United Naga Council

Manipur Violence: CM Biren Singh will not resign

Amidst the ongoing violence in Manipur, CM Biren Singh has made it clear by tweeting that he will not resign from the post of CM. After which the supporters tore the resignation letter of CM Biren Singh.

Jul 01, 2023, 10:32 AM IST

Manipur CM says no rollback on new districts

The Manipur government is not considering any reversal of the decision, Chief Minister N. Biren Singh said on Sunday in reply to the United Naga Council's demand for rollback of the creation of the seven new districts in the state.

Jul 09, 2017, 18:20 PM IST

Nagas lift indefinite Manipur economic blockade after five months

In a significant development for the residents here, indefinite economic blockade imposed by United Naga Council in Manipur five months ago is all set to be lifted from Sunday midnight.

Mar 19, 2017, 20:16 PM IST

Another round of tripartite talks in Manipur

Another round of tripartite talks involving the State Government, the United Naga Council (UNC) and the Central Government will be held on Sunday at Senapati Deputy Commissioner office here.

Mar 19, 2017, 09:51 AM IST

In its maiden cabinet meet, BJP-led Manipur govt discuss steps to end economic blockade

In its maiden Cabinet meeting, the BJP-led coalition government in Manipur decided to take steps to end the indefinite economic blockade imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC). A tripartite meeting has been convened on Sunday.

Mar 18, 2017, 17:28 PM IST

Manipur CM N Biren Singh initiates process to lift economic blockade

The newly appointed Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh today initiated the process to lift the over four-month long economic blockade in the state, a BJP leader said.

Mar 16, 2017, 16:33 PM IST

Despite appeal, Manipur blockade continues

The United Naga Council (UNC) has rejected Manipur`s new Chief Minister N Biren Singh`s appeal to end the economic blockade of the state.

Mar 16, 2017, 16:10 PM IST

New Manipur CM assures Naga blockade will be lifted

Manipur`s new Chief Minister N. Biren Singh on Wednesday said his first priority is to get lifted the indefinite economic blockade of the state imposed by the United Naga Council (UNC).

Mar 15, 2017, 18:12 PM IST

Manipur polls 2017: Campaign ends for second and final phase

The campaign for the second and the final phase of the 60-member Manipur assembly, covering 22 seats including slated for March 8 ended today at 3 PM.

Mar 06, 2017, 17:41 PM IST

Economic blockade will not impact Manipur poll process: Nasim Zaidi

The Election Commission is confident that the economic blockade in Manipur will not impact the poll process in the state and has made all arrangements to ensure free and fair elections.

Feb 22, 2017, 18:08 PM IST

BJP tried to destabilise Manipur govt: Congress

Manipur Congress unit president T N Haokip today accused BJP of "trying to destabilise" his party's government in the state by "engineering defection of the party MLAs".

Feb 22, 2017, 15:54 PM IST

Majority should not disturb minority and vice-versa: Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh

With Manipur facing an indefinite economic blockade imposed by UNC, Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh today said the state belongs to all ethnic groups and majority should not disturb the minority or vice-versa.

Feb 17, 2017, 16:51 PM IST

Manipur recommends outlawing United Naga Council

In an hour-long meeting on Saturday morning, the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) took the decision to outlaw the UNC. 

Feb 11, 2017, 21:03 PM IST

No more talks with Naga Council if blockade continues: Govt

The Centre is unlikely to hold fresh round of talks with a Naga group spearheading the economic blockade in poll-bound Manipur for over three months now, after no breakthrough was achieved in two rounds of meetings with the stakeholders to resolve the crises.

Feb 10, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

Will continue economic blockade in Manipur, says United Naga Council

The United Naga Council, after tripartite talks in New Delhi failed to break the logjam, said on Tuesday it will continue with its indefinite economic blockade of Manipur to protest the creation of seven new districts which affects the local Naga residents.

Feb 07, 2017, 23:06 PM IST

Manipur Assembly elections 2017: What all are the burning issues in this crucial electoral battle

With Manipur going to polls on March 4 and 8, political parties have a host of issues to contend with.

Jan 31, 2017, 17:12 PM IST

Manipur blockade to continue despite poll dates' announcement: Naga Council

The United Naga Council (UNC) on Wednesday said that they will continue with the economic blockade despite the announcement of Manipur assembly elections by the Election Commission.

Jan 04, 2017, 19:58 PM IST

Manipur blockade: 11 supporters of United Naga Council injured during protest

Eleven suspected supporters of United Naga Council were injured when they tried to storm the Deputy Commissioner's office in Senapati district to protest creation of seven new districts, police said today.

Jan 04, 2017, 13:58 PM IST

No solution in sight to Manipur blockade

The UNC had imposed the indefinite blockade on November 1 in protest against the government`s plan to create two new districts. 

Dec 31, 2016, 14:04 PM IST

Mobile net services resume in Manipur

Mobile data services had been snapped since December 17 last.

Dec 30, 2016, 14:49 PM IST