Manipur

[muhn-i-poor]

noun

1. a state in northeastern India between Assam and Myanmar (Burma). 8,620 sq. mi. (22,326 sq. km). Imphal.

Manipur

/ ˌmʌnɪˈpʊə /

noun

1. a state in NE India: largely densely forested mountains. Capital: Imphal. Pop: 2 388 634 (2001). Area: 22 327 sq km (8621 sq miles)

Example Sentences

Thousands of people displaced by ethnic clashes in India's north-eastern state of Manipur two years ago now face an uncertain future, as the government plans to shut down all temporary relief camps by December.

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This was his second attempt to return home - the first, in 2010, was blocked by the Manipur government, which cited the risk of unrest and security concerns.

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Ms Haokip, who is pursuing a degree in ethnic violence in Manipur, says her future looks bleak.

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He's also been criticised for not visiting Manipur state since ethnic conflict erupted there last year.

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Indian election authorities voided the results at 11 of Manipur state’s nearly 3,000 polling stations after armed men damaged election machines during the first day of voting in national elections on Friday.

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