Manipur News

Yumnam Khemchand Singh tables fiscal policy statements as Manipur Assembly passes Rs 1,258 Crore budget for seven departments

Manipur Assembly approves Rs 1,258 crore budget for seven departments. The move aims to enhance development and operational efficiency in the state.

Thawai Kuki Village Authority rejects ‘hamlet’ claim, cites historical and legal records

The Thawai Kuki Village Authority has responded to the March 14 statement issued by the Thoyee (Thawai Tangkhul) Village Authority, rejecting the claim that Thawai Kuki is a subordinate hamlet under Tangkhul jurisdiction.

Eleven Manipur state forest service officers promoted to Indian Forest Service

In a significant development for forest administration in Manipur, eleven officers from the State Forest Service of the state have been promoted to the prestigious Indian Forest Service.

Census protests intensify in Manipur amid demands for NRC and immigrant identification

Tensions surrounding the proposed census exercise in Manipur escalated on Tuesday, March 17 as a large number of protestors attempted to march towards the Directorate of Census at Porompat, demanding the suspension of the enumeration process until key concerns are addressed.

One Manipur: Building a Sustainable Future Beyond Ethnic Boundaries

For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others (Romans 12:4-5 NIV).

Noted Manipuri writer Haobam Nalini wins Sahitya Akademi Award 2025 for "Kanglamdriba Eephut"

Noted Manipuri writer Haobam Nalini has been conferred the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025 in the Manipuri language category for her acclaimed short story collection Kanglamdriba Eephut.

Kiwi farming reshapes Manipur's Senapati economy as growers seek cold storage support

Kiwi farming is transforming Senapati's economy, offering new income avenues for farmers. However, the need for cold storage facilities remains critical to sustain growth and reduce losses.

Five insurgent cadres arrested near Indo-Myanmar border, key accused in NH-2 arson case held in Manipur

Security forces and police in Manipur have arrested five cadres linked to valley-based insurgent groups (VBIGs) and apprehended a key accused in a recent arson case along National Highway-2.

Kuki groups respond to NSCN-IM (Eastern Flank) statement, call for probe into civilian killings

The Kuki Organization for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) and the Village Volunteers Eastern Zone (VVEZ) have issued separate statements responding to a recent statement attributed to leaders of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (Isak‑Muivah) (NSCN-IM), expressing concern over the narrative surrounding recent incidents in the hill districts of Manipur.

Manipur MP Leishemba Sanajaoba urges centre to preserve Koirengei Airfield as national heritage site

Leishemba Sanajaoba, Member of Parliament from Manipur, has urged the Centre to take steps to preserve the historic Koirengei Airfield as a national heritage site, highlighting its crucial role during World War II.

Peace agreement with UNLF(P) in force, outfit has 1,435 'verified cadre': Manipur minister

Govindas Konthoujam, Home Minister of Manipur, informed the Manipur Legislative Assembly on March 16 that the peace agreement signed with the insurgent outfit United National Liberation Front (UNLF) remains in force and that 1,435 cadres of the group have already been verified by the authorities.

Manipur: Thadou Students’ Association alleges misuse of community name in police complaint

The Thadou Students’ Association (TSA) has rejected a complaint filed at Kangpokpi Police Station against social activist Ashang Kasar, calling it a “baseless” attempt to misuse the name of the Thadou community and escalate ethnic tensions in Manipur.

Manipur innovator builds affordable machines to simplify mushroom farming

Heavy rain, hailstorm disrupt normal life across Manipur, houses damaged, crops hit

Normal life was disrupted in several parts of Manipur following heavy rainfall accompanied by hailstorm and gusty winds, which caused damage to houses and standing crops across multiple districts.

Manipur police net militant, arms cache, bank burglar and drug carrier in single-day sweep across state

Manipur police arrested a militant, bank burglar and drug carrier in a major operation. An arms cache was also seized as part of efforts to maintain law and order

Manipur: Complaint filed against panelist over remarks on killing of Kuki men

A formal complaint has been submitted to Kangpokpi Police Station seeking registration of an FIR against Ashang Kasar, a panellist on a television discussion programme and Advisor of the Indigenous Peoples Forum Manipur, for alleged misleading remarks on the killing of two Kuki men.

Lakshmipriya Devi's Boong becomes first Manipuri film to cross Rs 1 crore at box office

Boong becomes the first Manipuri film to cross Rs 1 crore at the box office, marking a historic achievement. This success is expected to boost regional cinema and inspire local filmmakers

Manipur on alert after heavy rain and hailstorms batter several districts

Manipur faces heavy rain and hailstorms leading to alerts and disruptions. Authorities urge residents to follow safety guidelines and avoid travel

Identity records counter ‘illegal immigrant’ claims in Manipur's slain Kuki men case

Amid continuing tensions in Manipur’s hill districts, identity records have surfaced clarifying the citizenship status of two Kuki men who were recently found dead in Kamjong district, countering claims circulating on social media that they were “illegal immigrants.”

Manipur: CoTU withdraws ultimatum after assurance of NIA probe into killing of two Kuki-Zo villagers in state

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has withdrawn the 48-hour ultimatum it issued earlier demanding the arrest of those responsible for the killing of two Kuki-Zo villagers in Kamjong district, after authorities assured that the case would be handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for a detailed probe.

From crisis to recognition: Manipuri child artist in BAFTA-winning film 'Boong' dreams of returning home

For 11-year-old Fary Khoirom, a child artist displaced by the ongoing violence in Manipur, the recent global recognition of the Manipuri film Boong at the BAFTA Awards has become a rare moment of hope amid uncertainty and hardship.