Manipur News

Manipur: CoTU backs KSO demand for unrestricted movement of essential supplies along IT Road

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills Kangpokpi, on September 21 backed an ultimatum issued by the Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Twilang Block, seeking unrestricted movement of essential commodities to the Twilang area through the IT Road by September 23.

‘Who Will Be Next?’: Biren Singh condemns killing of 17-year-old in Manipur’s Tamenglong

Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on September 21 condemned the killing of 17-year-old NK Wiphenbou in Tamenglong district and called for swift action against those responsible.

‘Naga-Kuki conflict still increasing’: Congress raises Manipur crisis With Rahul Gandhi

Manipur Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh on September 21 said he met Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and briefed him on the prevailing situation in Manipur, including tensions between the Naga and Kuki communities and the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities.

Congress leader Baghel alleges Himanta-AIUDF ‘alliance’ in Nagaon bypoll

AICC General Secretary and Assam in-charge Bhupesh Baghel on September 21 alleged that an understanding between Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal was visible in the ongoing Nagaon electoral contest.

Four Manipur Civil Service officers appointed to IAS

The Centre has appointed four Manipur Civil Service officers to the IAS under the Manipur cadre. The postings fill Select List 2024 vacancies and place the officers on probation.

24-hour shutdown over 1949 merger agreement affects normal life in Manipur

Normal life was affected across Manipur on Monday as a 24-hour statewide shutdown called by proscribed group National Revolutionary Front (NRF) of Manipur began over the 1949 merger agreement between Manipur and India.

17-year-old Naga youth allegedly killed by suspected militants in Manipur's Tamenglong

A 17-year-old youth was allegedly murdered by suspected militants in Manipur's Tamenglong district on September 21, according to reliable sources.

Manipur marks first-ever prisons department Raising Day, CM calls for reform and rehabilitation

Manipur marked the first Raising Day of its Prisons and Correctional Services Department as Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh called for prisons to focus on correction, reformation and rehabilitation. The event underlined demands for staffing, modernisation and greater recognition for the department.

Manipur CM distributes offer forms to 93 candidates under Die-in-Harness Scheme

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh distributed offer forms to 93 eligible candidates under the Land Resources Department's Die-in-Harness Scheme. The process also covered district beneficiaries online, while he asked selected candidates to serve diligently.

Manipur designer Robert Naorem showcases State’s textiles at Milan fashion event

Manipur fashion designer Robert Naorem showcased the State’s handloom and textile traditions at an international fashion event in Milan, Italy, on Sunday, September 20.

Longpi ambush survivor Nei Esther Gangte dies after week-long battle for life in Manipur

Twenty-one-year-old Nei Esther Gangte, who survived an ambush in Manipur’s Noney district that killed two villagers, died at the District Hospital in Churachandpur on Sunday, September 20, after battling multiple bullet injuries for a week. Her death took the toll in the September 13 attack to three.

Manipur: Nine pistols, lathode gun, grenade recovered in joint search operation

A joint team of Imphal West CDO and 33 Assam Rifles recovered arms and a grenade near Akham and Lamdeng villages. The seizure adds to ongoing searches for illegal weapons in vulnerable areas of Manipur.

Bengal man escapes alleged abduction in Manipur, vehicle driver arrested

A West Bengal resident allegedly abducted after arriving at Imphal airport escaped from his abductors by pulling the handbrake of the vehicle in which he was being transported and fleeing to security personnel for help, police said. The incident took place in Naranseina and came to light on September 19.

Manipur: Four insurgent cadres arrested in separate operations, arms and ammunition seized

Security forces arrested four alleged cadres and associates of proscribed insurgent outfits in separate operations across Bishnupur, Imphal West and Imphal East districts of Manipur on September 19 and 20, with a 9 mm pistol, grenades, detonators and live ammunition recovered during the operations, officials said.

Delhi Manipuri Academic Fraternity urges restraint over media coverage of JNU ICC sexual harassment case

The Delhi Manipuri Academic Fraternity has urged restraint in the public discussion of an alleged sexual harassment case before the JNU ICC. It said speculative coverage and sharing of alleged case material could affect confidentiality, privacy and due process.

Manipur: Joint CDO-IW, Assam Rifles operation recovers arms cache in Imphal West

A joint CDO-Imphal West and Assam Rifles operation recovered arms and ammunition in Sajirok. Investigators are now tracing the source and possible links behind the cache.

Kuki Inpi condemns arrest of seven villagers, alleged force against protesters in Manipur's Kangpokpi

Kuki Inpi Manipur has condemned the alleged detention of seven Kholen villagers by the CRPF in Kangpokpi. The body has also sought an investigation into protest force claims and compensation for damaged property.

Two Assam men held with 2.3 kg amphetamine tablets in Manipur

A joint team in Senapati arrested two men from Assam after seizing 2.3 kg of amphetamine tablets. The case widened with another arrest, while police separately recovered two stolen vehicles in Manipur.

Manipur beauty queen takes up pothole repairs on Sugnu–Lamda road

Manipur police arrest two insurgents in separate operations

Manipur Police arrested two active insurgents in separate operations in Bishnupur and Imphal West on September 19. The arrests involved cadres linked to the RPF/PLA and the NRFM.

Manipur: Tension flare up ion Manipur’s Kangpokpi district over the arrest of 6 individuals

Tension flared up in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district following the arrest of at least 6 individuals by security forces from Kholep village (West Haipi) near Chawangkining village of the same district on September 19.