The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

Solution to end Manipur unrest must not touch Naga areas: Naga MLAs to Amit Shah

The 10 Kuki-Zomi MLAs, including seven of the BJP, have been demanding a separate administration for the ethnic community as ‘the only solution; for ending the clashes between the Kuki-Zomi people and the majority Meiteis

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

SC finds no reason to urgently intervene in a plea against Manipur internet ‘ban’

The Vacation Bench said the petition challenging the internet ban in Manipur, which has been continuing for over 35 days, would be listed in due course before the Regular Bench after summer holidays.

The Hindu · Jun 9, 2023

‘A pen can do more harm than a gun’: In Manipur, Meitei-owned media is winning the ‘perception’ war

Henry Kaimuanthang said he used to have frequent run-ins with his editors over his stories being edited to give them a “communal angle”. 

Newslaundry · Jun 9, 2023

Morning Digest | Opposition meeting to be held in Patna on June 23; 10 Manipur MLAs issued notice for ‘separatism’, and more

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

The Hindu · Jun 8, 2023

Security forces begin combing operation to recover looted police arms in Manipur

Security forces combed hill and valley areas of Manipur on June 7 to recover arms and ammunition that were snatched, looted, or taken away from police armouries during the ongoing ethnic violence in the State. 

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

Kuki women in Delhi protest outside Home Minister’s residence

With ethnic clashes continuing in Manipur, hundreds of Kuki-Zomi women in Delhi on Wednesday held a demonstration in front of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s residence, seeking his urgent intervention to end the violence.

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

Bifurcation demand | 10 Manipur MLAs get showcause notice

The Privilege and Ethics Committee (PEC) of the 60-member Manipur Assembly has asked 10 MLAs to explain why they demanded a separate administration for a group of ethnic communities.

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

‘We are systematically attacked’: Kuki women protest outside Amit Shah’s residence

“Save Kuki Lives”, “Article 356, not 355” read placards held by Kuki women protesting to demand protection for Kuki villages at a rally outside the residence of union home minister Amit Shah in Delhi today.    

Newslaundry · Jun 7, 2023

Crippled in mob attack, Kuki BJP MLA from Manipur admitted to Delhi hospital

Joseph said his father is like a child now and has to be taught to talk and walk again due to the injuries he suffered after a mob assaulted him on May 4.

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023

Manipur women hold torchlight marches across valley districts

Amid the continuing bouts of violence in Manipur, thousands of women participated in torchlight marches across the valley districts on Tuesday night. Though prohibitory orders under Section 144 are in force, no police action was taken given the peaceful nature of the procession

The Hindu · Jun 7, 2023