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PM Modi in Manipur: Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Manipur on Saturday, participated in celebrations to commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Assam.

Modi in Manipur: PM arrives in Manipur in his first visit since violence broke out in 2023, addresses public in Churachandpur (Screengrab from DD News/YouTube)

PM Modi in Manipur: After his visit to Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday evening reached Assam, where he attended an event in Guwahati to commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika....Read More

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• 13 Sept 2025, 10:14:03 PM IST

  Live updates for PM Modi's visit to northeastern states end here.

• 13 Sept 2025, 08:52:41 PM IST

  Modi live updates: Kuki MLAs urged PM for early political settlement of Manipur problem

  Ten MLAs from the Kuki-Zo community of Manipur urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene for an "early political settlement" to the ethnic conflict in the state.

  In a joint memorandum submitted to Modi, the legislators, including seven BJP MLAs, alleged that the community suffered "ethnic persecution" and were "totally cleansed from the valley areas.

• 13 Sept 2025, 08:00:14 PM IST

  Modi in Assam live updates: In Assam, PM says ‘New India’ will never compromise on self respect

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India responded decisively to Pakistan's terrorist actions, saying the echo of the country’s strength has been heard around the world.

  PM Modi also said that "New India" will never compromise on its security or self-respect.

• 13 Sept 2025, 07:24:38 PM IST

  Modi in Assam live updates: PM celebrates musician Bhupen Hazarika's birth anniversary

  After his visit to Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday reached Assam and paid tribute to legendary musician Bhupen Hazarika, calling it his "good fortune" to participate in the celebrations marking Hazarika’s birth centenary year.

  Speaking at the event, PM Modi recalled penning a heartfelt article on Hazarika just days earlier on his birth anniversary, and said the late artist's voice, fondly known as ‘Sudha Kontho’, continues to inspire India’s development journey.

• 13 Sept 2025, 07:03:08 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM attends event in Assam

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a function in Guwahati to commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika.

• 13 Sept 2025, 05:04:17 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM to hold a roadshow in Assam today

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was on a visit to Manipur on Saturday, will also hold a roadshow in Assam's Guwahati today.

  He will participate in celebrations to commemorate the 100th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika in Guwahati.

• 13 Sept 2025, 04:38:06 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM greets BJP workers outside Imphal party office

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets BJP workers and leaders gathered outside the party office in Imphal. Watch

• 13 Sept 2025, 04:19:25 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM calls for stronger bridge between hills and valley in Imphal

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Imphal, emphasised the need to strengthen unity and trust between communities in Manipur. He said it is essential to build a strong bridge between the people of the Hills and the Valley to ensure lasting peace and progress in the state.

  PM Modi added that inclusive development and mutual respect are key to moving forward together.

• 13 Sept 2025, 03:58:25 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM inaugurates projects worth ₹1,200 crore in Imphal

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated multiple development projects worth more than ₹1,200 crore in Manipur's Imphal.

  They include the Civil Secretariat at Mantripukhri, the IT SEZ Building and New Police Headquarters at Mantripukhri, the Manipur Bhawans in Delhi and Kolkata, and Ima Markets, a unique all-women's market in four districts.

• 13 Sept 2025, 03:55:45 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi says ‘21st century is time of the North East’

  During his visit to Manipur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised that the 21st century is the "time of the North East" and highlighted the Central Government’s strong focus on the region’s development.

  He noted that Manipur's growth rate, which was less than one per cent before 2014, has significantly increased in recent years. PM Modi said a new era of infrastructure development has begun in the state.

• 13 Sept 2025, 03:38:38 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM interacts with violence-hit displaced people in Imphal

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with a section of people displaced due to the Manipur ethnic violence in Imphal, officials said.

  Modi listened to the concerns of the families of internally displaced persons (IDPs) at the historic Kangla Fort complex in Imphal and assured them of the Centre’s commitment to restore peace and normalcy in the state, they said.

• 13 Sept 2025, 03:08:48 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Ditching air travel, PM takes road trip to Churachandpur amid heavy rain

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose to travel by road to Churachandpur after landing at Imphal airport amidst heavy rainfall. Adverse weather conditions made helicopter travel unsafe, but the Prime Minister remained resolute in his decision to meet and interact with the people of the region.

  Despite the 1.5-hour journey, PM Modi prioritised connecting with the local community.

• 13 Sept 2025, 02:32:28 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM interacts with children in Churachandpur

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Churachandpur in Manipur on Saturday and interacted with little kids. Watch PM Modi's interaction with Manipur children.

• 13 Sept 2025, 02:20:28 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM launches development projects worth ₹7,300 crore

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received a warm welcome in Manipur's Churachandpur upon his arrival in the city. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects worth over ₹7,300 crore at Churachandpur.

• 13 Sept 2025, 02:09:35 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM announces ₹3,000 crore special package for tribal development

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Narendra Modi said, "A special package of ₹3,000 crore has also been granted. To help the displaced, ₹500 crore has also been given... Today, the development of every tribal community is a priority for our country. For the first time, the 'Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan' (DAJGUA) is being implemented for the development of tribal areas."

• 13 Sept 2025, 01:50:59 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi says ‘I promise you that I am with you’

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged all organisations in Manipur to move forward on the path of peace, fulfill their dreams, and secure the future of their children.

  He said, “Today, I promise you that I am with you. The Government of India is with you, and the people of Manipur are together.”

• 13 Sept 2025, 01:39:30 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi stresses peace as key for development in Manipur, says 'I know your struggles'

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that peace is necessary for development during his address in Churachandpur, Manipur. He assured the people that the government stands with them and is supporting families affected by the ethnic violence.

  PM Modi said, “Today, I promise you that I am with you. I know your struggles very well… The Government of India is with you, with the people of Manipur."

• 13 Sept 2025, 01:29:47 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi says expanding railway connectivity in state will enhance facilities, create jobs

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi said that under his BJP-led government, railway connectivity is expanding in Manipur. "This growing connectivity is improving facilities for the people of Manipur and increasing employment opportunities for the youth here.”

• 13 Sept 2025, 01:25:59 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi salutes spirit of Manipur after laying foundation stones in Churachandpur

  Modi in Manipur live updates: After laying the foundation stone for multiple development projects in Churachandpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “The land of Manipur is the land of courage and determination. These hills are a priceless gift of nature, and at the same time, they symbolize your continuous hard work. I salute the spirit of the people of Manipur.”

  He added that his government took key steps to improve, connectivity to the state.

• 13 Sept 2025, 01:24:20 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi addresses public in Churachandpur

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Narendra Modi addressed the public in Churachandpur, saying, “The land of Manipur is the land of courage and determination.”

  He added, “It’s good that my helicopter couldn’t land here and I came by road. On the way, I saw the enthusiasm of people carrying the tricolor. I bow my head in respect to the people of Manipur.”

• 13 Sept 2025, 01:16:38 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi lays foundation stones for ₹7,300 crore projects in Churachandpur

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over ₹7,300 crore in Churachandpur today.

  The projects include the Manipur Urban Roads, drainage and asset management improvement project worth over ₹3,600 crore, five National Highway projects totaling more than ₹2,500 crore, the Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) project, and Working Women Hostels at nine locations.

  The PM is also scheduled to address the public shortly.

• 13 Sept 2025, 01:03:30 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi welcomed in Churachandpur, set to inaugurate key projects | Video

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed in Churachandpur as he arrived in the city. He will lay the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth over ₹7,300 crore today.

  The projects include the Manipur Urban Roads, drainage and asset management improvement project worth over ₹3,600 crore, five National Highway projects totaling more than ₹2,500 crore, the Manipur Infotech Development (MIND) project, and Working Women Hostels at nine locations, among others.

• 13 Sept 2025, 01:00:09 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: BJP’s Ram Kadam slams Opposition, says ‘When to go, not to go …matters of policy'

  Modi in Manipur live updates: On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur, BJP leader Ram Kadam said, "PM Modi is inaugurating development plans worth thousands of crores today in Manipur. Does the opposition not like it?... When to go, where, and when not to go, these are all matters of policy...The opposition should be happy with the project worth thousands of crores being inaugurated there," reported news agency ANI.

• 13 Sept 2025, 12:49:50 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM reaches Churachandpur for first meeting, Imphal next

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Churachandpur by road from Imphal to attend the first of his two scheduled meetings in Manipur today. His second meeting is slated to take place in Imphal later in the day.

• 13 Sept 2025, 12:47:59 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Pappu Yadav slams PM’s Manipur visit as ‘spectacle'

  Modi in Manipur live updates: MP Pappu Yadav criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur, saying, “The entire community in Manipur has been devastated, the constitutional values of India have been violated, and the social environment has been destroyed."

  He was talking to reporters in Purnea, he said, “Now that PM Modi is visiting Manipur, what a spectacle! When everything has been ruined, he remembers Manipur. But when the daughters of Manipur were suffering, he did not remember them,” reported news agency PTI.

• 13 Sept 2025, 12:41:15 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM’s Manipur visit comes amid Opposition criticism

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur comes against the backdrop of repeated criticism from opposition parties for not visiting the state earlier. Since May 2023, ethnic strife between the Kuki and Meitei communities has left over 260 people dead and thousands homeless.

• 13 Sept 2025, 12:37:12 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Security tightened across Imphal and Churachandpur, state and central forces deployed

  Modi in Manipur live updates: In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, security has been tightened in Manipur, officials said. Both state and central forces have been deployed in large numbers in and around the 237-acre Kangla Fort in Imphal and the Peace Ground in Churachandpur, the venues of the PM's rallies.

  Heavy rain since Friday night has left parts of Kangla Fort waterlogged, with ankle-deep water reported from sections. PM Modi is scheduled to address the public at Kangla Fort.

• 13 Sept 2025, 12:27:06 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: People await PM's arrival in Churachandpur

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Residents are preparing a traditional dance performance to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will lay the foundation stone of key development projects in the state.

  A performer said, "We have come here to welcome PM Modi by performing our traditional dance. We are very happy. We hope that PM Modi will bring more developments to the state in future too..."

• 13 Sept 2025, 12:21:23 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: 'Better if Modi ji had gone in 2029,' says Congress' Vijay Wadettiwar on PM’s state visit

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Manipur visit, saying, “It would have been better if Modi ji had gone in 2029, by then Manipur would have been completely silent. But he is going early. Over 250 people lost their lives, women were assaulted, and Manipur was going through such a big crisis, at that time our Prime Minister was touring abroad. Now that he is going, what will be achieved?” reported news agency PTI.

• 13 Sept 2025, 12:12:18 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM travels by road to Kuki stronghold Churachandpur amid bad weather

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is heading to Churachandpur, a Kuki stronghold, from Manipur’s capital Imphal by road due to heavy rain, officials said.

• 13 Sept 2025, 12:07:02 PM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM to travel by road to Churachandpur due to heavy rains

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was earlier scheduled to reach Imphal airport and then take a helicopter to a helipad in Churachandpur, followed by a 4–5 km roadshow leading to the Peace Ground where his first meeting in Manipur is planned.

  However, due to heavy rains since morning, Modi will now be travelling to Churachandpur by road, officials said.

• 13 Sept 2025, 11:59:26 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi arrives in Manipur on first visit since 2023 ethnic violence

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Imphal on Saturday, marking his first visit to Manipur since ethnic violence broke out in May 2023.

  At the Imphal airport, Modi was received by governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and chief secretary Puneet Kumar Goel.

• 13 Sept 2025, 11:53:30 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Kharge calls PM Modi’s Manipur visit a ‘farce, tokenism, insult to wounded people’

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur, saying, “Your 3-hour PIT STOP in Manipur is not compassion — it’s farce, tokenism, and a grave insult to a wounded people.”

  In a long and strongly worded post, he further added, “Your so-called ROADSHOW in Imphal and Churachandpur today, is nothing but a cowardly escape from hearing the cries of people in relief camps!”

  Kharge alleged that the visit was meant only for optics, saying, “This hush-hush PIT STOP isn’t repentance. It’s not even guilt. You are organising a GRAND WELCOME ceremony for yourself. It is a CRUEL PRICK to the wounds of those still suffering because of your own abdication of basic CONSTITUTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES!”

• 13 Sept 2025, 11:29:51 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: ‘He should have gone long before,’ says Priyanka Gandhi on PM’s Manipur visit

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur, saying, “I am glad that he has decided, after two years, that it is worth visiting (Manipur). He should have gone long before. It is very unfortunate that he has allowed what is happening there to continue for so long and for so many people to be killed. That has not been the tradition of Prime Ministers in India.”

• 13 Sept 2025, 11:04:44 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: John Brittas reacts to PM’s Manipur visit, says ‘we support initiative’

  Modi in Manipur live updates: On Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur today, CPI(M) MP John Brittas said, “We, the Opposition parties, have always been telling that let the PM lead a delegation of all the parties to Manipur so that we can bring back that state into peace and tranquillity."

  He was speaking with news agency ANI, he said, "For last two years, he was not heeding us. Even the request for a full-fledged discussion on the Floor of the Parliament was discarded. At least he is going to Manipur. But it is too late. Nevertheless, we support the initiative. We feel that he will hold all the organisations and everybody together, and make sure that trust and confidence are built.”

• 13 Sept 2025, 10:46:25 AM IST

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: Mizoram key to ‘Act East’ policy, says PM

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the state will play a major role in India’s ‘Act East’ policy, highlighting the Kaladan multimodal transit project and new railway lines that will connect Mizoram with Southeast Asia.

  He added that the Northeast is fast becoming a major hub for entrepreneurship, with 4,500 startups and 25 incubators already operating in the region.

• 13 Sept 2025, 10:36:09 AM IST

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: Until now trail travel was limited, says PM after launching new rail line

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing from Lengpui Airport near Aizawl, said until now train travel in Mizoram was limited to the Silchar–Bairabi route in Assam.

  Calling it a “historic day” as Aizawl is now on the railway map after overcoming difficult terrains and challenges, Modi said the Bairabi–Sairang railway line will “revolutionise people’s lives in Mizoram.”

• 13 Sept 2025, 10:33:09 AM IST

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: PM says Bairabi–Sairang Rail Line a testament to preserverance

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: PM Narendra Modi says, “Today, Mizoram is playing a vital role in India’s development journey. This is a historic day not only for the nation but especially for the people of Mizoram."

  "From this day forward, Aizawl will proudly find its place on India’s railway map…Despite numerous challenges, including the difficult terrain, the Bairabi–Sairang Rail Line has now become a reality, a testament to perseverance, determination, and the collective will to progress.”

• 13 Sept 2025, 10:30:34 AM IST

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: PM says sacrifice, service and courage are core values of Mizo society

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, "Whether it is the freedom movement or nation building, the people of Mizoram have always come forward to contribute... Sacrifice and service, courage and compassion, these values are at the centre of Mizo society. Today, Mizoram is playing an important role in India's development journey. This is a historic day for the nation, particularly for the people of Mizoram."

• 13 Sept 2025, 10:28:23 AM IST

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: PM Modi addresses Mizoram virtually after inaugurating development projects

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually addressed the people of Mizoram after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for multiple development projects.

  He said, “I bow to the Supreme God Pathian, who watches over this beautiful land of the Blue Mountains. Today, I am at Mizoram’s Lengpui Airport. Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions, I am unable to join you in Aizawl in person. Yet, through this medium, I can still feel your love and affection. Whether it was during the freedom movement or in the task of nation-building, the people of Mizoram have always come forward with courage and dedication. The ideals of great personalities like Lalnu Ropuiliani and Pasalṭha Khuangchera continue to inspire not only Mizoram, but the entire nation.”

• 13 Sept 2025, 10:17:32 AM IST

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: PM Modi to inaugurate Mizoram’s first railway line | Video

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Bairabi–Sairang New Rail Line, worth over ₹8,070 crore, connecting Mizoram’s capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time.

  The project, built in a challenging hilly terrain, features 45 tunnels constructed under complex geological conditions, along with 55 major bridges and 88 minor bridges, showcasing significant engineering achievement.

• 13 Sept 2025, 10:15:04 AM IST

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: PM Modi to inaugurate projects worth over ₹9,000 crore in Aizawl

  Modi in Mizoram live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will shortly lay the foundation stone and inaugurate multiple development projects worth over ₹9,000 crore in Aizawl.

  The PM will inaugurate the Bairabi–Sairang New Rail Line, built at a cost of over ₹8,070 crore, connecting Mizoram’s capital to the Indian Railways network for the first time.

• 13 Sept 2025, 10:02:50 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM to inaugurate projects, address rally virtually from Lengpui Airport

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate several development projects and address a public meeting virtually from Lengpui Airport near Aizawl, reported news agency PTI. The virtual address comes after heavy rain prevented him from reaching Lammual Ground, where the rally was originally scheduled.

• 13 Sept 2025, 10:01:20 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi unable to reach Lammual Ground in Aizawl due to bad weather

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Prime Minister Narendra Modi could not reach Lammual Ground in Aizawl from Lengpui Airport by helicopter because of heavy rain, officials said, reported news agency PTI.

  Mizoram Governor V K Singh, Chief Minister Lalduhoma, and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw were present at Lammual Ground, where Modi was scheduled to address a public rally.

• 13 Sept 2025, 09:59:10 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: DMK’s Kanimozhi slams Modi, says ‘2027 election preparation have reminded him of Manipur'

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur, DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi criticized the timing, saying it was not “compassion” but the upcoming 2027 assembly elections that reminded him of the state.

  "I note that the Indian Prime Minister has finally decided to visit Manipur, despite the state burning for over two years. Compassion has obviously failed, but the 2027 election preparations have succeeded in reminding him of Manipur," she wrote on social media on Friday.

  Manipur has been under President’s rule since February 13, 2025, following ethnic violence and the resignation of chief minister N Biren Singh.

  No official dates for the assembly elections have been announced, though Parliament extended the statutory resolution on President’s rule for six months starting August 13.

• 13 Sept 2025, 09:45:13 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: PM Modi arrives in Aizawl, will launch key projects today

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Aizawl, Mizoram, to inaugurate the Bairabi–Sairang railway line, the state’s first rail connectivity project. He will also launch several other development initiatives as part of his three-day tour of the Northeast and eastern India. PM Modi scheduled to visit Manipur today.

• 13 Sept 2025, 09:32:36 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Congress leader criticizes PM Modi’s Manipur visit, says 'It's too late'

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Congress leader Udit Raj criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Manipur. Raj told news agency PTI, "Already there are protests against him by both the groups – Kukis and Meiteis – and it’s too late. It won’t be considered a healing touch. There was a time when he could have gone there and done many things."

  The remarks come ahead of Modi’s first visit to the state since the 2023 ethnic violence.

• 13 Sept 2025, 09:30:12 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: ‘Project built under great challenges,’ says Ashwini Vaishnaw on Mizoram rail line

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating Mizoram’s first railway connectivity on Saturday, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the engineering hurdles overcome to complete the Bairabi–Sairang line.

  Calling it a “crucial initiative” to link the state with the rest of India, Vaishnaw said engineers had to tackle loose sand and challenging Himalayan geology.

  “It is a matter of great joy that railway connectivity to Mizoram will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister tomorrow morning. The Bairabi-Sairang project is a crucial initiative for connecting Mizoram to the railway network,” he said on Friday, reported news agency ANI.

• 13 Sept 2025, 09:20:37 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Imphal gears up for PM Modi’s visit, security tightened

  Security has been tightened across Imphal as the city prepares to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit today. Streets are decked up for the occasion, with officials ensuring smooth arrangements for the day-long trip, during which Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for development projects worth ₹8,500 crore and interact with internally displaced persons.

• 13 Sept 2025, 09:15:41 AM IST

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Weary locals pin hope on PM Modi’s visit

  Modi in Manipur live updates: Robert Singh, a resident of Moreh town in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, lost his drinking water bottling factory due to ethnic violence that started in the state in May 2023. He used to earn ₹15,000-20,000 daily but now lives in a relief camp with thousands of others, receiving 400 grams of cereals and ₹80 daily. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the state on Saturday has raised hopes among displaced residents like Singh for a return to normalcy and potential resettlement. READ FULL STORY