The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

Duleep Trophy: Amidst turmoil, Manipur nurses cricket dreams

BENGALURU: Usually, taking two wickets against a strong North Zone would leave any 17-year-old bowler with a wide smile. But Jotin Singh's smile had a tinge of nervousness.

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi begins two-day visit to unrest-hit Manipur

Congress party accused Narendra Modi of ‘abject failure’ over two-month long crisis between majority Meitei and Kuki groups

The Guardian - UK · Jun 29, 2023

Rahul Gandhi in strife-torn Manipur on 2-day visit; Convoy stopped 20km from Imphal

On Friday, Gandhi is scheduled to visit relief camps in Imphal and hold talks with certain civil society organisations. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jun 29, 2023

Rahul Gandhi to meet ethnic strife victims during two-day visit to Manipur

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will reach Manipur on June 29 and meet people displaced by the ethnic strife in relief camps and hold talks with civil society organisations during his two-day visit to the state.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Tribal safety concerns lead to many ‘zero FIRs’ in Manipur; Kukis allege police bias

Almost a third of the 5,960 cases of arson and violence registered in Manipur over the past 56 days were filed by police irrespective of jurisdiction, according to data available with The Hindu. On average, more than 100 cases were filed every day.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Manipur HC panel to check if internet can be restored by blocking VPNs, social media

The Manipur High Court has constituted a 12-member expert committee to look into the possibility of blocking VPN servers so that the State’s internet access can be restored safely while still maintaining restrictions on social media websites.

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

Morning Digest | Centre allows Aadhaar authentication for registration for births and deaths; Manipur Governor meets Amit Shah, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu · Jun 28, 2023

PM’s UCC pitch seeks to polarise the electorate ahead of general election: Opposition parties

Opposition parties have accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of raking up the issue of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) to divert attention from more pressing problems, including the unabated violence in Manipur. They also termed his remarks a “dog whistle” to polarise the electorate ahead of the 2024 general election. 

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

Manipur Governor meets Amit Shah; Kuki groups reject CM’s outreach bid

Mr. Shah visited the violence-hit State from May 29 to June 1. At least 131 people have been killed in the ethnic violence that broke out between the tribal Kuki community and the majority Meitei community on May 3.

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023

Rahul Gandhi to visit violence-hit Manipur on June 29, 30

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will visit violence-hit Manipur on June 29 and 30 and meet people in relief camps and interact with civil society members, party general secretary K.C. Venugopal said on June 27.

The Hindu · Jun 27, 2023