The Manipur government ordered the closure of schools and colleges in Imphal West and East until November 19 amid a curfew being imposed in these two restive districts. The decision was taken in consultation with the Home Department of the state government.

The Manipur government has imposed a curfew in Imphal West and Imphal East amid rising violence. Security has also been beefed up around the residences of Chief Minister N Biren Singh and at Raj Bhavan.

Violence erupted in Manipur on May 3 last year following clashes during a rally organised by the All Tribals Students Union (ATSU) to protest against the demand for the inclusion of the Meitei community in the Scheduled Tribe category. (ANI)

A complete curfew has been imposed in parts of India's restive state of Manipur after protesters stormed residents of state leaders following the alleged killing of a family of six i n the latest incident of escalation of the conflict between ethnic groups.

Police in Manipur arrested 23 people for alleged involvement in violence and property damage. A curfew is in effect in Imphal, and internet services a

The Manipur government on Monday declared that state-run educational institutions and colleges, including universities, in Imphal West and Imphal East districts to be closed until Tuesday. The education department has announced the decision in consultation with the state home department,

Manipur government shuts down educational institutions in Imphal West and Imphal East until Tuesday. The decision comes after curfew imposed due to violence. Six dead bodies were discovered Sunday. Internet services suspended in seven districts.