Manipur News

Manipur: Thousands march in Kangpokpi over security concerns, action against armed groups

Thousands of members of the Kuki-Zo community on Saturday, July 4 participated in a peaceful protest rally in Manipur's Kangpokpi district under the banner of the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), alleging attempts to "Balkanise" the hill areas through repeated attacks on Kuki-Zo habitations and demanding immediate government action against the NSCN-IM and the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF).

Manipur CM Khemchand Singh attends funeral of former MLA Vungzagin Valte in Churachandpur, calls for dialogue to restore peace

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday, July 4, attended the funeral service of former Thanlon MLA, late Vungzagin Valte, at his residence in Dorcas Veng, Churachandpur, becoming the first Chief Minister to visit the district since the ethnic violence erupted in the state on May 3, 2023.

Manipur CM makes first Churachandpur visit since ethnic violence; attends funeral of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte

In a significant political development, Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on July 4 visited Churachandpur to attend the funeral of former BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, marking a first visit to the Churachandpur since ethnic violence erupted in the state on May 3, 2023.

Goods trucks bound for Manipur stranded near Silchar, perishable Cargo begins to rot

Hundreds of cargo trucks transporting essential goods from Silchar to Manipur have been stranded for the past several days due to the prevailing security situation in Manipur, leaving transporters facing mounting losses.

Manipur CM reaches Churachandpur amid boycott, shutdown to attend MLA Vungzagin Valte's last rites

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reached Churachandpur by helicopter on July 4 despite a boycott call by several civil society organisations and a shutdown in the district ahead of his visit.

Manipur CM reviews PWD functioning, assesses progress of key infrastructure projects

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reviewed the Public Works Department and ongoing projects on July 3. He said timely, coordinated execution was essential to improve connectivity, infrastructure and public services across the state.

Students stopped from attending school amid Kuki protest in Manipur

Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Leimakhong, were reportedly prevented from attending classes on Friday, July 3, after Kuki protesters blocked the road leading to the school near the Leimakhong Army Camp in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, disrupting normal academic activities.

Kuki groups boycott Manipur CM Khemchand Singh's Churachandpur visit

Kuki civil society organisations in Churachandpur have announced a boycott of Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh's proposed July 4 visit. They said no Meitei individual or official would be allowed into the district until the Kuki-Zo-Meitei conflict is resolved.

Imphal to host Durand Cup 2026 matches and quarter-final at Khuman Lampak

Imphal has been named one of five host cities for the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup, with Khuman Lampak Stadium set to stage league matches and a quarter-final. The schedule brings Manipur into a 24-team competition spread across six groups and five venues.

Manipur: Kuki-Zo groups demand probe into killings, village attacks at Kangpokpi rally

Slain Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte to be laid to rest on July 4, four months after death

The mortal remains of Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte will be laid to rest on Saturday, July 4, more than four months after his death from injuries sustained during the ethnic violence that erupted in the state in 2023.

Manipur govt committed to preserving state's cultural heritage, says CM after Kangla Board meeting

Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Friday, July 3, reaffirmed his government's commitment to conserving and promoting the state's rich cultural and historical heritage following the 34th meeting of the Kangla Board in Imphal.

Manipur transporters urge Centre to probe NHIDCL over NH-37 project, cite poor road condition

The Transporters' and Drivers' Council (TDC) has urged the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to order an immediate inquiry into the execution of the National Highway-37 project by the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), alleging substandard construction and prolonged delays.

'Modi government's divisive ideology': Rahul Gandhi blames Centre after fresh Manipur arson

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on July 2 criticised the Centre over the torching of houses in two tribal villages in Manipur's Kamjong district, alleging that the violence reflects the Modi government's "divisive ideology".

Manipur: Kuki groups attempt to march towards Kanto Sabal village from Leimakhong, forces disperse protesters

A large group of Kuki protesters on July 2 attempted to march from Leimakhong in Kangpokpi district towards Kanto Sabal village on the outskirts of Imphal West district, protesting the continuing economic blockade allegedly being enforced by Naga groups along National Highway-2. Security forces successfully prevented the march and dispersed the protesters without any reported violence.

Manipur: Naga groups vow to continue NH-2 blockade, accuse government of bias

Fresh violence erupts in Manipur's Noney, Kuki Body alleges armed attack on Leikot village

The ongoing violence in Manipur's hill districts intensified, with fresh unrest reported from Noney district after the Kuki Inpi Jiribam, Tamenglong and Noney (JTN) alleged that Leikot Kuki Village was attacked and set ablaze in a pre-dawn attack.

Manipur launches VB G-RAM-G scheme to strengthen rural livelihoods, raises daily wage to Rs 300

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday, July 2 launched the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB G-RAM-G) scheme in the state, stating that the initiative would contribute to achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 by strengthening rural livelihoods and expanding employment opportunities.

Milk production falls short of demand in Manipur, MMPCU steps up modernisation drive

Manipur Milk Producers' Cooperative Union Limited (MMPCU) has intensified efforts to enhance milk production and strengthen the dairy sector in the state, with its Managing Director stating that local production continues to remain significantly below consumption demand despite sustained initiatives.

Six Killings, a 46-Day Blockade, and a State on Edge: Inside Manipur's new crisis

Tensions between Nagas and Kukis, particularly in Kangpokpi, Senapati and parts of Ukhrul district, have created a fresh security challenge. The emergence of abductions, retaliatory violence, economic blockades and new displacement patterns indicates that the crisis is no longer confined to the Meitei-Kuki fault line.

Supreme Court upholds extension for Manipur panchayat polls till October

The Supreme Court on July 2 dismissed a plea challenging the Manipur High Court's decision to extend the deadline for conducting panchayat elections in the state until October 16, 2026, effectively allowing the revised timeline to remain in force.