Manipur: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Manipuri community abuzz ahead of Maha Rasleela • Nov. 5, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Daily Star)

Five people killed in fresh violence in the Indian state of Manipur • Nov. 2, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Toronto Star)

Firearms, grenades and ammunition seized in Manipur amid ongoing ethnic conflict • Oct. 27, 2026, 5:05 AM ET (The Hindu)

Kuki-Zo insurgent camp taken over by CRPF in Manipur among two to be relocated under MHA deal • Oct. 26, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Hindu)

Kuki-Zo groups demand reimposition of President’s Rule in Manipur • Oct. 21, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Loktak Lake, Manipur

Map highlighting the state of Manipur in northeastern India, shaded in orange with its capital Imphal marked. The map provides regional context, showing neighboring countries including Myanmar, Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Bhutan, and Pakistan, as well as major surrounding bodies of water such as the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea.

Puyas, ancient chronicles of Manipur

Fishers in Loktak Lake

Manipuri-style dance

Imphal, Manipur, India: canal near Loktak Lake

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