Northeast News – Manipur News

Imphal-Kolkata flight ticket prices rise as stranded people from other states rush to leave violence-hit Manipur

IMPHAL: Airliners have increased the prices of flight tickets between Kolkata and Imphal as people from other states of the country, who were left stranded following violence in Manipur, are rushing to return home. Prices of flight tickets between Imp…

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WATCH | Manipur violence: Rescued civilians thank Army, Assam Rifles for efforts to restore normalcy

IMPHAL: Civilians, who were rescued by the personnel of the Indian Army and the Assam Rifles in the violence-hit Manipur, have thanked both the armed forces for their efforts to restore normalcy in the state. WATCH VIDEO: “While the world saw vio…

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Vineet Joshi appointed as new chief secretary of Manipur

IMPHAL: Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Vineet Joshi has been appointed as the new chief secretary of Manipur. The appointment of Vineet Joshi as the new chief secretary of Manipur was approved by the appointments committee of the c…

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Over 670 Nagaland residents evacuated from violence-hit Manipur

KOHIMA: As many as 676 residents, hailing from Nagaland, were evacuated from violence-hit Manipur. The evacuated Nagaland residents were evacuated from Manipur on Sunday (May 07). The civilians were evacuated and brought to Kohima from Manipur following a joint operation by personnel of Assam Rifles and Nagaland police. Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio has expressed […]

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Manipur violence | Curfew relaxed in Churachandpur for 3 hours

IMPHAL: With security forces in Manipur bringing the law-and-order situation in the state partially under control, curfew in Churachandpur district was relaxed for three hours on Sunday (May 07). This was informed by the Indian Army in a statement. Cu…

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Manipur mayhem: Death toll rises to 54, situation ‘under control’

Imphal: The death toll in strife-torn Manipur increased to 54, officials said even as unofficial sources put the figure at several scores. Life returned to wary normalcy in Imphal Valley on Saturday as shops and markets reopened and cars started movi…

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Manipur: IT officer dragged out of residence and killed in Imphal

Guwahati: In what can be termed as a situation out of control, an income tax (IT) officer was allegedly killed in Imphal, Manipur amidst the ongoing clashes. The incident was reported late Friday after a tweet by the IRS association. The IRS Associati…

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Manipur violence: Kuki apex body urges people to exercise restraint

Guwahati: The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of Kuki Tribes, has vehemently condemned the unfortunate incidents being happening in Manipur which have resulted in the loss of lives, burning down of churches and villages. “Since time immemorial, the Kukis are peace-loving citizens of India, having enormous contributions to India’s freedom struggle by joining the Indian National Army […]

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Manipur violence | Situation in Churachandpur, Moreh & Kakching now under firm control: Army

IMPHAL: The security situation in Churachandpur, KPI, Moreh and Kakching in violence-hit Manipur has been brought under control. This was informed by the Spear Corps (III Corps) of the Indian Army on Friday (May 05) evening. “As a result of proactive …

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Amit Shah reviews situation in violence-hit Manipur, additional central forces dispatched

IMPHAL: Union home minister Amit Shah is monitoring the situation in violence-hit Northeast state of Manipur on Friday (May 05). Amit Shah reportedly chaired at least two meetings with Manipur CM Biren Singh and senior officials of the state via video conferencing and reviewed the law-and-order situation. According to government sources, situation has largely been […]

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Manipur violence | Army’s behaviour will be different from that of police: DGP P Doungel

IMPHAL: Manipur director general of police (DGP) P Doungel has appealed the people of the state to “be calm” so as normalcy return to the state. The Manipur DGP further asked the people of the state to adhere to the peace appeals made by the police an…

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Taking steps to evacuate Mizoram residents stranded in violence-hit Manipur: CM Zoramthanga

AIZAWL: Mizoram chief minister Zoramthanga, on Friday (May 05), said that his government is taking steps to evacuate state residents stranded in the violence-hit neighbouring Manipur. “Efforts are on to charter flights to evacuate state residents, especially students and employees stranded in the neighbouring state,” the Mizoram chief minister said. Mizoram CM Zoramthanga urged the […]

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Manipur violence | Over 11,000 affected people taking shelter in Army & Assam Rifles garrisons

IMPHAL: Over 11,000 people, who have been affected by the large-scale violence in Manipur, are taking shelter in garrisons of the Indian Army and Assam Rifles. This was informed by the Army on Friday (May 05) afternoon. “When the violence erupted in M…

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Manipur violence: BJP MLA, who was attacked by mob, airlifted to Delhi for treatment

IMPHAL: Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, who was attacked by a mob in Imphal on Thursday (May 4) evening, has been airlifted to New Delhi for treatment. Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, who was critically injured in the attack, is now stated to be out…

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Kuki-Meitei violence spreads to Meghalaya, 16 held

Guwahati: Amid the violence in Manipur, at least 16 people belonging to Kukis and Meiteis were arrested following a clash between the two groups in Shillong on Thursday evening. East Khasi Hills superintendent of police Sylvester Nongtnger said follow…

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Manipur: After mobile data, broadband internet services suspended

Guwahati: After the suspension of mobile internet service, the Manipur government on Thursday suspended broadband services as well. An order by the Home Department stated, “In continuation of State Home Department’s order of even number dated 03-05-2023 regarding temporary suspension of mobile data services in the territorial jurisdiction of Manipur State for a period of 5(five) […]

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Amid violence, Manipur appoint ex-CRPF chief as security advisor

New Delhi: As the situation in trouble-torn Manipur worsened on Thursday, the state government appointed retired IPS officer and former CRPF chief Kuldiep Singh as its security advisor. According to reports, Kuldiep Singh has reached Imphal. The Indian Police Service officer of the 1986 batch retired from service in September last year. He also headed the National […]

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Meghalaya to evacuate 200 students from Manipur amidst clashes

Shillong: The Meghalaya government has decided to evacuate over 200 students from Manipur following violent incidents in different parts of the state. Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma chaired an emergency meeting with senior government officials and stated that they are monitoring the situation in Manipur very closely. Also Read: Assam: Margherita rape & murder accused […]

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Centre invokes Article 355 in violence-hit Manipur as situation worsens

Guwahati: The Centre has reportedly invoked Article 355 of the constitution in Manipur as the situation in the violence-hit state worsened on Thursday. Article 355 of the Constitution deals with an emergency provision by which the Centre can intervene and protect a state against external aggression or internal disturbance. Additional central security forces have been deployed in the […]

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United Christian Forum of NEI expresses concern over violence in Manipur

Guwahati: The United Christian Forum of NEI has expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of violence, arson, and loss of life in Manipur. In a statement issued by spokesperson Allen Brooks, the organization called for all parties to exercise r…

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