IMPHAL, July 29: Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh on Tuesday criticised Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi over his speech in Parliament, stating that his ignorance of modern warfare is a bit concerning. Singh also said that Congress MP Praniti Shindes comment in Lok Sabha that the Operation Sindoor was tamasha is a slap on the []

President's Rule had been imposed in Manipur on February 13, 2025 after former chief minister N Biren Singh resigned.

President's rule in Manipur, initially imposed on February 13, 2025, following N. Biren Singh's resignation amidst ethnic violence, has been extended for another six months, effective August 13, 2025.

Amit Shah will propose extending President's Rule in Manipur for six more months. This comes amid pressure to restore an elected government. President's Rule began after N Biren Singh resigned. NDA legislators want a popular government back. They feel Central rule has not solved problems. Manipur is still dealing with the aftermath of ethnic violence.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Friday move a resolution in Rajya Sabha to extend Presidents Rule in Manipur for another six months. The extension will take effect from August 13. That this House approves the continuance in force of the Proclamation dated the 13th February, 2025, in respect of Manipur, issued under Article 356 of the Constitution by the President, for a further period of six months with effect from 13th August, 2025, a Rajya Sabha Parliamentary bulletin said on Thursday. M

GUWAHATI: Ratan Thiyam, a luminary of Indian theatre and winner of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, passed away early Wednesday morning. The 77-year-old from Manipur was one of the leading figures of the theatre of roots movement in Indian theatre that started in the 1970s. He wrote and staged plays that used ancient Indian theatre traditions and forms in a contemporary context. Thiyam, considered one of the leading contemporary theatre gurus, had worked as the vice chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi

GUWAHATI: The Congress in Manipur on Tuesday petitioned Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, urging him to clarify the status of the 12th state Assembly since the imposition of Presidents rule on February 13. The ethnic violence-hit state was placed under Presidents rule days after the Chief Minister N Biren Singh had stepped down. In a memorandum submitted to the governor, the Congress asked if the Assembly is alive, dead or constitutionally deemed to be dissolved from the midnight of February 11. the H

IMPHAL: Security forces arrested five militants belonging to two proscribed outfits in Manipur's Imphal East district, police said on Monday. Three active cadres of the banned Prepak were apprehended from the Keirao Khunou area on Sunday, a senior officer said. Two of them are juveniles and have been treated as per the provisions of the Juvenile Justice Act, he said. Two cadres the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (PWG) were arrested from the Keibi Heikak Mapan Awang Leikai area on Sunday,

IMPHAL: Security forces arrested two militants, including a woman, belonging to a proscribed outfit in Manipur's Thoubal and Imphal West districts, police said on Sunday. During search operations, arms and explosives were recovered from various parts of Chandel district, a senior officer said. A woman cadre of the banned Prepak (PRO) was apprehended from the Salungpham area in Thoubal on Saturday, while another member of the outfit was held from the Nagamapal area in Imphal West district, he sai

Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh stresses Aadhaar issuance must align with Inner Line Permit (ILP) rules to prevent unauthorized settlements. Manipur employs stringent Aadhaar processes, mandating scrutiny at the state headquarters. Biometric updates are crucial for data accuracy.

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has strongly objected to what he calls a distorted version of the Manipur Legislative Assembly (Hill Areas Committee) Order, 1972

Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh expressed optimism about the formation of a popular government in the state soon, as central BJP leaders assess the situation. He highlighted the efforts to find an amicable solution and restore peace, noting the absence of communal violence in recent months.

Imphal: Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday, June 28, informed that the central leaders of the BJP are assessing the situation and said that efforts are on to reinstall a popular government in the state, which has been under Presidents rule for the past over four months. I am hopeful that a Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download

Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh stated that efforts are underway to establish a popular government in the state, emphasizing the BJP's commitment to restoring peace. He expressed optimism about forming a new government soon, highlighting the party's focus on resolving the ongoing crisis through collaboration with the central government and MLAs. Singh noted the absence of inter-community fighting in recent months, underscoring the importance of peace.

Speaking at the sidelines of a programme at BJP state headquarters, Singh expressed hope that a new government will be formed in Manipur soon.

The former Chief Minister said the Central government is working day and night to restore peace in Manipur

IMPHAL: Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Saturday said efforts are underway for setting up of a popular government in the state which is now under President's rule. Speaking at the sidelines of a programme at BJP state headquarters, Singh expressed hope that a new government will be formed in Manipur soon. We are working to form a government at the earliest. We are a national party. After looking into the ground situation, I have faith that a government will be formed soon. BJP and

Former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh stated that efforts are underway to establish a popular government in the state, currently under President's rule. He expressed optimism about forming a new government soon, emphasizing the BJP and its allies' desire for restoration of popular governance.

Biren Singh claimed that this change has opened doors for a apid and unchecked increase in the number of villages, many of which might not have existed in the past

An indefinite shutdown disrupts life in Churachandpur, Manipur, following the death of Hoikholhing Haokip. ITLF condemns the incident and demands justice. Simultaneously, in Bishnupur, Ningthoujam Biren Singh was shot while working in his field. Security forces launched search operations after the violence. Singh is now stable after treatment. The situation remains tense in the affected areas.

Following recent violence in Manipur's Bishnupur district, where a farmer was shot and a woman died in crossfire, the state government has pledged to provide security for farmers in vulnerable areas. Ningthoujam Biren Singh, a Meitei cultivator, was injured while working in his field, prompting a security operation.

A cultivator, Ningthoujam Biren Singh, was shot in Phubala. Security forces launched a search operation. They faced gunfire and retaliated. Hoikholhing, wife of a village chief, died in the crossfire. Police are investigating the incidents. Security measures for farmers will be reviewed. Tensions arose in Imphal East over farming disputes. Authorities urge the public to maintain peace.

NEW DELHI: Taking a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his three-nation tour , the Congress on Sunday said he has all the energy, excitement, and enthusiasm -- '3 Es' -- for such visits and asked can he not summon up a 4th E -- empathy -- for going to Manipur where the people's suffering continues unabated. The opposition party also said this is Modi's 35th trip abroad since May 2023, and it was pathetic of the PM to treat Manipur in this awful manner. The Prime Minister leaves for Cypru

Former Manipur CM N Biren Singh and BJP MP Leishemba Sanajaoba met Amit Shah, seeking assistance to restore peace and establish a popular government in Manipur. Shah assured that Manipur's territorial integrity would be protected and appealed for peace.

The Manipur government on Tuesday eased prohibitory orders in Imphal West, Imphal East and Bishnupur, allowing residents to move between 5am and 5pm. While daytime movement is permitted, activities that may disrupt law and order are still banned, PTI reported. Prohibitory orders were clamped across five districts of Imphal valley from June 7 night after violent protests broke out following the arrest of an Arambai Tenggol leader by the CBI. Alongside the curfew, authorities also suspended intern

Meitei group halts protest bandh over CBI arrest of Kanan Singh; former CM Biren Singh, MP Sanajaoba rush to Delhi amid deepening crisis in Manipur valley

NEW DELHI: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested three insurgents in a case related to a deadly attack on security forces that killed two police commandos and injured several others in ethnic violence-hit Manipur last year, officials said on Sunday. The three men, along with their associates, planned, conspired and executed the attack on an Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) post and security forces at Moreh in Tengnoupal district on January 17, 2024, they said. Among the arrested acc

IMPHAL: Security forces have arrested three militants, belonging to two proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Saturday. All the arrests were made on Friday in Bishnupur, Kakching and Imphal West districts, a senior officer said. One active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Peoples' War Group) was apprehended from the Wangoo Samushang area in Bishnupur for allegedly being involved in extortion activities, he said. The militant demanded money from schools, colleges, shopkeepe

Manipur has been under President's Rule since February after BJP leader N Biren Singh resigned as the chief minister, amid criticisms about his government's handling of the ethnic clashes between Meiteis and Kuki-Zos, which broke out in May 2023.

Manipur has been under President's Rule since February after BJP leader N Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister, amid criticisms about his government's handling of the ethnic clashes

N Biren Singh stated that Manipur faces threats to its indigenous identity due to unregulated immigration, leading to new settlements and resource strain. The government has identified thousands of illegal immigrants, primarily from Myanmar, and has taken measures like verification drives and deportations since 2017.

Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday said he discussed the prevailing situation in the state with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and asked him to invite the protesters for talks to resolve the Gwaltabi incident.

IMPHAL : Amid protests over concealing the state's name on the windshield of a government bus, Manipur Congress president Keisham Meghachandra alleged that the President's rule has failed to maintain peace in the state. He also claimed Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, who took charge in January this year, should be recalled by the Centre. The Centre had on February 13 imposed the President's rule in Manipur after Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned, following a prolonged ethnic violence in the stat

Sambit Patra addressed the Manipur incident involving security forces and journalists. He called it an avoidable misunderstanding. He reiterated the integrity of Manipur is non-negotiable. N Biren Singh demanded punishment for those responsible. Media organizations protested the harassment. They observed a pen-down strike. They boycotted state government news. They also submitted a memorandum to the governor seeking action.

Leishemba Sanajaoba hopes for a popular government in Manipur soon. Sambit Patra visited Manipur and met with key leaders. He also met former Chief Minister N Biren Singh. Twenty-one MLAs urged the formation of a government to ensure peace. Manipur has been under President's Rule since February. The assembly's tenure lasts until 2027.

The Supreme Court has requested a new Forensic Science Laboratory report to verify audio recordings that allegedly implicate former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh in the Meitei-Kuki violence.

GUWAHATI: Days after the 21 ruling NDA legislators of Manipur had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding the installation of a 'popular government', BJPs Northeast in-charge Sambit Patra arrived in the state on May 5. After landing at the Imphal airport, he visited Kuki-majority Churachandpur. He met BJP MLAs Vungzagin Valte and LM Khaute. Notably, Valte survived a mob attack in Imphal on May 4, 2023 following the outbreak of the ethnic violence. Patr

The Supreme Court reviewed a forensic report on leaked audio clips implicating former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh in ethnic violence and directed the state government to submit a revised investigation report. The court emphasized the need to investigate potential wrongdoing, regardless of who is involved, and scheduled a further hearing for the week of July 21, 2025.

Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing for petitioner-NGO Kuki Organisation for Human Trust, referred to the prayer in the petition for a court-monitored investigation by a Special Investigation Team into leaked audio clips

GUWAHATI: Manipur remembered the victims of the bloody ethnic conflict on its second anniversary on Saturday by organising different programmes in the Imphal Valley and the Kuki hills. People observed a shutdown in the Meitei-majority Imphal Valley responding to the call of an organisation, Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) to attend a public convention. A similar shutdown was observed in the Kuki hills at the call of two Kuki-Zo student organisations. COCOMI organised the pub

IMPHAL: From running a successful business to no income and three children to support, G Kipgen is waiting to return to his home in Imphal amidst a sense of despair. But he is not alone, there are many like him. The devastating impact of the ethnic conflict that rocked Manipur two years ago is still being felt, with thousands of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) continuing to live in overcrowded camps waiting and hoping to return to their homes amidst fragile peace. I used to run a successful

GUWAHATI: Security has been heightened in Manipur on the eve of the second anniversary of the states ethnic violence . Police have intensified the frisking of vehicles at key locations in the Imphal Valley, Churachandpur, and Kangpokpi districts in an effort to thwart any untoward incidents, officials said. Kuki-Zo organisations will observe May 3 as Separation Day, while two student organisations from the community have called for a shutdown of all educational institutions, shops, and commercia

GUWAHATI: Twenty-one ruling NDA MLAs of Manipur have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah demanding the immediate installation of a popular government in the ethnic violence-hit state. The MLAs are from the BJP, the National Peoples Party and the Naga Peoples Front. Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh of the BJP and MLAs close to him are not among the signatories of the letters. In the letters, the MLAs said the people of Manipur welcomed Presidents rule, imp

IMPHAL: A total of 16 members of several proscribed outfits have been arrested in the last 48 hours in Manipur, police said on Sunday. Two cadres of the banned United National Liberation Front (Pambei) were apprehended from Napetpalli Andro road near Nongdam village in Imphal East district on Saturday. They were allegedly involved in extortion, a senior officer said. Security forces arrested one member of the outlawed Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibanganba) from Ningthoukhong Ward No 13 in Bish

The Manipur BJP has denied allegations by a Congress spokesperson and lawyer from the Meitei community of spreading rumours that he helped the Kuki tribes in pursuing a case, being heard in the Supreme Court, against N Biren Singh.

The tapes, allegedly involving former Chief Minister Nongthombam Biren Singh, are related to the ethnic violence that broke out in the State in May 2023

The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that a forensic report on the authenticity of leaked audio clips alleging the role of former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh in the ethnic violence in the state was ready and would be filed shortly.

Earlier, the Supreme Court sought a sealed-cover forensic report from the CFSL on the authenticity of the leaked audio clips alleging Mr. Singh's role in the ethnic violence that began in May 2023

IMPHAL: Meitei-based civil organisations All Manipur United Clubs Organisation (AMUCO) and Federation of Civil Society (FOCS) , which recently attended peace talks with Kuki-Zo representatives in New Delhi, on Monday said the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) provided a six-point resolution as a roadmap to peace in the state. Addressing reporters, AMUCO president Nando Luwang said, We were verbally invited by the MHA for the meeting. The dialogue was a positive step forward. We joined the meeting

NEW DELHI: In an effort to bring peace in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, the Centre on Saturday succeeded in bringing leaders of the civil society organisations representing the warring Meitei and Kuki communities together at the negotiating table for the first time since conflict erupted in May 2023. Senior Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) officials were also present. Terming it as a significant development, as previous dialogues were held separately with the leaders of the two communities, s

The tension between former Manipur CM N Biren Singh and the NPP escalates as NPP President Yumnam Joykumar Singh's remarks on the Meitei group Arambai Tenggol spark protests. Biren criticizes Conrad Sangma for interference, urging focus on restoration of peace in Manipur during ongoing instability.