The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

West Bengal Government bans screening of The Kerala Story to maintain harmony

Mamata Banerjee ordered an immediate ban on the screening of the controversial film ‘The Kerala Story and described it as a distorted movie, aimed at defaming the southern State

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Manipur violence: SC expresses concern on loss of lives, properties; Centre says situation returning to normalcy

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over the loss of lives and properties in Manipur during the violence between Meitei and Kuki communities, and sought a status report from the Centre and State governments on the steps being taken for safety, rehabilitation of displaced people and protection of religious…

Dynamite News · May 8, 2023

SC calls Manipur crisis ‘humanitarian problem’, emphasises need for protection of displaced persons, religious places of worship

Manipur violence | The Supreme Court said the government should “take all necessary steps for rehabilitation of displaced persons and for protection of religious places of worship”.

The Hindu · May 8, 2023

Engineering student from Khammam studying in NIT Manipur reaches New Delhi

Student of NIT Manipur hailing from Khammam district landed in New Delhi late on Sunday evening and would be sent to his native place on Monday

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Manipur stir reveals BJP’s two-faced approach to Christians: Govindan

Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] State secretary M.V. Govindan said the civil unrest in Manipur exposed the Janus-faced nature of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) deceitful approach to Christians, other minorities, and tribes in the country.

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Keralite students keen on returning from violence-hit Manipur

Although the situation in strife-torn Manipur has improved somewhat in the past couple of days, normal life is still affected by the ethnic conflict, say Keralite students stranded in the northeastern State

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Andhra Pradesh students stranded in riot-stricken Manipur struggling for food, water

Even as the Andhra Pradesh government is making efforts to bring back the students from the State pursuing various courses in riot-stricken Manipur, some students from Anantapur districts have narrated their ordeals to their parents over phone. Around six from Anantapur district and 10 more from Kurnool district, who are…

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar| What are the root causes behind violence in Manipur?

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the violence that has happened in Manipur that has resulted in the deployment of army and paramilitary forces in the state. 

The Hindu · May 7, 2023

What has spurred ethnic violence in India’s Manipur?

Tribal groups are protesting the prospect of Manipur’s majority Meitei community being recognised as “Scheduled Tribe”.

Al Jazeera · May 7, 2023

10 Odia students return from violence-hit Manipur

BHUBANESWAR: Ten students from the Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, who were stuck inside their hostels of the institution in violence-hit Manipur, reached their home on Sunday. They shared their experiences after landing at the city airport in Bhubaneswar.

The Times of India · May 7, 2023