Manipur News

NCB arrests Myanmar-based drug kingpin in Manipur, dismantles cross-border narcotics network

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a Myanmar-based alleged drug kingpin from Manipur's Churachandpur district, dealing a major blow to an international narcotics trafficking network operating across India's Northeast.

Manipur BJP protests against Congress, Rahul Gandhi over politicising student issue

Manipur: Suspected militants blow up PMGSY bridge in Kamjong, torch telecom vehicle; police launch probe

Suspected militants blew up a Bailey bridge over the Namban Lok River in Manipur's Kamjong district using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on July 22, severing the only road link connecting several villages to the district headquarters, police said.

‘Youth deserve solutions, not political theatrics’: Manipur CM attacks Rahul Gandhi over NEET protest

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh criticised Rahul Gandhi over the Opposition's NEET protest outside the Prime Minister's residence. He said student concerns should be handled through debate, reforms and accountability rather than political theatrics.

Manipur CM distributes Rs 91.66 crore welfare benefits to over 2.4 lakh beneficiaries

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Wednesday, July 22 distributed welfare benefits worth Rs 91.66 crore to more than 2.4 lakh beneficiaries under 17 schemes implemented by the state's Social Welfare Department and launched the Integrated Monthly Pension Processing System to streamline pension disbursement.

Manipur: Kuki CSO issues 24-hour ultimatum over alleged seizure of relief supplies, warns of economic blockade

The Working Committee of Kuki Civil Society Organisations (WCKCSOs)-Ukhrul has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the district administrations of Imphal East, Kangpokpi and Ukhrul, demanding immediate intervention to stop the alleged confiscation and burning of essential commodities bound for Kuki-Zo inhabited areas. The committee warned that failure to address the issue would result in a three-day counter economic blockade beginning at midnight on July 23.

Manipur Congress protests Rahul Gandhi's detention, submits memorandum to Governor

The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC), led by its president and former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh, on Wednesday, July 22 staged a protest march in Imphal against the detention of Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi by the Delhi Police during a protest in the national capital and submitted a memorandum to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla seeking his intervention.

Manipur Police arrest two militants in separate operations, seize pistol and cash

Manipur Police and security forces arrested two militants in separate operations in Bishnupur and Thoubal on July 16. The raids led to the seizure of a pistol, cash and fresh scrutiny of the suspects' network.

One active PREPAK (PRO) cadre held with pistol in Manipur's Thoubal during search operation

Security forces arrested an active cadre of the proscribed PREPAK (Progressive) faction during an operation in Manipur's Thoubal district.

Manipur Congress condemns Rahul Gandhi's detention, says 'voice of youth cannot be silenced'

Manipur Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh on July 21 strongly condemned the detention of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi following a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence in New Delhi, describing him as the voice of India's youth, students, farmers, workers and marginalised communities.

Durand Cup build-up begins in Imphal with women's exhibition match, Kangla Warriors triumph in shootout

The countdown to the Imphal chapter of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup began on a celebratory note with a Women's Exhibition Football Match between Kangla Warriors and Sangai Strikers at the SAI Ground in Imphal.

'No more extortion in KCP-PWG's name': Outfit chief after surrender of 46 cadres

The chairman of the Kangleipak Communist Party-People's War Group (KCP-PWG), Laishram Ranjit Meitei, on July 21 declared that the outfit would no longer engage in any illegal or armed activities, asserting that anyone committing crimes in the group's name henceforth would have no association with the organisation.

Kuki Inpi alleges 'selective' NIA action in Manipur, demands impartial probe into all ethnic violence cases

Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of the Kuki tribes, on July 21 criticised the recent arrests of Kuki-Zo community members by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), alleging that the action was politically motivated and calling for an impartial investigation into all cases of violence linked to the ongoing ethnic conflict in Manipur.

Manipur HM says efforts underway to bring Kuki, Naga insurgent groups to negotiating table after KCP-PWG surrender

Manipur Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh on July 21 said the state government has initiated efforts to bring armed insurgent groups from the Kuki and Naga communities to the negotiating table, following the surrender of 46 cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party-People's War Group (KCP-PWG).

46 KCP-PWG cadres surrender with arms in Manipur, government welcomes move

The Manipur government and IGAR (South) on July 21 jointly welcomed 46 cadres of the Kangleipak Communist Party-People’s War Group (KCP-PWG) who surrendered and laid down their arms to return to the mainstream. A homecoming ceremony was held at the Mantripukhri Garrison, Headquarters Assam Rifles (South), in Imphal East district, where the cadres surrendered before Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh.

Nambol River overflows in Manipur's Bishnupur; 100 houses flooded

Incessant rainfall caused the Nambol River to overflow at Kongkham Mamang Leikai in Nambol, under Manipur's Bishnupur district, flooding around 100 houses and prompting residents to take precautionary measures to prevent further inundation.

Three members of banned insurgent outfit arrested near India-Myanmar border in Manipur; two illegal bunkers destroyed

Security forces arrested three alleged members of a banned insurgent outfit near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur's Chandel district and destroyed two illegal bunkers in a separate operation in Ukhrul district, police said on Tuesday, July 21.

KOHUR accuses Manipur govt of inaction over Kuki-Zo blockade, seeks immediate intervention

The Kuki Organisation for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has criticised the Manipur government's response to the ongoing economic blockade affecting Kuki-Zo-inhabited areas, alleging official inaction and urging immediate steps to restore the free movement of essential supplies.

Manipur: Two militant bunkers destroyed in Ukhrul, three KYKL cadres held near Indo-Myanmar border

Security forces destroyed two militant bunkers and recovered arms and ammunition during a joint operation in Manipur's Ukhrul district, while three active cadres of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) outfit were arrested near the Indo-Myanmar border in Chandel district, police said on July 20.

Man shot dead, wife critically injured in attack at Imphal East home

A 52-year-old man was shot dead while his wife sustained critical injuries after unidentified assailants attacked them inside their residence in Manipur's Imphal East district in the early hours of Monday, July 20, police said.

Manipur students' body flags poor condition of Tamenglong–Tousem road, urges government to reconstruct it

The Zeme Students' Organisation Manipur (ZSOM) has urged the Manipur government to immediately restore and reconstruct the Tamenglong–Tousem Headquarters Road, describing it as the lifeline of the Tousem subdivision and warning that its deteriorating condition has severely affected the lives of residents.