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Manipur BJP MLAs with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal. (File photo)

BJP moves to form government in Manipur with 44 MLAs

May 28, 2025, 03:37 PM - 5 min read

BJP legislator Thokchom Radheshyam Singh has claimed that 44 MLAs are prepared to form a new government in Manipur. He, along with nine others, met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday, even as tensions flare in Imphal over a symbolic protest and the state remains under President’s Rule since February.

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A peace march by the Meitei body FOCS in Imphal West halted (L) as protests erupted in Kangpokpi against the government's free movement directive, with demonstrators blocking highways and setting vehicles ablaze.

Peace march stopped, vehicles set ablaze in Manipur's Imphal

March 8, 2025, 05:48 PM - 3 min read

A peace march by the Meitei body FOCS was halted by security forces in Imphal West as it coincided with the government's free movement initiative. Meanwhile, protests erupted in Kangpokpi, with demonstrators clashing with police, setting vehicles ablaze, and blocking highways, opposing Amit Shah’s directive on unrestricted travel.

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Meitei groups to hold 'peace marches' in Kuki areas tomorrow

March 7, 2025, 01:30 PM - 4 min read

The Federation of Civil Society Organisations (FOCS) is set to embark on a peace march through Manipur’s hill areas, beginning March 8. The initiative follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s directive ensuring free movement in the state. Meanwhile, COCOMI has raised concerns over the uneven surrender of firearms in the valley and hilly areas.

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Meitei body urges PM Modi to ban Kuki 'militant outfits'

December 12, 2024, 09:29 PM - 2 min read

The Delhi Meitei Coordinating Committee has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ban Kuki militant groups in Manipur and end the Suspension of Operations agreement, citing rising ethnic tensions.

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Meiteis urge Centre to dismantle militant camps

December 3, 2024, 05:11 PM - 2 min read

A comprehensive strategy is required to address infiltration, illegal poppy cultivation, illegal arms smuggling and trafficking of drugs and also to restore the demographic balance in Manipur, the COCOMI said.

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Tension in fringe areas of Imphal after man goes missing

November 26, 2024, 05:13 PM - 2 min read

A joint search operation by the police and the Army is underway for him.

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According to sources, Home Minister Shah reviewed the security situation in Manipur during a meeting with senior officials in Delhi on Sunday.

Shah returns to capital, critical Manipur talks tomorrow

November 17, 2024, 07:32 PM - 2 min read

Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed Manipur's security after fresh violence erupted following the discovery of six abducted Meitei individuals' bodies. Curfews and internet suspensions were imposed in response to attacks on MLAs' homes and rising unrest.

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Security forces patrolling in the violence-hit Jiribam district, where AFSPA has been reimposed to maintain public order amidst ongoing ethnic violence.

Centre reintroduces AFSPA in Manipur's six districts

November 14, 2024, 05:40 PM - 3 min read

The Centre has reimposed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act in six police station areas in Manipur, including Jiribam, amidst escalating ethnic violence. This follows recent attacks and abductions in the region.

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CRPF kills 11 suspected Kuki militants in Manipur's Jiribam

November 11, 2024, 06:52 PM - 2 min read

At least 11 suspected Kuki militants were killed in an encounter with CRPF forces in Manipur’s Jiribam district. The militants attacked a police station and set fire to houses in a nearby settlement. Tensions have escalated in the region amid ongoing violence.

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Manipur's state flower - the Shirui Lily (L), The Kombirei flower, significant to the Meitei community for its cultural and historical value (R).

Manipur's floral emblems face extinction threat

May 24, 2024, 01:14 PM - 2 min read

The Shirui Lily and the Kombirei flower, both of which hold significant cultural and historical value for the Meitei community, are also teetering on the brink of extinction.

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Manipur erupts in fresh violence, civilians flee as ethnic tensions flare

April 29, 2024, 02:26 PM - 2 min read

The incident unfolded before dawn in the volatile border area between the Meitei-dominated Imphal West district and Kuki-Zo-dominated Kangpokpi district. 

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Kukis-Meiteis united on one point:  Not the right time for elections in Manipur

Kukis-Meiteis united on one point:  Not the right time for elections in Manipur

April 13, 2024, 06:59 PM - 2 min read

Elections for two Lok Sabha seats in Manipur will be held on April 19 and 26. While Inner Manipur and some segments of Outer Manipur will vote in the first phase, the remaining segments of Outer Manipur will go to polls on April 26.

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