Manipur: CRPF marathon in conflict-hit Kangpokpi promotes fitness, unity
Sep 09, 2026More than 250 runners and sports enthusiasts participated in a 10-km marathon organised by the 94 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Manipur’s Kangpokpi on September 9, in an initiative aimed at promoting fitness, sportsmanship and community participation.
Manipuri musician killing: Accused wanted to ‘teach him a lesson’ over noise objection
Sep 09, 2026The seven men arrested in connection with the killing of Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in southeast Delhi allegedly wanted to “teach him a lesson” after he objected to noise and commotion outside his home, police said on September 9.
Manipur: COTU warns of retaliatory restrictions over alleged blockade against Kuki-Zo community
Sep 09, 2026The Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU), representing the Kuki-Zo community in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, on Wednesday strongly condemned what it described as a “selective and communal blockade” allegedly imposed by groups from the Liangmai and Tangkhul communities against the Kuki-Zo community.
NESO condemns killing of Manipuri musician in Delhi, seeks swift justice
Sep 09, 2026The North Eastern Students’ Organisation (NESO) on September 9 condemned the killing of 54-year-old Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in Southeast Delhi and demanded an immediate and impartial investigation into the incident.
Last rites of musician Chongtham Vikram Singh performed in Imphal
Sep 09, 2026The last rites of Manipur musician Chongtham Vikram Singh were performed in Imphal on Wednesday, September 9, after his mortal remains arrived at Imphal International Airport earlier in the afternoon.
Naga body calls for boycott of Manipur CM’s Luangkao visit over six killings
Sep 09, 2026The Working Committee of the Joint Tribes Council Manipur (WC-JTCM) has called for a boycott of Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s proposed visit to Luangkao village on September 12, citing the alleged abduction and killing of six Liangmai Naga men in May.
‘What is Amit Shah’s MHA doing to stop growing lawlessness?’: Rahul after Manipuri musician’s killing
Sep 09, 2026Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on September 9 attacked the Modi government over the killing of a 54-year-old musician from Manipur in Delhi, questioning what the Union Home Ministry and Delhi Police were doing to address what he called “growing lawlessness”, particularly against people from the Northeast.
Musician Chongtham Vikram’s body brought to Imphal, family seeks strict punishment against perpetrators
Sep 09, 2026The mortal remains of renowned Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh, who died after an alleged assault in Delhi on September 7, were brought to Imphal on Wednesday, September 9 where family members, friends and well-wishers gathered at Imphal International Airport to receive the body.
Manipur singer Sadananda Hamom seeks capital punishment for culprits in Chongtham Vikram killing case
Sep 09, 2026Renowned Manipuri singer Sadananda Hamom has demanded capital punishment for those responsible for the alleged brutal killing of musician Chongtham Vikram Singh in Delhi.
Manipuri musician’s death triggers ‘crime capital’ row between Congress, BJP
Sep 08, 2026The death of a 54-year-old Manipuri musician following an alleged assault in Delhi triggered a political slugfest on September 8, with the Congress calling the national capital a “crime capital” and the BJP hitting back by raising Congress leader Sam Pitroda’s controversial remarks on people from the Northeast.
Manipur Police seize 1,000 litres of DIC liquor in Moidangpok, two detained
Sep 08, 2026A joint team in Imphal West seized around 1,000 litres of DIC liquor from a Bolero pickup in Moidangpok Mamang Leikai. The two detainees and the vehicle were handed over to the Excise Station at New Keithelmanbi for further action.
Candlelight vigil held at Kangla for slain Manipuri guitarist Chongtham Vikram
Sep 08, 2026A candlelight vigil was held at the Western Gate of Kangla in Imphal on September 8 in memory of Manipuri guitarist Chongtham Vikram, who allegedly died after being assaulted in Delhi.
Assam Rifles promotes women’s literacy and empowerment in Manipur
Sep 08, 2026The Assam Rifles organised a lecture on women’s literacy and empowerment at Borobekra Higher Secondary School in Manipur on the occasion of International Literacy Day.
Manipur Rajya Sabha MP Sarda Devi visits family of deceased musician Chongtham Vikram
Sep 08, 2026Rajya Sabha MP Sarda Devi on September 8 visited the family of the deceased Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram at Lourung Purel Leikai in Thangmeiband, Imphal West, and offered her condolences.
‘I read news of Northeast people being killed, today it is my own son’: Vikram’s mother
Sep 08, 2026The mother of the deceased Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram said she had often read and cried over reports of people from the Northeast being killed or assaulted in mainland India, but never imagined that her own son would become a victim of such violence.
Manipur CM urges Delhi CM for swift, high-level probe into death of musician C. Vikram Singh
Sep 08, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has asked Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta for an urgent, high-level probe into the alleged assault and death of musician C. Vikram Singh. The appeal comes amid grief in Manipur and concerns over justice and safety for Northeastern residents in Delhi.
‘Ensure swift justice’: Manipur CM writes to Delhi CM over musician’s death
Sep 08, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has urged Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to ensure a swift, transparent and time-bound investigation into the alleged assault and subsequent death of Manipuri musician C. Vikram Singh in New Delhi.
Kuki groups seek clarity over raid on SoO designated camp in Manipur
Sep 08, 2026The Kuki Inpi and civil society organisations of Saikul in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district have sought an explanation from the government over the reported raid on a Suspension of Operations (SoO) designated camp at Gamphum under Saikul police station.
‘Saw people chasing someone, closed door in fear’: Neighbour recalls deadly assault on Manipuri musician
Sep 08, 2026A neighbour said she shut her door in fear after seeing people chase C. Vikram Singh outside his southeast Delhi home. The killing has prompted a police probe into a possible racist motive and protests by the Northeast community.
Manipur CLP leader condemns killing of Manipuri man in Delhi, seeks time-bound probe
Sep 08, 2026Manipur Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader K Meghachandra has condemned the killing of Manipuri man C Vikram Singh in Delhi, calling it “inhuman” and demanding an impartial and time-bound investigation into the incident.
‘We are not seeking revenge, we are seeking justice’: Wife of musician C. Vikram Singh
Sep 08, 2026Manipur-origin musician C. Vikram Singh has died in Delhi following an alleged physical assault involving delivery executives, according to his family.
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