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328 arms, 9,300 rounds of ammo recovered in Manipur by joint forces' team
Imphal, June 14: In a major development, the security forces in joint operations, have recovered 328 arms and around 9,300 different types of ammunition in restive Manipur, officials said here on Saturday.
Manipur: Restrictions relaxed on movement of persons as situation improves
Imphal, June 11: District administrations of Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur have relaxed the prohibitory orders as the situation seems to improve in Manipur.
Highway blockades trigger soaring prices and shortages in Manipur, locals hope for normalcy
Churachandpur, June 9: Prolonged highway blockades and disrupted transport routes have led to spiraling prices and critical shortages in Manipur, particularly in Churachandpur and the capital, Imphal, as residents continue to struggle with the aftermath of ethnic clashes that erupted on May 3, 2023.
Manipur MLAs' delegation urges Governor to find amicable solution to ethnic crisis
Imphal, June 8: A group of Manipur MLAs on Sunday held a meeting with state Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to discuss the current law and order situation in the state and requested his intervention to help find an amicable solution to the ethnic crisis.
Security forces nab 29 militants, recover arms and ammunition in Manipur
Imphal, May 20: In a series of joint operations, the Army, in coordination with other forces, including police, has arrested 29 militants of different proscribed outfits and recovered 28 weapons, huge quantities of ammunition and explosives from different districts of Manipur, officials said on Tuesday.
Shutdown called to observe two years of ethnic conflict in Manipur cripples life
Imphal, May 3: Normal life was badly affected in Manipur on Saturday as a shutdown was called by various groups to mark two years of ethnic conflict in the state.
Assam Rifles rescues kidnapped Jharkhand resident in Manipur
Imphal, May 2: Assam Rifles on Friday rescued a non-local individual within three days after his abduction by armed cadres in Manipur, officials said.
Munipur Guv reviews law and order situation at high-level meeting
Imphal, April 30: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday held a high-level security meeting and reviewed the overall law and order situation in the state, an official said.
BSF's Eastern Command chief reviews Manipur security situation, force's preparedness
Imphal, April 25: Border Security Force’s (BSF) Eastern Command chief and Additional Director General (ADG), Ravi Gandhi, visited Manipur and conducted a comprehensive review of the operational scenario and assessed the force’s preparedness, officials said on Friday.
Curfew imposed in villages in Manipur's Kamjong after several tribal houses torched
Imphal, April 23: The administration in Manipur's Kamjong district on Wednesday imposed an indefinite curfew in two villages under the Sahamphung sub-division after unidentified armed cadres set fire to several houses in the two villages there, officials said.
Significant efforts undertaken to restore normalcy, ensure development: Manipur Guv
Imphal, April 23: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday said that significant efforts have been undertaken over the past several months to restore normalcy and ensure that the state progresses on the path of peace, stability, and inclusive development.
Manipur Police recover 75 stolen vehicles in 5 days
Imphal, April 22: Amid the ethnic violence in Manipur, theft of cars and two-wheelers is one of the major problems and 75 stolen four-wheelers and seven two-wheelers were recovered in five days from different places in the state, officials said on Tuesday.
56 killed by paramilitary forces in Sudan's western city in two days: Volunteer groups
Khartoum, April 14: At least 56 people were killed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) between in Umm Kadada city in North Darfur State, western Sudan, volunteer groups reported.
Manipur MLA who was brutally attacked in 2023 seeks unity to combat ethnic crisis
Imphal, April 9: Manipur MLA Vungzagin Valte, who was brutally attacked and apparently left to die by the attackers on May 4, 2023 in Imphal, on Wednesday arrived in Mizoram capital Aizawl after a prolonged medical treatment in Delhi. He will leave for his home state by helicopter.
Manipur: Tripartite talks between Meitei, Kuki-Zo, MHA remain 'inconclusive'
New Delhi/Imphal, April 5: In a bid to resolve the 23-month-long ethnic hostilities, the first tripartite meeting between the officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and the representatives of Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities was held in New Delhi on Saturday.
First tripartite talks between MHA, Meitei, Kuki-Zo leaders to be held today
New Delhi/Imphal, April 5: In a significant development, leading organisations of Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities will hold a tripartite meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on Saturday.
Manipur MLAs discuss political situation in crisis-struck state with Assam CM
Guwahati/Imphal, April 4: In a significant development, seven MLAs of different political parties and a BJP leader from Manipur met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Friday, sources said.
Manipur: First tripartite talks between Meitei, Kuki-Zo, MHA in Delhi tomorrow
Imphal, April 4: In a significant development, leading organisations of Meitei and Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities will hold a tripartite meeting with officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi on Saturday, officials and leaders said here on Friday.
Situation under control: Lok Sabha adopts Statutory Resolution confirming imposition of President's Rule in Manipur
New Delhi, April 3: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that there has been no violence in Manipur for the past four months, adding that the situation in the state is under control.
AFSPA extended in Manipur, parts of Nagaland, Arunachal for another 6 months
New Delhi, March 30: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Sunday extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for another six months in certain parts of Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland, officials said, adding that further extension of the law would be effective from April 1.
Manipur govt announces Rs 10 lakh reward for info on missing Meitei youth
Imphal, March 29: The Manipur government on Saturday announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for providing the whereabouts of Meitei community youth Luwangthem Mukhesh (20), who went missing on March 16, an official said.
All communities need to contribute for peaceful Manipur, says Union Minister
Imphal, March 23: Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal on Sunday urged people of all communities to contribute sincerely and unitedly for a peaceful and prosperous Manipur. The state has been devastated by the Meitei-Kuki-Zo community ethnic violence for over 22 months.
Peace will return soon in Manipur, says Supreme Court's Justice Gavai; inaugurates legal, medical aid camps
Imphal, March: Supreme Court judge, Justice B. R.
Ethnic violence-hit Manipur celebrates low-key Holi
Imphal, March 14: Holi, one of the biggest annual festival celebrations in Manipur, was rejoiced on Friday by the majority Meitei community in a low key manner as ethnic violence gripped the state for more than 22 months.
Centre prepared roadmap to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur: Official
Imphal, March 14: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) North East Advisor A.K. Mishra during his series of meetings with various Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Manipur indicated that the Centre has prepared a roadmap to restore peace and normalcy in ethnic strife-hit Manipur, officials and CSO leaders separately said on Thursday.
Naga MLAs in Manipur promise to support govt in restoring peace
Imphal, March 13: Six Naga community MLAs of different political parties on Thursday assured Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla of cooperation at every step to ensure peace and also exuded confidence that the state would definitely return to peace and normalcy under his leadership, officials said.
Manipur: Meiti women protest, urge Amit Shah to end the two-year-old turmoil
Imphal, March 9: Meiti women from three localities in Thongju Assembly Constituency staged a sit-in protest at Thongju Bokul Makhong Village, urging Union Home Minister to restore peace in Manipur.
Manipur looted weapons issue: Army, security forces recover INSAS rifles, guns, pistols, mortars, IEDs
Imphal, March 9: The Army and other Central and state forces, in a series of joint operations in six districts, comprising mountainous areas and valleys, recovered 25 weapons, Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), several grenades, a large cache of ammunition and other war-like stores, official said on Sunday.
Two inter-district state transport buses attacked in Manipur
Imphal, March 8: At least two state transport buses were attacked in tribal-inhabited Kangpokpi and another place in Manipur on Saturday post resumption of inter-district services from Imphal to hill districts after over 20 months, officials said.
Manipur: Joint ops by Army, other forces lead to recovery of 114 arms, explosives
Imphal, March 8: The security forces after the expiry of the 15-day deadline to surrender looted and illegally-held arms and ammunition, further stepped up their search operations in 10 of the 16 Manipur districts and recovered 114 weapons, IEDs, grenades, various ammunition and other war-like stores, officials said here on Saturday.
Manipur: 48 more looted arms including ammunition surrendered to police
Imphal, March 5: Responding to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal, 48 more looted arms including many sophisticated weapons have returned to the police during the past 24 hours, officials said.
Amit Shah orders free movement of people in Manipur from March 8
New Delhi, March 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah directed authorities on Saturday to ensure the free movement of people on all roads in Manipur starting March 8, warning them of strict action against those creating obstructions.
Govt committed to restoring lasting peace in Manipur, says HM Shah; reviews security with Guv, top officials
New Delhi/Imphal, March 1: In a bid to restore peace and normalcy, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reviewed the overall security situation in Manipur. During the meeting, HM Shah said that the Centre, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, remains fully committed to restoring lasting peace in Manipur and is providing all necessary assistance in this regard.
Manipur Guv gives another week to return looted, illegal arms
Imphal, Feb 28: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Friday further extended by one week the time given for the return of looted and illegal weapons and ammunition to the security forces.
Manipur: After Governor's appeal, nearly 300 looted arms, large amount of ammunition returned in a week
Imphal, Feb 27: In response to Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla's appeal, around 300 looted weapons, including many sophisticated arms, and a large cache of varied ammunition have been returned to various security forces during the past week, officials said on Thursday.
Manipur: Kuki-Zo village volunteers ready to lay down arms if four-point demands met
Imphal, Feb 26: A coordinating committee of the Kuki-Zo Community village volunteers on Wednesday urged the Central government to take immediate steps to restore peace, security, and normalcy for the tribals and the state of Manipur as well and expressed willingness to lay down arms if their four-point demands are met.
Meitei outfit urges Manipur Guv to resolve their 9 demands for 'early solutions' to conflict
Imphal, Feb 25: In a significant development, a delegation of “Arambai Tenggol”, radical Meitei outfit, met with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Tuesday and submitted a 9-point demand to resolve the ongoing ethnic conflict in the state.
Manipur: Return of looted arms, ammunition begin amid Governor's appeal
Imphal, Feb 22: A day after the Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday urged the people to deposit the looted arms and ammunition to the government within seven days, a man in Kakching district on Friday returned many looted arms and ammunition, officials said.
Manipur Governor urges people to deposit looted arms within 7 days or face 'strict action'
Imphal, Feb 20: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday urged the people to deposit the looted arms and ammunition to the government within seven days otherwise "strict action would be taken for possession of such weapons".
Govt will outline complete political roadmap for peace in Manipur: 10 tribal MLAs
Imphal, Feb 16: After many tribal organisations of Kuki-Zo-Hmar communities, ten Manipur tribal MLAs, who have also been demanding separate administrations or a Union Territory with the legislature for the tribals in the state, on Sunday expressed hope that the Centre would lay out a comprehensive political roadmap for peace.