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From stage to streets: Manipur’s Shumang Leela performers grapple with survival amid ongoing ethnic strifeSubscriber Only

January 28, 2024 12:17 IST

Many Shumang Leela performers have turned to construction work, blacksmithing, and driving taxis or auto-rickshaws.

Help contain violence, don’t just observe: Biren to central forces

Manipur Statehood Day: Help contain violence, don’t just observe, Biren tells central forcesSubscriber Only

January 22, 2024 07:54 IST

The CM was speaking at the 52nd Statehood Day observance held on Sunday at the 1st Manipur Rifles battalion parade ground in Imphal.

Manipur: Police deny charges of security forces collaborating with militants

January 21, 2024 11:12 IST

Two police commandos were killed on January 17 in militant attacks in Moreh, while several others were injured.

Manipur denies permission to launch Congress’ Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra

January 10, 2024 14:34 IST

CM Biren Singh cites the prevailing situation in Manipur as the reason.

Preserving the essence of Manipuri puppetry: A race against timeSubscriber Only

January 7, 2024 17:36 IST

While the exact timing of Hanglai Jagoi's introduction is uncertain, it is believed to have originated during the time of Karta Maharaja (Bhagyachandra/Chingthangkhomba) and Maharaja Gambhir Singh (Chinglen Nongdrenkhomba).

CM Biren Singh meets families of the deceased persons

Manipur govt forms SIT to probe Lilong firing; death toll hits 5

January 5, 2024 01:47 IST

The Joint Action Committee has agreed to claim the bodies of those killed in Lilong Chinjao in Thoubal district.

Assam Rifles rescues 1 more survivor of Manipur gunfight

December 23, 2023 21:07 IST

On December 4, 13 bullet-riddled bodies of people belonging to the Meitei community were found following a gunfight at Leithao village.

Manipur tribal forum calls for muted Christmas and New Year celebrations, asks people to ‘stay alert’Subscriber Only

December 13, 2023 22:24 IST

The Democratic Student Alliance Manipur dismisses ITLF’s concern as baseless, says Meiteis have peacefully coexisted with indigenous communities like Nagas.

Dry for 30 yrs, Manipur partially lifts prohibition of liquor

December 8, 2023 03:14 IST

Manipur has officially been a ‘dry state’ since 1991 with the passing of the Liquor Prohibition Act, with exemption granted to Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities to brew liquor for traditional purposes.

“State authorities may also make arrangement for utilisation of displaced faculties at Churachandpur Medical College,” the NMC said.

Kuki medical students can attend online, hybrid classes in college outside ImphalSubscriber Only

November 30, 2023 11:49 IST

The National Medical Commission on Wednesday allowed displaced medical students who could not attend classes due to tensions in the state to do so at Churachandpur Medical College.

‘Unidentified flying object’ sighted at Imphal airport; flight operations disrupted

November 20, 2023 07:43 IST

Imphal West SP Ksh Shivakanta Singh says the object hovered in the sky for several hours.

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Fresh tension in Imphal as two teens go missing

November 7, 2023 10:04 IST

On Monday, the phones of the two boys were recovered wrapped in a black plastic bag near an oil pump in Senapati district, a Naga dominated district.

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Manipur may lift mobile net ban in peaceful areas

November 7, 2023 04:42 IST

Barring three days in September mobile internet has remained completely or partially suspended in since May 3.

Armed men ambush Manipur cops in Tengnoupal district, 3 sustain bullet wounds

October 31, 2023 22:26 IST

The three were part of additional forces sent as reinforcement to Moreh town for operations following the killing of Moreh SDPO Chingtham Anand by militants at the border town earlier in the day.

Mobile internet ban in Manipur extended till Oct 31: Govt order

October 26, 2023 22:29 IST

The ban was extended following "apprehensions that some anti-social elements might use social media extensively

Manipur HC allows tribal bodies to appeal against order on ST status for Meitei community

October 21, 2023 18:47 IST

The March 27 order led to widespread objections from Kuki Zo bodies which was followed by a rally on May 3, during which violence broke at Torbung in Churachandpur district and became the trigger for the ethnic violence which has so far claimed at least 180 lives.

Manipur CM announces Women’s Police Battalion, says people did not forget role played by cops in initial days of violence

October 19, 2023 20:11 IST

Manipur CM N Biren Singh said that some of the arms and ammunition looted from the state police have been returned, and many have been recovered during combing operations conducted by combined teams from the hill and the valley districts.

Justice Siddharth Mridul appointed chief justice of Manipur High Court

October 17, 2023 01:54 IST

On October 9, the Centre had notified the Supreme Court that the appointment of a new chief justice of Manipur High Court will be issued ‘shortly’, stating that the file has been cleared and the rest of the process will follow soon.

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Manipur tribal organisation seeks bodies of Kuki victims lying in morgues

October 11, 2023 15:04 IST

A senior official of Imphal East district said they will act according to government instructions but are yet to receive any formal request from the tribal body.

Properties of displaced persons must not be encroached: Manipur govtSubscriber Only

October 11, 2023 22:21 IST

Tengnoupal district magistrate lifted curfew relaxations indefinitely from Moreh town with immediate effect from Monday citing "likelihood of gathering of public."

Manipur violence: 175 deaths so far, 4,786 houses burnt, say policeSubscriber Only

September 15, 2023 12:33 IST

IGP (Operation) I K Muivah said in a press conference that over 4,000 arms had been looted from state armouries since the start of the violence in the state, and of these, 1,329 have been recovered.