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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 the editor of the newspaper till 2001.
Singh entered politics in 2002 and joined the Democratic Revolutionary Peoples Party. He contested Assembly elections and won from the Heingang seat.
 
Singh was appointed Manipur's Minister of State of Vigilance in 2003 and was given the additional portfolio of Forest & Environment Minister.
 
He later joined the Indian National Congress and retained the seat in the 2007 Assembly elections. Singh was then made Manipur's Minister of Irrigation & Flood Control and Youth Affairs & Sports and Consumer Affairs & Public Distribution (CAF&PD).
 
Singh retained the constituency in the 2012 Assembly elections, for the third consecutive term.
 
In September 2016, He resigned from the Manipur Legislative Assembly after revolting against Okram Ibobi Singh, the then chief minister of the state.
 
Singh joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in October 2016. In 2017, Singh contested Assembly elections from the Heingang seat and won, retaining the seat for the fourth consecutive term. He was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur on March 15, 2017, becoming the first-ever BJP leader to become CM in the state.
 
Ahead of the 2022 Assembly elections in Manipur, Singh said that he himself wants the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act to be repealed. 

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Leaders from Congress, CPI(M), CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation and AIFB were among those who participated in the protest "for an immediate restoration of peace and normalcy" in Manipur

Updated On: 09 Dec 2024 | 8:09 PM IST

The report should also provide information about the owners and current occupants of these properties, along with the details of any legal actions taken against trespassers, the CJI said

Updated On: 09 Dec 2024 | 7:34 PM IST

Internet shutdown also has severely affected career counselling agencies with many senior counsellors unable to provide desired information flow to students seeking employment

Updated On: 08 Dec 2024 | 1:36 PM IST

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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