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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.
Apex Manipur tribal body reiterates Union Territory demand for Kuki-Zos
Imphal, Feb 25: Over a dozen tribal organisations, led by their apex body, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), on Tuesday once again reiterated their demand for separate administration for the Kuki-Zo tribals in the form of a Union Territory under Article 239A of the Constitution.
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.
Meitei apex body miffed by imposition of President's Rule in Manipur
Imphal, Feb 14: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an umbrella body of the Meitei community on Friday strongly opposed the promulgation of President’s Rule in the state.
Security tightened in Imphal after President's rule in Manipur
Imphal, February 14: Security was tightened in the capital city of Imphal on Friday, following the President's rule imposed in Manipur amid prolonged ethnic violence and political instability in the region.
Security tightened in Imphal after President's rule in Manipur
Imphal, February 14: Security has been heightened in the capital city of Imphal on Friday in the wake of the president's rule imposed in Manipur amid prolonged ethnic violence and political instability in the region.
Will accept high command's decision: BJP on new Manipur CM
Imphal, Feb 10: Senior BJP leader and MAHUD Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who is one of the possible aspirants for the Chief Ministerial post said on Monday that state leaders would abide by whatever decision would be taken by the party high command to resolve the leadership issue in the state.
Too late, BJP will never be free of this stain: Pramod Tiwari criticises delay in Manipur CM's resignation
New Delhi, Feb 10: Following the resignation of Manipur's Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Monday expressed his criticism of the delayed response, stating that it came too late and the BJP will never be free from this stain.
Biren Singh has done a lot for Manipur's peace, development: BJP leader Sharda Devi
Imphal, Feb 9: Manipur unit BJP President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi on Sunday said that Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has done a lot for the peace and development of Manipur since he became CM in 2017.
Manipur CM Biren Singh resigns a day ahead of Assembly session
Imphal, Feb 9: Around two years after the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur and crippled the state, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla a day before the crucial Assembly session.
Manipur CM Biren Singh quits a day ahead of Assembly session
Imphal, Feb 9: A day before a crucial Assembly session, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor A.K.Bhalla. Biren Singh, however, has been requested by the Governor to continue as the caretaker CM.
Manipur CM Biren Singh quits
Imphal, Feb 9: A day before a crucial Assembly session, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor A.K. Bhalla In the letter to the Governor, Biren Singh said that he was "extremely grateful to the Central government for timely actions, interventions, developmental work and implementation of various projects for safeguarding the interest of every single Manipuri".
Manipur Speaker's Tribunal reserves verdict in anti-defection case of 5 JD-U legislators
Imphal, Feb 8: The Tribunal headed by Manipur Assembly Speaker on Friday reserved its judgment on the plea of the Congress seeking disqualification of 5 Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MLAs who joined BJP days after winning the 2022 Manipur Assembly elections.
Congress to move no-confidence motion against Biren Singh govt in Manipur
Imphal, Feb 7: Manipur's opposition Congress would move a no-confidence motion against the N. Biren Singh government in the ensuing Assembly session beginning from February 10, party state President Keisham Meghachandra Singh said on Friday.
Manipur CM, ministers take dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj
Prayagraj/Imphal, Feb 6: Amid the various political talks, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, along with three Cabinet colleagues and four other BJP MLAs on Thursday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.
Manipur Speaker's tribunal serves notices to 4 NPP MLAs in anti-defection case
Imphal, Feb 6: The Manipur Assembly Speaker's tribunal issued separate notices to four National People's Party (NPP) MLAs in the anti-defection case, asking them to furnish written comments by February 11 and attend the hearing on February 12, officials said on Thursday.
Maha Kumbh: Manipur, Haryana CMs take holy dip in Triveni Sangam
Prayagraj, Feb 6: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini, and Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli on Thursday took the holy dip in the Triveni Sangam during the ongoing Maha Kumbh.
Manipur CM, Assembly Speaker, Minister, MLAs rush to Delhi to meet central BJP leaders
Imphal, Feb 6: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh rushed to New Delhi on Wednesday, days ahead of the state Assembly session, scheduled to start on February 10, officials said.
Manipur Speaker's tribunal to hear anti-defection case of 5 JD-U legislators on Feb 7
Imphal, Feb 5: The Manipur Speaker's tribunal will hear on February 7 the anti-defection case of five Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MLAs who had joined the ruling BJP weeks after winning the Assembly elections in 2022.
CPI-M seeks Centre's 'urgent intervention' in Manipur situation
Imphal/Agartala, Feb 4: The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) urged the Central government to immediately intervene to remove Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and initiate dialogue with all sides in the conflict to ensure that the rights of all communities are safeguarded and peace and normalcy restored.
Hold discussion on ethnic situation in Manipur, says CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Feb 3: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday urged all, including academicians, to conduct a proper discussion on the present ethnic situation in the state.
Govt continued development despite Covid & ethnic violence: Manipur CM
Imphal, Feb 3: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday said that despite the state losing four-and-a-half-years to the COVID-19 pandemic and ethnic violence, the government has continued the developmental works in the state.
Manipur CM expresses concern over environmental degradation
Imphal, Feb 2: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday raised concerns over the degradation of the environment and the extinction of water sources due to large-scale deforestation.
Govt determined to fence India-Myanmar border along Manipur: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Feb 1: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday reiterated that his government with the help of the Centre is fully determined to fence the India-Myanmar borders along the state and prevent immigrants from across the border besides identifying new migrants.
Manipur CM opens two more 'Ima Keithels' exclusively for women vendors
Imphal, Feb 1: In a bid to empower women, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday inaugurated two 'Ima Keithels' (women run markets) in Imphal West district.
Manipur signs MoU with National Dairy Development Board to boost milk production
Imphal, Jan 31: To increase the milk production a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday, between Manipur government bodies and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
Manipur Cong file petitions seeking disqualification of 4 NPP MLAs
Imphal, Jan 27: Opposition Congress in Manipur on Monday filed disqualification petitions before the Speaker's Tribunal of the Assembly against four National People's Party (NPP) MLAs for extending support to the BJP-led government, despite the party withdrawing its support to the saffron party in November last year.
Peace and harmony will return soon in Manipur: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 26: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday said that peace and harmony would return in the state soon.
Manipur produced 19 Olympians, says CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 25: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Saturday extended his best wishes to all the athletes from the state participating in the 38th National games and motivated them to bring laurels for the state, and said the state has produced 19 Olympians.
Many people ignorant of Manipur ethnic crisis, says CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 24: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Friday said that many people are still unaware of the root cause of the present unprecedented ethnic crisis in the state.
Manipur Assembly session to begin from Feb 10: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 23: The crucial session of the Manipur Assembly will be held from February 10, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said here on Thursday.
Manipur on alert to prevent infiltrators from B'desh: CM Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 23: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday said that the state on its eastern side has been facing illegal infiltration problems from Myanmar, adding an alert is also being maintained in the state's western as well as southern regions to block the illegal entry of people from the neighbouring country.
BJP govt in Manipur believes in inclusive development: CM
Imphal, Jan 21: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday said that the BJP-led government does not differentiate hills and valleys in the developmental projects and believes in inclusive development of the state.
Manipur CM stresses peaceful co-existence, mutual understanding in strife-torn state
Imphal, Jan 20: Amid the ethnic tensions in Manipur, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Monday underlined the need for all the indigenous communities residing in the state to live together peacefully, maintaining an understanding among one another.
Manipur top in MSME business in NE region, claims CM Singh
Imphal, Jan 16: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday said that his state topped the list of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) business registration among the northeastern states.
High air fares big burden for people of violence-hit Manipur: Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 15: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh noted that due to the ethnic crisis, people are unable to use the highways to travel outside the state but the high airfares are a big burden on them.
Govt needs help of armed Forces veterans to improve law and order situation in Manipur: Biren Singh
Imphal, Jan 14: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Tuesday said that the government needs the cooperation and support of the armed forces veterans to improve the law and order situation in the state.
Collective efforts needed to inculcate sense of oneness: Manipur CM
Imphal, Jan 13: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday said that the relationship and coexistence among all indigenous communities has existed since time immemorial.
Manipur CM raises concern about lack of records, documentation on state's history
Imphal, Jan 9: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Thursday raised concern about lack of records and documentation on the state's history, which could be of the utmost benefit in preserving the culture and traditions of the state and in imbibing the youth with the knowledge of history.