The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

Didn’t want to hurt sentiments: Indian footballer Jeakson Singh clarifies after uproar over being wrapped in Meitei flag at SAFF final

National team’s Manipuri footballer Jeakson Singh created a flutter by wrapping himself in a Meitei flag while collecting his individual medal after India beat Kuwait in the final of the SAFF Championship.

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

Manipur schools reopen after two months of violence

Schools in Manipur reopened on July 5, more than two months after closure due to an ethnic violence that erupted on May 3.

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

Mob sets fire to IRB personnel's house after clash in Manipur

An irate mob torched the house of an Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) personnel in Manipur’s Thoubal district, police said on July 5. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jul 5, 2023

Congress holds meeting on Mizoram polls, CM Zoramthanga seeks Centre’s help on Manipur

NEW DELHI: As Manipur burns due to ethnic violence for more than two months, another northeastern state of Mizoram came into focus on Tuesday. While top Congress leaders held a meeting on Mizoram with state party leaders, chief minister issued a fervent appeal for restoration of peace and normalcy in…

The Times of India · Jul 4, 2023

When will Manipur violence stop, asks Mizoram CM

Mizoram Chief Minister Zoramthanga on July 4 took a dig at the BJP while expressing his deep concern over the ethnic violence in Manipur since May 3 and seeking to know when it would stop.

The Hindu · Jul 4, 2023

Classes 1 to 8 in schools to reopen from tomorrow amid tight security: Manipur CM Biren Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced that Classes 1 to 8 in schools will be reopened from July 5. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 4, 2023

Manipur highway blockade lifted after Kuki groups assured of settlement of political demands

The 60-day blockade of the Dimapur-Imphal National Highway-2 was lifted on July 3 after a representative of the Union government assured Kuki groups that their political demands can only be addressed and settled by the government. The Kuki groups and BJP MLAs have been demanding separate administration since the violence…

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Woman’s rights body flags grim condition at relief camps in Manipur

After the ethnic violence between the tribal Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities erupted in the State on May 3, nearly 60,000 people have been displaced and are living in relief camps in Manipur and neighbouring Mizoram.

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

After ‘destroying’ Kashmir and Manipur using divisive politics, BJP is after Bengal: Mamata

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of employing divisive politics to “destroy” Kashmir and Manipur, and claimed that it is “now promoting secessionist groups” in West Bengal.

The Hindu · Jul 3, 2023

Manipur Violence: Supreme Court seeks fresh ground report from state government

The apex court was hearing a petition filed by the Manipur Tribal Forum, Delhi seeking the protection of the Kuki tribe by the Indian Army. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 3, 2023