Manipur News

‘Peace, understanding, and reconciliation’: President Murmu’s call to Manipur communities

President Droupadi Murmu appeals for peace and unity in Manipur amid recent unrest. She stresses the importance of harmony for the state's progress and stability

"Legacy of courage must guide us": BJP MLA calls for women’s role in restoring peace in Manipur

BJP MLA and former Rural Development Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday, December 12 appealed to the women of Manipur to take a leading role in restoring peace and normalcy in the violence-affected state.

Kuki displaced families say Presidential visit offered ‘no access’ as key concerns remain unresolved

President Murmu pays homage to women freedom fighters, leads Nupee Lal commemoration in Imphal

President of India, Droupadi Murmu on Friday, December 12 led the State of Manipur in commemorating the valour and resilience of Manipuri women who fought during the Nupee Lal movements of 1904 and 1939. The President, accompanied by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, offered floral tributes at the Nupee Lal Memorial Complex in Imphal, honouring the women freedom fighters whose collective resistance played a defining role in Manipur’s history.

Manipur BJP MLAs summoned to Delhi amid push to end President’s rule

‘Wait and watch’: Biren Singh on BJP’s summons to Manipur MLAs

Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said the BJP leadership’s decision to summon the party’s MLAs to New Delhi could pave the way for a “positive outcome” amid continuing uncertainty in the state’s political landscape.

Ex-CM Biren Singh appreciates President Murmu for paying tribute on Nupee Lal Day

Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren expressed his gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu for attending the Nupee Lal Day observance and paying floral tributes to the freedom fighters at the Nupee Lal Complex.

President Murmu meets displaced families in Imphal as Kuki groups announce boycott

President Murmu meets displaced families in Imphal amid tensions, pledging support and peace efforts Kuki groups announce boycott over security concerns

Supreme Court grants bail to Manipur conspiracy accused after prolonged custody

A prolonged pre-trial detention of more than two-and-a-half years prompted the Supreme Court on December 11 to grant bail to Moirangthem Anand Singh, accused of links with Myanmar-based rebel groups and of conspiring to exploit Manipur’s ethnic unrest to wage war against India.

President Murmu pledges government support for conflict-hit Manipur during maiden visit

‘Aware of Manipur’s pain’: President Murmu prioritises harmony and security in first visit

President Droupadi Murmu placed the focus firmly on restoring harmony in Manipur during her first visit to the violence-hit state since assuming office, stressing that addressing the concerns of affected communities remains “the highest priority”.

Manipur: Kangpokpi CSOs boycott President’s Senapati visit, cite ‘ignored’ suffering of displaced Kuki-Zo families

Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills (KISH), Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills Chief Association (SAHILCA), Thadou-Inpi Sadar Hills and representatives of Kuki-Zo internally displaced persons issued a joint statement saying the President’s schedule makes “no mention” of meeting those uprooted by the conflict.

President Murmu witnesses traditional Manipuri Polo during official visit

A key highlight of President Droupadi Murmu’s two-day visit to Manipur came on December 11 when she attended a traditional Sagol Kangjei polo exhibition at the historic Mapal Kangjeibung, widely regarded as the world’s oldest polo ground.

President Murmu lands in Imphal at 1 PM to kick off two-day Manipur visit

President Droupadi Murmu arrived at Imphal International Airport around 1 pm on Thursday, beginning her two-day visit to Manipur.

Imphal spruced up as Manipur prepares to host President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Manipur at 12:30 pm for a two-day visit during which she will attend the 86th Nupi Lal Day observance and inaugurate a series of development projects.

President Murmu on two-day maiden visit to Manipur from today

President Droupadi Murmu began a two-day visit to Manipur on Thursday, marking her first trip to the state since assuming office, amid heightened security and a shutdown call by militant organisations.

Arambai Tenggol appeals to President Murmu on Manipur’s IDPs, demands NRC and tighter border oversight

Civil society group Arambai Tenggol has issued a detailed statement welcoming the maiden visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Manipur, expressing hope that her presence will bring renewed national attention to the unresolved hardships faced by the state’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

Manipur petroleum dealers announce day-long shutdown on December 13 following bomb threat

The Manipur petroleum dealers fraternity has announced a complete shutdown of petrol pumps across the Valley and peripheral areas on December 13, in response to a recent bomb threat that has raised serious concerns over the safety of fuel station workers and the public.

Manipur: Kuki body questions motive behind MLA Khemchand’s camp and village visit

The Kuki community questions the intentions behind MLA Khemchand's visits amid local tensions in Manipur. They call for transparency and collective efforts to ensure peace and stability

Manipur: Stakeholder meet in Imphal shapes model neighbourhood plan for Kyamgei–Lilong stretch

In a major step toward strengthening urban safety and planned development in the southern belt of Greater Imphal, the Planning and Development Authority (PDA), Manipur, in collaboration with the Town Planning Department, convened a high-level stakeholder consultation on Wednesday, December 10 to formalize the Neighbourhood Improvement Plan (NIP) for Sub-Zone E5.

Resettlement offers relief, but poverty shadows families in Manipur's Leimaram Waroiching

Recently resettled residents of Leimaram Waroiching in Bishnupur District are experiencing a long-awaited sigh of relief after returning to their homeland.