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Short SummaryKuki and Zo MLAs in Manipur are expressing cautious optimism for a peaceful future following the imposition of President’s Rule. They are urging political leaders and stakeholders to come together and formulate a clear, inclusive political roadmap that addresses longstanding ethnic and governance issues. This strategic move is seen as a necessary step to…
Summary of the News Article In a heartfelt and symbolic gesture, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh attended the Maha Kumbh Mela and offered prayers for peace amid rising ethnic tensions in the region. His participation in the sacred ritual is seen as an effort to foster unity and hope at a time when deep-rooted…
The Manipur Government, along with the Centre and the United Naga Council (UNC), is set to engage in critical tripartite talks on January 30, 2025. These discussions aim to address the contentious issue surrounding the creation of seven new districts by the state government in 2016, which has led to ongoing tensions. The talks are…
Summary In a commendable act, the Manipur Police successfully rescued a 37-year-old Hmar tribal woman, Lalpiengjo Hmar, who was found wandering in Nungchappi village, Jiribam district. Upon discovery, she was safely escorted and handed over to her family. This incident highlights the ongoing ethnic tensions in the region, with the Hmar community being closely associated…
Summary On January 18, 2025, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss the prevailing situation in Manipur. This meeting marks Governor Bhalla’s first official visit to the national capital since assuming office on January 3, 2025. The discussions focused on the ongoing ethnic tensions and…
Summary of the News Article On January 7, 2025, a Naga woman from K. Lungwiram village in Manipur was assaulted by a group of approximately 20 individuals while overseeing land leveling work. The Indigenous People’s Forum has condemned this act, calling for immediate action from authorities to hold the perpetrators accountable and ensure the safety…
Summary of the News Article In a joint search operation conducted in Manipur’s Imphal East district, security forces recovered 42 weapons and a variety of war-like stores on January 5, 2025. This recovery, executed by the Assam Rifles and state police, underscores the volatile security situation in the region. The discovery of such an arsenal…
Summary of the News On January 4, 2025, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh for their handling of the ongoing violence in Manipur. Kharge accused the BJP of having vested interests in perpetuating unrest in the state, highlighting the Prime Minister’s absence from Manipur since…
Summary of the News Article On January 3, 2025, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, a seasoned retired Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and former Union Home Secretary, assumed the role of Governor of Manipur. The oath-taking ceremony took place in the Durbar Hall of Raj Bhavan in Imphal. Bhalla’s appointment comes amidst the backdrop of ethnic tensions…
Summary Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh’s recent apology for the ongoing crisis in the state has ignited a storm of reactions from political leaders and the public. While Singh expressed regret over the violence and unrest, Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit has called for his resignation, demanding greater accountability. This incident underscores the complex political…