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Ethnic violence-hit Manipur celebrates low-key Holi

Imphal, March 14: Holi, one of the biggest annual festival celebrations in Manipur, was rejoiced on Friday by the majority Meitei community in a low key manner as ethnic violence gripped the state for more than 22 months.

Amit Shah to chair meeting to review security situation in Manipur

New Delhi, March 1: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will chair a meeting on Saturday to review the security situation in Manipur.

Apex Manipur tribal body reiterates Union Territory demand for Kuki-Zos

Imphal, Feb 25: Over a dozen tribal organisations, led by their apex body, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), on Tuesday once again reiterated their demand for separate administration for the Kuki-Zo tribals in the form of a Union Territory under Article 239A of the Constitution.

Manipur: Return of looted arms, ammunition begin amid Governor's appeal

Imphal, Feb 22: A day after the Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday urged the people to deposit the looted arms and ammunition to the government within seven days, a man in Kakching district on Friday returned many looted arms and ammunition, officials said.

State Party President will decide next CM: Manipur Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh

Imphal, February 21: Amid discussions on the next Chief Minister of Manipur, BJP MLAs met state party President A. Sharda Devi on Thursday.

Manipur MLAs receive 'fake' calls amid ongoing political situation

Imphal, Feb 16: The Manipur Police undertook an investigation and legal action as well after fraudulent telephone calls were received by some MLAs attempting to influence and mislead the legislators by exploiting the ongoing political situation in the state, officials said on Sunday.

Biren Singh quit to restore peace, normalcy in Manipur: Former Minister

Imphal, Feb 15: Former Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned on February 9 to take forward the peace efforts in Manipur, said senior BJP MLA Leishangthem Susindro Meitei, who was a cabinet minister of the Singh-led council of ministry.

Prez Rule in Manipur will pave way for due political settlements: Apex tribal body

Imphal, Feb 15: Reiterating its support to the President's Rule in Manipur, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC), an apex body of Kuki-Zo tribals in the state, on Saturday, expressed confidence that it would pave the way for due political settlements.

Meitei apex body miffed by imposition of President's Rule in Manipur

Imphal, Feb 14: The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), an umbrella body of the Meitei community on Friday strongly opposed the promulgation of President’s Rule in the state.

Security tightened in Imphal after President's rule in Manipur

Imphal, February 14: Security was tightened in the capital city of Imphal on Friday, following the President's rule imposed in Manipur amid prolonged ethnic violence and political instability in the region.

Security tightened in Imphal after President's rule in Manipur

Imphal, February 14: Security has been heightened in the capital city of Imphal on Friday in the wake of the president's rule imposed in Manipur amid prolonged ethnic violence and political instability in the region.

Will continue to fight against illegal immigrants: Ex-Manipur CM

Imphal, Feb 13: Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Thursday that he would continue to fight against the illegal immigrants with unwavering commitment in every way as “our land and identity are under threat”.

Belated admission of their inability... Rahul Gandhi on President's Rule in Manipur

New Delhi February 13: Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday criticised Bharatiya Janata Party's following the imposition of President's Rule in Manipur, calling the decision a "belated admission of their inability to govern."

President's rule imposed in Manipur, Parliament to exercise powers of state Assembly

New Delhi, February 13: President Droupadi Murmu has imposed President's Rule in Manipur after receiving a report from the state Governor.

President’s Rule imposed in trouble-torn Manipur

Imphal, Feb 13: President’s Rule was imposed in Manipur late on Thursday under Article 356 of the Constitution five days after the state Chief Minister N Biren Singh resigned from the post following the directions from the central BJP leaders.

President's Rule imposed in Manipur, days after Biren Singh's resignation as CM

New Delhi, February 13: President's Rule has been imposed in Manipur, days after BJP leader N Biren Singh resigned as state Chief Minister.

Congress reiterates to oppose President's rule in Manipur

Imphal, Feb 11: The opposition Congress on Tuesday reiterated that they would oppose any move to promulgate President's rule in Manipur, where Chief Minister N Biren Singh has resigned.

After Manipur CM's resignation, political uncertainty grips the state

Imphal, Feb 11: Two days after the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh, uncertainty over next government formation prevails even as a section of political leaders frantically make queries about prospects of President's Rule in the state.

Congress to oppose President's rule in Manipur

Imphal, Feb 10: A day after the resignation of Chief Minister N Biren Singh, the opposition Congress on Monday announced that they would oppose any move to promulgate President's rule in Manipur.

Will accept high command's decision: BJP on new Manipur CM

Imphal, Feb 10: Senior BJP leader and MAHUD Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who is one of the possible aspirants for the Chief Ministerial post said on Monday that state leaders would abide by whatever decision would be taken by the party high command to resolve the leadership issue in the state.

Hectic parleys on in Manipur to choose leader a day after CM Biren Singh quits

Imphal, Feb 10: A day after the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, hectic parleys were going on to choose an alternate leader of the ruling BJP legislature party who would lead the new government.

Manipur CM resigned only after political embarrassment: Priyanka Chaturvedi

New Delhi, Feb 10: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Priyanka Chaturvedi strongly criticised the delay in Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh's resignation, following a two-year-long period of violence and unrest in the state and taunted that eyes opened quickly and Biren Singh resigned only after political embarrassment.

Too late, BJP will never be free of this stain: Pramod Tiwari criticises delay in Manipur CM's resignation

New Delhi, Feb 10: Following the resignation of Manipur's Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday, Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Monday expressed his criticism of the delayed response, stating that it came too late and the BJP will never be free from this stain.

Biren Singh has done a lot for Manipur's peace, development: BJP leader Sharda Devi

Imphal, Feb 9: Manipur unit BJP President Adhikarimayum Sharda Devi on Sunday said that Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla, has done a lot for the peace and development of Manipur since he became CM in 2017.

Congress's no-confidence motion led to Biren Singh's resignation: Kharge

Imphal, Feb 9: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Sunday said his party's no-confidence motion, mounting public pressure, and the Supreme Court investigation resulted in the “discredited resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh”.

Manipur Guv orders upcoming Assembly session 'null and void' hours after CM Biren Singh quits

Imphal, Feb 9: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday cancelled the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly which was scheduled to begin on Monday. The Governor's decision came hours after Manipur Chief Minister N.

Shutting stable door after horse has bolted: Kharge slams Manipur CM Biren Singh for belated resignation

New Delhi, February 9: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party following the "belated resignation" of Manipur CM Biren Singh and urged PM Modi to visit Manipur and hear the "stories of horror from the people."

Manipur CM Biren Singh resigns a day ahead of Assembly session

Imphal, Feb 9: Around two years after the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur and crippled the state, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla a day before the crucial Assembly session.

Manipur CM Biren Singh resigns

Imphal, February 9: Manipur Chief Minister Biren Singh tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhawan here on Sunday nearly two years after the violence marred the state.

Manipur CM Biren Singh quits a day ahead of Assembly session

Imphal, Feb 9: A day before a crucial Assembly session, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor A.K.Bhalla. Biren Singh, however, has been requested by the Governor to continue as the caretaker CM.

Manipur CM Biren Singh quits

Imphal, Feb 9: A day before a crucial Assembly session, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Sunday submitted his resignation to Governor A.K. Bhalla In the letter to the Governor, Biren Singh said that he was "extremely grateful to the Central government for timely actions, interventions, developmental work and implementation of various projects for safeguarding the interest of every single Manipuri".

Centre, state making all efforts to restore peace, normalcy in Manipur: CM Biren Singh

Imphal, Feb 8: The state government in collaboration with the Centre is making all-out efforts to restore peace and normalcy in Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Saturday.

Manipur Speaker's Tribunal reserves verdict in anti-defection case of 5 JD-U legislators

Imphal, Feb 8: The Tribunal headed by Manipur Assembly Speaker on Friday reserved its judgment on the plea of the Congress seeking disqualification of 5 Janata Dal-United (JD-U) MLAs who joined BJP days after winning the 2022 Manipur Assembly elections.

Congress to move no-confidence motion against Biren Singh govt in Manipur

Imphal, Feb 7: Manipur's opposition Congress would move a no-confidence motion against the N. Biren Singh government in the ensuing Assembly session beginning from February 10, party state President Keisham Meghachandra Singh said on Friday.

Manipur CM, ministers take dip at Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj

Prayagraj/Imphal, Feb 6: Amid the various political talks, Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, along with three Cabinet colleagues and four other BJP MLAs on Thursday took a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj.

Manipur Speaker's tribunal serves notices to 4 NPP MLAs in anti-defection case

Imphal, Feb 6: The Manipur Assembly Speaker's tribunal issued separate notices to four National People's Party (NPP) MLAs in the anti-defection case, asking them to furnish written comments by February 11 and attend the hearing on February 12, officials said on Thursday.

Triveni water cleans body, soul: Manipur CM takes a dip in Maha Kumbh

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