Manipur Violence

Monday, Apr 29, 2024 | Last Update : 01:48 AM IST

Union Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah speaks at a public rally ahead of Lok Sabha polls, in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, April 15, 2024. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Protect Manipur’s diversity: ILP divisive, try to avoid it

Amit Shah's statement on Manipur's Inner Line Permit highlights inconsistent approach to the state's conflict.

17 Apr 2024 12:13 AM

Union Minister and BJP leader Amit Shah holds a sword during a public rally ahead of Lok Sabha polls, in Imphal, Manipur, Monday, April 15, 2024. (PTI Photo)

Will Not Allow Manipur to Break, Says Shah as Women Block Roads

The state is scheduled to go for the polls in two phases in the coming Lok Sabha elections

16 Apr 2024 1:45 AM

The incident had prompted the administrations of various valley districts to requisition Central paramilitary forces and the Army to assist the police. (Representational Image/PTI)

JCO abducted from Manipur rescued

Exactly 10 days ago, Manipur was rocked by discontent from police forces after an additional superintendent of police was abducted

09 Mar 2024 1:25 AM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh. (PTI File Image)

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A host of geopolitical, historical, political and social conflicts have afflicted this region for years

02 Feb 2024 12:31 AM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh meets the family members of the four persons who were recently killed in a firing incident, in Ningthoukhong, Manipur. (PTI Image)

AA Edit | Much left to be done in Manipur

Manipur CM's Diversionary Tactics Amidst Rising Violence: A Closer Look at the State's Troubled Landscape

22 Jan 2024 10:54 PM

The militant used IED and explosives to ambush the security forces, security sources said, adding that more enforcement was rushed to the area. (Representational Image/PTI)

Militants strike in Manipur, cop hurt

According to police, the incident took place at about 3.30 pm on Saturday

31 Dec 2023 3:04 AM

For the Winter Session, the government has listed 19 bills, including two to extend provisions of the Women’s Reservation Act to Jammu and Kashmir and Puducherry, three to replace the criminal laws and two financial items. (PTI Photo)

Parliament winter session to be stormy

The government convened an all-party meeting where the Opposition camp listed out the issues it wants to be taken up during the session

03 Dec 2023 1:59 AM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh. (PTI Image)

AA Edit | Manipur problem should be tackled in its entirety

Attempts to cover up the serious shortcomings of the state government could undermine peace in the long run

27 Nov 2023 11:35 PM

The area witnessed several incidents of gunfight between armed villagers since the ethnic strife between Meitei and Kuki communities began in the northeastern state in early May. (PTI)

Manipur group kills IRB soldier, driver

A tribal organisation claimed that the Kuki-Zo community people were attacked without provocation and declared a “shutdown” in Kangpokpi

21 Nov 2023 1:10 AM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh during the launch of Permanent Housing Scheme for the displaced persons whose houses had been burnt down and damaged during the recent violence, in Imphal, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Manipur mayhem: Govt has to mend old fissures

The latest incident is the abduction of five members from the Kuki-Zomi community from the border of Kuki-Zomi dominated Kangpokpi district

09 Nov 2023 11:32 PM

Security personnel stand guard as students protest against the "killing" of two missing students by unknown miscreants and demand peace in Manipur, Imphal, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Government mute as Manipur still bleeds and burns

It remains incomprehensible how the mighty Indian State stands as a mute victim when a part of it has been bleeding for so long

29 Sep 2023 12:14 AM

Imphal: Security personnel fire tear gas shells as students protest against the "killing" of two missing students by unknown miscreants and demand peace in Manipur, Imphal, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Manipur burning, fix the mess

One of the core issues lies around whether chief minister N. Biren Singh’s regime is biased towards the majority Meiteis.

28 Sep 2023 12:04 AM

Broadband Internet was restored partially with severe conditions on June 25. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Manipur Net back, hopes rise

It is the people, and only the people, who were made to pay the price.

25 Sep 2023 12:05 AM

Armed tribal Kuki community members patrol near a de facto front-line dissecting the area into two ethnic zones in Churachandpur, in Manipur, India. (File Image/AP)

Fresh violence in Manipur, 3 killed

The incident took place in an area bordering Imphal West and Kangpokpi districts

13 Sep 2023 12:25 AM

Women belonging to the 'Meira Paibis,' a group representing Meitei community, stage a protest demanding restoration of peace in Manipur, in Imphal. (PTI Photo)

AA Edit | Don’t try to ignore Manipur

The Manipur crisis presents itself as the antithesis of the very ideas of democratic governance and the rule of law.

08 Sep 2023 12:05 AM

Enforcement Directorate (ED) Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra. (PTI Photo)

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31 Aug 2023 12:05 AM

Volunteers with displaced villagers from Gwaltabi protest over the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, at Yaingangpokpi in Imphal East. (PTI Photo)

Anita Anand | India remains a diverse nation, but there’s little sign of unity left

Nehru’s vision of India was one where differences would be celebrated, and we would be unified. But no mechanisms set in place then or now.

25 Aug 2023 12:05 AM

It is planned that about 20-22 companies of the CAPFs-- that includes the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)-- will be deployed in Manipur in the first phase as part of "bolstering" the security grid in the state. (Representational Image/PTI)

Centre to move fresh CAPF units to Manipur, G20 Summit

These units are being withdrawn from the Amarnath Yatra duty in Jammu and Kashmir as it has been declared closed for pilgrims now

23 Aug 2023 12:03 AM

SC Manipur committee wants hike in victim aid

On August 7, SC ordered the establishment of a committee to oversee relief, rehabilitation, and compensation for victims

22 Aug 2023 2:26 AM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh. (PTI)

AA Edit | Isn’t it time Manipur CM relinquished his post?

Mr Biren Singh has proved himself to be an abject failure.

21 Aug 2023 12:05 AM

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