The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

Manipur sportspersons vow to return medals if peace not restored soon

“It is pertinent to mention that we shall surrender our awards” if the Centre fails to take necessary action.

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Mizoram seeks ₹5 crore central aid for relief to displaced people from violence-hit Manipur

According to the Mizoram home department, 2,925 people from Manipur have fled to Kolasib district, followed by 2,738 to Aizawl and 2,257 to Saitual

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Mamata Banerjee seeks Centre's permission to visit violence-hit Manipur

KOLKATA: Expressing her wish to stand by the people of the violence-hit state of Manipur, West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has written to the Centre seeking permission to visit the northeastern state, a senior official said on Tuesday.

The Times of India · May 30, 2023

Central, State Govt. announce compensation package for those killed in Manipur clashes

The Central and Manipur State government have decided to give a compensation of ₹10 lakh to those who died during the ethnic conflict in Manipur

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Manipur clashes primarily ethnic, nothing to do with counter-insurgency: Chief of Defence Staff Anil Chauhan

CDS Anil Chauhan on May 30, 2023 said challenges in Manipur have not disappeared, but expressed hope that things will settle down in some time

The Hindu · May 30, 2023

Praise on page 1: Tamil newspapers laud celebration of Tamil culture at new Parliament

Yesterday, the front pages of leading English newspapers offered mixed reviews of Modi's inauguration of the new Parliament building. The opposition’s boycott, the wrestlers’ protest, the violence in Manipur – several papers offered space to the various controversies accompanying Sunday’s event. 

Newslaundry · May 30, 2023

India's northeast remains on edge after ethnic clashes as home minister plans visit

Shootings and arson are continuing in India’s northeastern state of Manipur, where clashes between security forces and tribal insurgents on Sunday killed five people

The Independent UK · May 29, 2023

Manipur: 22 apprehended for setting several houses on fire

After clashes were reported from several areas in Manipur, the Indian Army on Monday said that as many as 22 miscreants have been apprehended after being caught in the act of burning houses in Sanasabi, Gwaltabi and Shabunkhol Khunao villages in the hilly region of YKPI in Imphal. Read further…

Dynamite News · May 29, 2023

Home Minister Amit Shah to arrive in violence-hit Manipur today on four-day visit

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on May 29, 2023 arrive in violence-hit Manipur on a four-day visit during which he will hold several rounds of security meetings, sources said.

The Hindu · May 29, 2023

A day after spurt in clashes, situation calm in Manipur

An uneasy calm prevailed in ethnic conflict-affected Manipur, a day after a sudden spurt in clashes and firing between militants and security forces, officials said on May 29.

The Hindu · May 29, 2023