Manipur violence declines after poll announcement

There are signs of let-up in violence in Manipur after the announcement of parliamentary elections. As part of the preparation for the polls, 162 companies of central paramilitary forces have already been deployed in the state. The state is to get 200 companies of central paramilitary forces for the general elections, voting for which will … Read more

pm modi: Timely intervention by govt improved Manipur’s situation, says PM Modi

Guwahati/New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that the past decade of BJP governance at the Centre has been dedicated to transforming the Northeast from an “abandoned region” to an “abundant region”. There has been a marked improvement in the situation in trouble-torn Manipur due to the timely intervention of the Centre and … Read more

We Have Transformed Northeast From ‘Abandoned’ to ‘Abundant’ Region: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (File photo) In an interview with The Assam Tribune ahead of Lok Sabha Elections 2024, PM Narendra Modi spoke about the development of Northeast after 2014 in areas of communication, connectivity and more. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the Northeast was “leading from the front in all sectors.” … Read more

Army recovers cache of sophisticated arms, ammunition in Manipur

Indian Army recovered a large quantity of illegal Arms, Ammunition in Manipur (X-@DefenceSahil) Imphal: Ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Army, in a joint operation with other security forces, recovered a cache of arms and ammunition from Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Thursday, officials said. A defence spokesman said that security personnel recovered the arms, … Read more

Northeast Regional Parties Join Hands With NDA For Lok Sabha Elections 2024

The BJP in-charge for the northeastern region, Sambit Patra, made the announcement on X (AP File) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will also ‘completely’ support the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), the ruling party in Nagaland, in the lone Lok Sabha seat in the state The BJP on Friday announced extending its support to the … Read more

SSC declares constables recruitment result for Manipur after rectifying mistake in data compilation

New Delhi, The Staff Selection Commission has declared results for the recruitment of constables in the Central Armed Police Forces for Manipur after rectifying a data computation error, according to an official statement. HT Image The final result of the Constable in the CFs, Secretariat Security Force , Rifleman in Assam Rifles and Sepoy in … Read more

Manipur village that survived ethnic violence for last 10 months burned to the ground

Guwahati: Kwatha Khunou a Meitei village in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district which has withstood the fury of ethnic violence in the last 10 months was finally razed to the ground as the village was in flames. A senior police official who does not want to be named ET, “The incident took place at around 10.30pm on … Read more

Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles: Manipur introduces mine-protected Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles for state police

The Manipur government on Wednesday introduced mine-protected Quick Reaction Fighting Vehicles (QRFVs) for the state police. Chief Minister N. Biren Singh flagged off the QRFVs at a function held in Imphal on Wednesday. Later the Chief Minister posted on X: “Launched the Mine Protected Vehicle for the Manipur Police at 1st Bn. Manipur Rifle, Imphal. … Read more

Manipur assembly resolves to urge Centre to abrogate SOO pact with all Kuki-Zo militant groups

Manipur assembly on Thursday unanimously resolved to urge the Central Government to completely abrogate the Suspension of Operations (SOO) pact with all the Kuki-Zo militant groups. Chief minister N Biren Singh stated in X, “The 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly on the 2nd day of its 5th session, unanimously resolved to urge the Central Government to … Read more

manipur: Multiple Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs dodge Manipur Assembly session

The assembly session of the Manipur assembly started on Wednesday amid tight security. A total of 10 Kuki-Zomi-Hmar MLAs of Manipur including two ministers did not attend the session. One of the MLA among the 10, Haokholet Kipgen from Saitu constituency in Kangpokpi had sought a leave of absence from the session beginning Wednesday. The … Read more