland; slams representatives sent to India, abroad

The Hindu · Aug 21, 2023

BJP is trying to use G-20 summit as a political weapon: CPI

The CPI alleged that the BJP was using G-20 Summit for political gains. Narayana said that the BJP was the main enemy of Telugu states and that the YSRCP government in A.P. was working under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's direction.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

Former bureaucrat, wife come out with a book on roses

A former bureaucrat and his wife share their experience about 180 hybrids created by them over the past 30 years; these breeds are mostly using the Rosa Gigantea from Manipur and Rosa Clinophylla, which grows in water

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Samiti stages protest against Manipur violence

Members of Karnataka Rajya Dalit Sangharash Samiti took to the streets in Kalaburagi condemning the violent sexual assault of two Kuki women at Manipur, and demanded justice for the victims.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

CSIR’s new lotus variety ‘Namoh 108’ a ‘grand gift’ to PM Modi: Science Minister

The lotus has 108 petals and was discovered several years ago in Manipur and kept at the institute as part of its collection of flowers and plants, on which the institute conducts research. However, it wasn’t until four years ago that one of the scientists discovered that it had 108…

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

‘Misinformation is the trigger for Manipur violence’

‘Misinformation is the trigger for Manipur violence’

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

UDF, LDF engaged in game of narrative management at Puthuppally

LDF and UDF engage in intense electoral battle in Puthupally, Kerala. LDF focuses on infrastructure development while UDF sharpens attack on State govt. over recent scams. BJP-UDF coalition seeks to test impact of Manipur violence on Christian-majority electorate. NDA campaigns with gusto, expecting national leaders to join later.

The Hindu · Aug 19, 2023

Interstate drug cartel busted; opium worth Rs 40 crore seized in Delhi, 2 held

With the arrest of two key members, the special cell of the northern range claimed to have busted an interstate drug cartel operating in the Delhi-National Capital Region with links to Manipur and Myanmar here in the Mangolpuri Industrial Area in New Delhi. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Aug 19, 2023