N Biren Singh

Suspected Myanmar-based Kuki militants attacked three Manipur villages near the Indo-Myanmar border early Thursday. A woman was shot, and over 20 houses were burnt in coordinated assaults on Choro, Wanglee, and Namlee. Residents fled, with some taking shelter in jungles. The Kuki National Army-Burma denied involvement, while former CM N. Biren Singh condemned it as cross-border terrorism.

Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take oath for his second consecutive term as Assam's Chief Minister, joining an elite group of BJP leaders with multiple terms. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the swearing-in ceremony, highlighting the significance of Sarma's re-election and the BJP's strengthened position in the Northeast.

The BJP has significantly expanded its political footprint across India, achieving its first chief minister in nine states since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took office in 2014. This expansion, marked by recent victories in West Bengal and Odisha, transforms the party from a Hindi-heartland force into a dominant pan-India political machine, reflecting its governance model and increasing public acceptance.

Fighting to restore normalcy in Manipur after the ethnic bloodbath, BJP's two-time chief minister n biren singh is now facing a rebellion from the party's Kuki tribal ministers and MLAs, who have openly denounced his leadership and have sought separation from the state.

Caretaker chief minister n biren singh on Thursday returned to Imphal from New Delhi saying nothing was discussed on appointing the new CM of the state during the meeting with central leaders in the national capital.

Chief minister n biren singh on Monday recovered from Covid-19 as he tested negative for the virus.

CM n biren singh on Friday said though there will be differences of opinion in the ongoing conflict gripping Manipur, the immediate objective is to restore peace and normalcy in the state.

Amid growing chorus for the implementation of National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur, chief minister n biren singh on Friday said the state population commission has been constituted and it will identify the illegal settlers in the state.

Manipur chief minister n biren singh issued a stern warning to the people, emphasizing that failure to cease violence in the state would result in severe consequences.

aking into account the rise of Covid-19 cases in some parts of the country, chief minister n biren singh urged the people to take proper precautions and protect themselves during the Yaoshang (Holi) festival.

The newly appointed Manipur Chief Minister n biren singh on Thursday initiated the process to lift the over four-month long economic blockade in the state, a BJP leader said. The move comes a day after n biren singh took oath as the first BJP chief minister of the state.

Manipur chief minister n biren singh on Friday told the assembly that if people staying on rent want to get enrolled as voters, it should be compulsory for them to provide their address details and the authorization certificates issued by house owners

Manipur's Chief Minister n biren singh announced a successful operation against illegal poppy cultivation in Ukhrul district. On Thursday, security forces and forest department personnel cleared 90 acres of poppy plants and burned 12 huts. The mission is part of the War on Drugs campaign, spearheaded by combined forces. An FIR has been filed for further investigation.

Manipur unit BJP and chief minister n biren singh on Sunday condoled the demise of legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar at the party’s headoffice in Imphal.

Chief minister n biren singh on Monday announced that his government would hand over Rs 1.2 crore, Rs 1 rore and Rs 75 lakh to the winner of gold, silver and bronze medals respectively to the athletes from the state in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

Manipur chief minister n biren singh on Friday called on the titular king of Manipur, Leishemba Sanajaoba, at the royal palace here and discussed issues relating to the hills and the valley.

Union home minister Amit Shah assured that Manipur's unity and integrity would not be affected at any cost as an outcome of the volatile situation gripping the state, chief minister n biren singh said on Monday.

With cases rising in Manipur, chief minister n biren singh on Wednesday asked the people to take all precautionary measures needed to fight the virus and abide by all protocols and SOPs issued by the health ministry.

Rajnath Singh to take necessary steps to safeguard people from the northeast, said a statement issued by the CM's secretariat.

A day after three tribal students' bodies threatened to launch agitations to press for their demand of tabling the controversial

Chief minister n biren singh on Friday said Manipur's Moreh town bordering Myanmar could emerge as a nerve centre for the Act East Policy.

Chief minister n biren singh on Friday said security personnel consisting of Central Armed Police Force (CAPF), Manipur Police, Manipur Rifles, India Reserve Battalion (IRB) and Village Defence Force (VDF) have been deployed in 38 vulnerable areas of the state.

Manipur chief minister n biren singh on Sunday said his government had decided to extend the ongoing lockdown in the state till July 15 with similar restrictions and relaxations.

Manipur chief minister n biren singh discussed the security scenario and law and order situation in the state with Director General of Assam Rifles (DGAR) Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan on Monday.

Bowing down to the unrelenting public pressure, the Manipur government has decided to ask CBI to investigate Irom Roger Singh murder case. Roger was allegedly gunned down by N Ajay Neetie, son of sports minister n biren singh.