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Who is N Biren Singh?

Nongthombam Biren Singh is an Indian politician, former footballer and journalist, who is currently serving as the chief minister of Manipur.
 
Life and education
 
N Biren Singh was born on January 1, 1961 in Imphal, Manipur. Singh has a BA degree from Manipur University. He is married to Hiyainu Devi and the couple has one son and two daughters.
 
Career
 
Singh started his career as a footballer and he was recruited in the Border Security Force (BSF), where he played for its team in domestic competitions. He, then, turned to journalism and in 1992, Singh started the vernacular daily Naharolgi Thoudang. He worked as
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Over 2,000 Army personnel, drones deployed to search missing man in Manipur

Chief Minister N Biren Singh had said he went missing from the military station, asking its authorities to take responsibility for finding him

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Updated On : 03 Dec 2024 | 12:53 PM IST

Manipur govt destroys over 19,000 acres of illegal poppy cultivation

In Kangpokpi district, the highest of 4,454.4 acres were destroyed during the period, followed by 3,348 acres in Ukhrul and 2,713.8 acres in Churachandpur

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Updated On : 02 Dec 2024 | 10:59 AM IST

Schools, colleges reopen in Manipur's Imphal Valley, Jiribam district

Students in their school uniforms and parents were seen waiting for buses in the state's capital Imphal with the law and order situation improving in the valley districts

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Updated On : 29 Nov 2024 | 10:25 AM IST

Massive combing operations underway in Jiribam to nab culprits: Manipur CM

The Chief Minister also addressed the media regarding a missing person from Loitang Khunou saying that the police have filed a zero FIR, and a search operation is underway

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Updated On : 27 Nov 2024 | 9:42 AM IST

We support peaceful protest, but not 'gangs' burning houses: Manipur CM

Chief Minister N Biren Singh affirmed that he has already condemned the violence and the government has initiated legal actions against it

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 2:48 PM IST

NPP asks members not to attend meetings called by Biren Singh govt

The advisory also states that members must seek permission from either the state or national president before making any official statements

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Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 8:57 AM IST

Centre sanctions Rs 104.66 cr for healthcare facilities in Manipur's hills

Chief Minister N Biren Singh thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Health Minister JP Nadda and DoNER Minister J M Scindia for their support in developing Manipur

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Updated On : 21 Nov 2024 | 1:29 PM IST

Killers of 6 people to be brought to justice soon, says Manipur CM

Singh thanked the CRPF for their swift action in Jiribam and asserted that their commitment to duty saved the lives of hundreds of those living in relief camps at Borobekra in Jiribam

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Updated On : 20 Nov 2024 | 1:52 PM IST

Congress targets BJP over NDA MLAs skipping meeting called by Manipur CM

Jairam Ramesh also asked how long will the excruciating agony of the people of Manipur continue like this

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Updated On : 19 Nov 2024 | 1:55 PM IST

Govt okays 50 National Highways projects in Manipur; all you need to know

For the upcoming Annual Plan of FY25, the Ministry has allocated funds for two more National Highway projects worth Rs 1,350 crore, which will cover a further 90 kilometres in the hilly regions

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Updated On : 22 Oct 2024 | 4:27 PM IST

Internet suspended in Manipur for 5 days: What triggered fresh protests?

The Manipur government suspended internet services statewide from September 10-15 due to violent student protests demanding the removal of key government officials

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Updated On : 10 Sep 2024 | 5:32 PM IST

Manipur students stage protest over drone, missile attacks, demand action

The students, chanted slogans such as "Long Live Manipur," "Resign all incompetent MLAs," and "Give Unified Command to State Government," expressing their frustration with the authorities

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Updated On : 09 Sep 2024 | 5:07 PM IST

Manipur CM calls emergency meeting with coalition MLAs after fresh violence

The meeting, scheduled to take place at the Chief Minister's bungalow, is expected to focus on critical decisions concerning the recent attacks on civilians by armed men from elevated hill areas

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Updated On : 07 Sep 2024 | 6:27 PM IST

Manipur CM Biren Singh calls drone attacks on civilians act of terrorism

Singh's comments followed two separate drone bomb attacks in Koutruk and Senjam Chirang in Imphal West district

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Updated On : 03 Sep 2024 | 11:31 AM IST

Kuki-Zo community protests in Delhi, demands action against Manipur CM

Around 500 people, most wearing black clothes, joined the protest called by the Kuki Students' Organisation Delhi and NCR, playing patriotic songs, chanting 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and raising slogans ag

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Updated On : 31 Aug 2024 | 9:25 PM IST

Why hasn't PM Modi visited Manipur yet? CM Biren Singh explains reason

Manipur CM Biren Singh said that the PM didn't come here himself but he sent the Home Minister (Amit Shah) and has addressed the issue publicly on three occasions

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Updated On : 30 Aug 2024 | 4:19 PM IST

CM's fake audio clip being spread to derail peace process: Manipur govt

FIR has been registered in Cyber police station on the doctored audio clip claiming to be that of Manipur CM N Biren Singh which is being spread on social media, investigations underway, govt said

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Updated On : 20 Aug 2024 | 12:22 PM IST

Influx of people from Bangladesh cause for concern: Manipur CM Biren Singh

CM also appealed to all legislators to organise lunch at different relief camps across Manipur on Independence Day, as well as interact with the inmates to address their problems and grievances

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Updated On : 10 Aug 2024 | 9:13 PM IST

People shifted from Moreh, Imphal to safer areas to save lives: Manipur CM

Those affected in Moreh were kept at an Assam Rifles camp and those in Churachandpur were in the Secretariat

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Updated On : 09 Aug 2024 | 7:12 AM IST

Biometric details of 24 Myanmar citizens collected: Manipur CM Singh

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said that biometric details of 24 people were collected in Tengnoupal district as part of an exercise to identify illegal immigrants from the neighbouring country.

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Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 11:45 AM IST