The Latest Breaking News from Manipur

The situation in Manipur’s capital Imphal remained calm but tense on November 2, a day after security forces fired several rounds in the air to disperse a large mob of more than 2,000 people who tried to loot an armoury within the camp of the 1 Manipur Rifles.

Myanmar citizens in Sihhmui camp expect new Mizoram government to provide meals, education, medical care & better amenities. Gov't provided rations, water & other essentials, but stopped in Sept. 130 people seek jobs to sustain families. NGOs provide ration. Education & medical care are key concerns. Residents hope for livestock,…

GUWAHATI: Hours after the Manipur cabinet declared that sub-divisional police officer Chingtham Anand Kumar was shot dead by Kuki militants at Tengnoupal district’s Moreh town, which is along the Indo-Myanmar border, two other Manipur Police personnel received serious injuries as militants attacked a reinforcement convoy moving towards Moreh in the…

Kukis are in a majority in Moreh and the incident followed the demand of some organisations for the removal of the State forces from there.

Twelve students from Manipur, facing strife, will continue their education in Kerala. Labour and Skills Dept., on Minister V. Sivankutty's orders, are making arrangements. St. Xavier's Industrial Training Institute in Thrissur will admit them this year for mechanic motor vehicle and electrician trades.

Displaced Kuki-Zo people from Manipur seek a Mizoram govt that is considerate and strong enough to help them return home. 65-yr-old Teresa Manhau and Elisabeth Vungkhanching pray for safety and peace, while John Zo, a camp leader, hopes the next govt is sympathetic. MNF, ZPM, Congress, and BJP are vying…

Social media warriors have sprung up to share their community’s views and put down the others’ in this ethnic conflict.

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Govt extends mobile internet ban in Manipur for 5 days due to "apprehensions of anti-social elements" inciting public passions. DGP reports incidents of violence, confrontation with security forces, attempts to mob elected members' residences.