Manipur Ethnic Violence News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Towards ethnic unity: Meitei MLA visits Manipur's tribal areas
Imphal, Dec 8: In a significant gesture since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur in May 2023, former Minister and BJP MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited the tribal-majority districts of Ukhrul and Kamjong on Monday, in the first outreach by any Meitei leader to the hill areas since the conflict began.
NPP aims to restore lasting peace in Manipur, opposes state's division: Meghalaya CM Sangma
Imphal, Oct 10: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Friday said that his National People's Party (NPP) has been working to resolve the issues affecting the people of Manipur and to restore lasting peace and normalcy in the state.
Kuki-Zo apex body welcomes PM Modi; calls his forthcoming Manipur visit a historic, rare occasion
Imphal, Sep 10: The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), the apex body of the Kuki-Zo tribal community in Manipur, on Wednesday warmly welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposed visit to the state capital Imphal and Churachandpur district on September 13.
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 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.
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: 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.
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: 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 discusses state's situation with HM Amit Shah
New Delhi/Imphal, Jan 18: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and discussed the prevailing situation in the state, officials said.
Actual normalcy can't return to Manipur unless displaced people return to their homes: Congress
Imphal, Jan 8: Manipur's opposition Congress on Wednesday said that actual normalcy cannot return in the state unless the violence-hit displaced people are allowed to return to their respective homes and villages.