Imphal

American

[imp-huhl] / ˈɪmp hʌl /

noun

a city in and the capital of Manipur state, in NE India.

Imphal British

/ ɪmˈfɑːl, ˈɪmfəl /

noun

a city in NE India, capital of Manipur Territory, on the Manipur River: formerly the seat of the Manipur kings: site of a major Anglo-Indian victory over the Japanese (1944), which was a turning point in the British recovery of Burma (now officially called Myanmar). Pop: 217 275 (2001)

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"It is difficult to say anything right now, and the next few weeks will be crucial in giving a clearer picture," Pradip Phanjoubam of the Imphal Review of Arts and Politics magazine, told the BBC.

From BBC

While the valley areas in Manipur, including its capital, Imphal, are largely inhabited by the Meiteis, Kuki-Zos predominantly live in the surrounding hills.

From BBC

Arambam Noni, an associate professor in Imphal's Dhanamanjuri University says Singh should prioritise "dialogue" and "ensure non-violation of the rule of law".

From BBC

For her, home means only one place - Imphal valley - and she yearns to go back.

From BBC

On the ground, Manipur remains sharply divided: the Meiteis inhabit the Imphal Valley, while the Kukis live in the surrounding hill districts; and security forces continue to patrol the buffer zones that separate the two communities.

From BBC

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