Manipur News

Two held with suspected heroin at Imphal Airport while en route to Bengaluru

Security forces arrested two individuals at Imphal International Airport on April 27, for allegedly attempting to smuggle suspected contraband heroin.

Zeliangrong United Front group calls for restraint, unity amid tensions in Manipur

The Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) has called for restraint and unity among communities in Manipur’s Zeliangrong-inhabited areas amid prevailing tensions, stressing the need to prevent further escalation and maintain peace in the region.

Joint operations in Manipur lead to arrests, recovery of arms and explosives

A series of coordinated joint operations by security forces across multiple districts of Manipur have led to the apprehension of three insurgent cadres and the recovery of arms, ammunition, and explosives, officials said.

Manipur: CIRCA condemns alleged mob assault on activist at Ema Keithel

The Coalition for Indigenes Rights Campaign, Manipur (CIRCA) has strongly condemned an alleged mob assault on Mayengbam Somorjit Luwang, former president of the Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM), at Ema Keithel market. The incident reportedly involved two women who tried to protect him.

Updating 1951 NRC Alongside 2027 Census is Feasible for Protecting the Indigenous People of Manipur

In Manipur, a state grappling with complex issues of illegal immigration, demographic shifts, ethnic tensions, and the preservation of indigenous rights, updating this 1951 NRC emerges not merely as an administrative option but as a pressing necessity that can be effectively coordinated with the upcoming Census 2027.

Three held for alleged attempt to torch tyre workshop in Manipur's Kangpokpi

Manipur Police has arrested three individuals in connection with an alleged attempt to set fire to a tyre workshop at Daili village in Kangpokpi district.

Kuki women’s group demands Central action after killing of two village volunteers in Manipur

The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights has questioned the lack of tangible progress on justice and accountability in Manipur, following the killing of two village volunteers in Ukhrul district. The organisation has called for immediate and visible intervention from the Centre to address the deteriorating security situation.

Kuki CSO alleges ‘state bias’, questions airlifting of suspected attackers in Manipur violence

The Kuki Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Working Committee in Ukhrul has accused the Manipur government and the Centre of differential treatment in handling ongoing ethnic tensions, raising concerns over the reported airlifting of alleged attackers involved in the April 24 violence in Mulam village.

Chapter One: Tronglaobi bomb attack kills two kids; mother survives, but nothing remains

This is not just a report from Manipur—it’s a ground-level journey into a conflict where a single night’s tragedy reveals the deeper fractures shaping everyday life. At its core, the story unravels how loss, uncertainty, and silence intertwine, exposing the human cost behind a crisis that continues to unfold beyond the headlines.

Manipur plans NRC seminar amid confusion over census sequence

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has said the state government is considering a seminar on updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC), as demands grow across the state to carry out the exercise before the Census.

Manipur police arrest one with codeine syrup, intercept fuel-laden vehicles

Manipur Police arrested 21-year-old Warish and seized 151 bottles of Codiva cough syrup. The operation also covered suspected fuel movement towards Moreh through seven intercepted vehicles.

Manipur police arrest six for disrupting public order in Imphal

Manipur Police arrested six people accused of involvement in violence and disturbances in Greater Imphal. The action comes amid intensified security and an ongoing probe into possible wider links.

Manipur Valley tense after protest rally; over 30 injured in clashes

Tension gripped the valley areas of Manipur after a massive protest rally turned volatile, leaving more than 30 protestors injured on April 25.

Manipur CM appeals to family to accept bodies of children killed in Bishnupur bomb blast

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on April 25 appealed to the family of the two children killed in the bomb blast at Tronglaobi in Bishnupur district to accept their bodies, which have remained in a morgue for more than two weeks.

Thousands attend funeral of two village volunteers in Sadar Hills amid calls for security

Two village volunteers killed in a pre-dawn ambush in Manipur’s hill district were laid to rest on April 25 as thousands attended the funeral in Sadar Hills, reflecting grief and growing concern over the security situation in the region.

COCOMI condemns assault on representatives during protest, says stand on Manipur crisis unchanged

The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity on April 25 condemned the assault on some of its representatives during a statewide protest rally and clarified that there has been no change in the organisation’s stand regarding the ongoing crisis in Manipur.

Manipur CM assures crackdown on culprits in Tronglaobi incident; calls it ‘horrific’

Manipur Chief Minister condemns Tronglaobi incident and promises strict action against culprits. Authorities urged to maintain peace and ensure justice.

Manipur govt responds to COCOMI’s questions, appeals for peace across communities

The Government of Manipur on April 25 responded to the seven-point memorandum submitted by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity following a massive statewide protest rally, while appealing for peace and understanding among all sections of society.

Manipur: Tear gas fired as COCOMI rally in Imphal turns tense during march to CM’s residence

A massive rally organised by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) in Imphal on April 25 turned tense after clashes broke out between protesters and security forces, prompting the use of tear gas to disperse crowds.

Two civilians reportedly injured as Assam Rifles convoy breaks through village barricades in Manipur's Ukhrul

Tension was reported in Ukhrul district on April 25 after an Assam Rifles convoy allegedly forced its way through barricades set up by villagers at Talui village, with local sources claiming that two civilians were injured during the incident.

Manipur: COCOMI stages statewide rally, seeks answers on conflict and rehabilitation