Manipur

GUWAHATI: Clashes between police and internally-displaced persons (IDPs) in ethnic violence-hit Manipur on Thursday left at least ten people, including a journalist, injured. Holding placards and banners, the IDPs lodged at the Akampat…

Additional security forces have been deployed at Mongbung from adjacent hill areas following Sunday's attack, an official said.

Sharing a video of his interactions with the people of Manipur, he also reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi should visit the state and appeal for peace.

New Delhi/Imphal: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the law and order situation in Manipur, which has been ravaged by ethnic violence since May last year. Manipur government…

New Delhi/Imphal; Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey on Sunday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and discussed the situation in the state, officials said adding that the President assured to extend all possible…

The hill is a revered pilgrimage site for the followers of Sanamahism, the traditional ethnic religion of people belonging to the Meitei community.

The incident happened near Khumbong primary health centre in the Patsoi police station area.

The government has appointed a nodal officer in each of Ukhrul, Kamjong, Tengnoupal, Chandel and Churachandpur districts and entrusted them to monitor and check the "illegal migration" of persecuted minorities from Myanmar.

Earlier this month, at least 38 more "illegal immigrants" from Myanmar, who had crossed over to Manipur, were deported through Moreh town, Singh had informed.

Inter-tribe couples are facing the cruel brunt of a conflict that has claimed more than 200 lives and displaced many thousands since May 3, 2023.

The incident had occurred in Meitei-majority Thoubal district on May 3, the day the ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kukis broke out after a tribal solidary march against the alleged move to grant Scheduled Tribes status to the majority…

The gunfight broke out in the wee hours of Sunday between two groups of village volunteers from the warring communities. It occurred in the Kuki-majority Kangpokpi district.

According to the police, the CRPF personnel were attacked by Kuki militants starting from midnight till 2:15 am.

According to the police, the CRPF personnel were attacked by Kuki militants starting from midnight till 2:15 am.

The blast occurred on the bridge between Sapermeina and Koubru Leikha areas around 12. 45 am, no casualties were reported so far, an officer said.

"No disturbance or violence has been reported so far on Monday," an election official said.

The fresh voting will take place on Monday at 11 booths from 7am to 5pm, an order issued by the Office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Manipur, said.

The state plagued by ethnic conflict since May 2021 sees historically high voter turnout, reaching 82% in 2019 Lok Sabha polls.

“Despite repeated reminders and the passage of time, no actions seem to have been taken by him for the affected community,” the plea of MTF said.

"As Indian citizens, we advise our community members to exercise their right to franchise by voting but abstain from contesting for the Outer Manipur seat," a statement said