Imphal, May 19: Church leaders have accelerated their peace mission to alleviate growing ethnic tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities in Manipur. This initiative comes a day after a meeting with Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. On Tuesday, a 10-member delegation of church leaders arrived in the Naga-dominated Senapati district. They engaged in discussions ... Read more Church Leaders Intensify Peace Mission Amid Rising Ethnic Tensions in Manipur

Imphal, May 19: Amid escalating tensions between the Kuki and Naga communities in Manipur, church leaders have launched significant peace restoration initiatives. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh praised this effort, stating that the active involvement of church leaders could play a crucial role in normalizing the situation. The unrest intensified following an attack on May ... Read more Church Leaders Initiate Peace Efforts Amidst Tensions in Manipur

Imphal, May 19: Amid escalating tensions between the Kuki and Naga communities in Manipur, church leaders have launched a significant peace initiative. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh praised this effort, stating that the active involvement of church leaders could play a crucial role in normalizing the situation. On May 13, unidentified militants opened fire in ... Read more Church Leaders Initiate Peace Efforts Amid Rising Tensions Between Kuki and Naga Communities in Manipur

NEW DELHI, April 30: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed for an examination of an audio clip allegedly linking former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh to the ethnic violence in the northeastern state by the National Forensic Sciences University in Gujarat. A bench of Justices Sanjay Kumar and K Vinod Chandran issued the direction []

More than 260 people were killed and thousands displaced since the ethnic violence broke out between the Imphal valley-based Meitei and neighbouring hills-based Kuki communities in May 2023.

Imphal, April 27: The opposition Congress party in Manipur has sharply criticized Chief Minister N. Biren Singh. They claim that linking the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process with the census has caused confusion among the public. Hareeshwar Goswami, Vice President of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, condemned the Chief Ministers recent statements regarding the ... Read more Manipur Congress Criticizes Chief Minister Over NRC Confusion

Imphal, April 26: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has urged the families of two children killed in a bombing in Bishnupur district to accept their bodies, which have been in the morgue for 19 days. On April 7, a powerful bomb was thrown at their home in Tronglaobi village while the victims were asleep. ... Read more Manipur CM Appeals to Families to Accept Bodies of Children Killed in Bomb Attack

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh is engaging in talks with local representatives to address the state's current challenges. He emphasizes dialogue as the path to peace, acknowledging the hardships faced by daily wage earners and students.

Imphal, April 22: Authorities reported that life in Manipurs Imphal Valley and Naga-dominated hill areas remained severely disrupted due to various bandh calls on Wednesday. Despite appeals from Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and Home Minister K. Govindas Singh, protesting groups continued their demonstrations, impacting normal activities in 12 out of the states 16 districts. ... Read more Manipurs Valley and Hill Districts Disrupted by Multiple Bandh Calls

Imphal, April 20: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh urged citizens to maintain peace and cooperation during a recent event. He emphasized that strikes and disruptions significantly impact daily wage earners and the general public. Thus, fostering social harmony is a collective responsibility. The Chief Minister made these remarks while unveiling a memorial stone in ... Read more Manipur CM Commemorates WWII Victims and Calls for Peace

Imphal, April 18: The Manipur government has strongly condemned an attack by militants in Ukhrul district that resulted in the deaths of two innocent civilians. The incident occurred around 2:30 PM on Saturday when suspected militants targeted five vehicles traveling on the Imphal-Ukhrul road near TM Kasom village. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh described the ... Read more Manipur Chief Minister Condemns Attack in Ukhrul, Promises NIA Investigation

Imphal, April 16: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched four digital platforms on Thursday aimed at enhancing governance and service delivery in the state. According to an official from the Chief Ministers Office (CMO), the platforms include a Centralized RTI State Portal, e-Seba Manipur, Explore Manipur, and an AI-based Scheme Finder, all developed by ... Read more Manipur Chief Minister Launches Four Digital Platforms for Smart Governance

Imphal, April 14: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh visited the construction site of the Imphal Railway Station in the West Imphal district on Tuesday. During this visit, he reviewed the progress of the highly anticipated 111-kilometer Jiribam-Tupul-Imphal railway project. An official from the Chief Ministers Office (CMO) stated that the Chief Minister was briefed ... Read more Manipur Chief Minister Reviews Progress of Imphal-Jiribam Rail Project

Imphal, April 9: Following a devastating blast in Bishnupur district that resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to their mother, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh conducted a review of the states law and order situation on Wednesday. A senior official from the Chief Ministers office reported that the meeting involved a ... Read more Manipur CM Reviews Security Measures Following Deadly Blast

Fresh firing incidents have been reported from three areas of the UkhrulKamjong foothill belt, injuring two individuals from Sharkaphung village. The Tangkhul Naga Foothills Organisation alleges armed elements targeted Tangkhul Naga villages. Former CM N Biren Singh condemned vandalism in Kangpokpi district and urged for peaceful resolution of disputes.

Vungzagin Valte, a third-time legislator who was also an adviser to former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on tribal affairs, was attacked by the mob while leaving the Chief Ministers office after attending a meeting

Nearly a year after former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned on February 9, 2025, the Centre has formally ended Presidents Rule in the state, paving the way for the return of an elected government. President Droupadi Murmu revoked the proclamation on February 4, 2026, enabling BJP leader Yumnam Khemchand Singh to be sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Manipur. Khemchand Singh, a twotime legislator and former Speaker, took the oath of office at Lok Bhavan in Imphal. His appointmen

Governor AK Bhalla also administered the oath of office to BJP's Konthoujam Govindas and Khuraijam Loken Singh of NPP as cabinet ministers at the Lok Bhavan ceremony, which ended almost a year of Presidents rule since N Biren Singh resigned over criticism of the previous govt's handling of the violence that erupted in May 2023.

Imphal, Feb 4: BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday became the 13th Chief Minister of Manipur, nearly a year after the resignation of BJP leader N Biren Singh following months of ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities in the state, leading to the imposition of Presidents Rule. The 62-year-old leader was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at a ceremony held at the Lok Bhavan, hours after the Presidents rule was revoked [] The post BJPs Kh

Presidents Rule had been imposed on February 13, 2025 following the resignation of N Biren Singhs government. The state assembly, which has its tenure till 2027, was under suspended animation which was revoked on Wednesday with the formation of the new government.

Imphal: Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath as Manipurs new Chief Minister on Wednesday, February 4. The 60-member Assembly, which has tenure till 2027, was suspended after Presidents rule was imposed on February 13, 2025, four days after then-chief minister N Biren Singh resigned amid prolonged ethnic violence between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities. The unrest Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram