Manipur News

Manipur police arrest KCP cadre, recover arms and explosives in multiple operations

Manipur Police arrested an active KCP cadre and recovered arms, ammunition and explosives in multiple operations across the state. The seizures, including grenades, rifles and IED components, came as security agencies expanded searches in vulnerable hill and valley districts.

Manipur's Gorkha community holds protest in Kangpokpi over murder of elderly woman

Members of the Gorkha community on May 9 staged a peaceful sit-in protest at Kalapahar in Kangpokpi, demanding swift action against those responsible for the murder of a 63-year-old woman in the Charhajare area earlier this month.

Manipur’s Ritu Chanu wheels past adversity, earns India call-up for Commonwealth Games

Hailing from Nambol Irenbam in Manipur’s Bishnupur district, Ritu has been selected to represent India in the women’s wheelchair basketball team at the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow in 2026.

Manipur CM congratulates wheelchair basketball player Ritu Chanu on Commonwealth Games selection

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on May 9, congratulated wheelchair basketball player Irengbam Ritu Chanu on her selection to represent India in the women’s wheelchair basketball team at the Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow.

KYKL (SOREPA) cadre arrested from Manipur's Imphal West, one mobile phone seized

Manipur police arrested a KYKL cadre in Imphal West during a security operation. A mobile phone was seized and investigations are ongoing.

Manipur Police arrest man with suspected brown sugar worth over 1 kg in Churachandpur

Manipur Police arrested a man in Churachandpur with over one kilogram of suspected brown sugar. Investigation is ongoing as authorities vow to fight drug trafficking.

Assam Rifles averts major escalation along India-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Kamjong

Assam Rifles on May 8 said it swiftly intervened to prevent a major escalation of violence in Kamjong district following heavy firing and explosions reported near Z Choro and opposite Namlee along the India-Myanmar Border.

KNA-B cadre arrested in Manipur's Churachandpur after alleged infiltration from Myanmar

Security forces have arrested an alleged cadre of the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) from Zoveng area in Churachandpur, officials said on May 8.

DESAM demands probe into alleged BOSEM ‘paper scam’, warns of agitation

Democratic Students’ Alliance of Manipur (DESAM) on May 8 demanded strict action against officials of the Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) and the Education Department over an alleged “board paper scam” that it claims has adversely affected thousands of students across the state.

CIRCA alleges ‘cross-border terror attack’ in Manipur, demands action on KNA-B and PDF

Coalition of Indigenes' Rights Campaign (CIRCA) has strongly condemned the attacks carried out on border villages in Kamjong district of Manipur on May 7, alleging that the violence amounted to “external aggression on Indian soil” involving foreign-based militant groups.

Manipur Congress condemns reported attacks on border villages, seeks government intervention

Senior leaders of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee on May 8, condemned the reported attacks on border villages in Manipur and urged the government to take immediate steps to ensure the safety of civilians.

Manipur's BOSEM declares HSLC 2026 results; pass percentage reaches 88.74%

Board of Secondary Education Manipur on May 8 declared the results of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2026, recording an overall pass percentage of 88.74 per cent.

Manipur BJP leader resigns, cites failure to meet people’s aspirations

Elangbam Johnson resigned from the Bharatiya Janata Party on May 8, alleging that the state government had failed to fulfil the aspirations of the people amid the prolonged ethnic crisis in Manipur.

Myanmar-based militants behind deadly border attacks in Manipur, says NPF MLA Leishiyo Keishing

Leishiyo Keishing on May 8 alleged that Myanmar-based militant groups carried out coordinated attacks on border villages in Manipur’s Kamjong district, describing the incident as a case of “external aggression” amid the state’s fragile return to normalcy.

NPP slams suspected KNA-B drone attacks on Manipur border villages, seeks urgent security crackdown

National People's Party has strongly condemned the recent attacks on border villages in Manipur, allegedly carried out by suspected cadres of the Kuki National Army (B) from across the Myanmar border.

Assam Rifles recovers large cache of arms and ammunition in Manipur’s Senapati

Assam Rifles recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during an intelligence-based operation in Manipur's Senapati district on May 7. Officials said the seizure is expected to disrupt illegal weapon supplies to insurgent groups in the region.

Manipur: One month on, demands for justice grow over Tronglaobi children's deaths

Manipur police recover arms, IEDs and rocket shells in Churachandpur search operation

Security forces recovered rifles, IEDs, rocket shells and protective gear from Hengkapkot in Churachandpur. The seizure is part of intensified operations across Manipur's vulnerable hill districts.

Manipur CM reviews security situation after militant attack on Kamjong villages

Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh reviewed Manipur's security situation with senior BSF officials after militants attacked villages in Kamjong district. The assault near the India-Myanmar border has renewed focus on the state's fragile law and order situation.

Church body calls for peace amid Kuki-Tangkhul tensions in Manipur

The Kuki Christian Leaders’ Forum has appealed for calm and dialogue amid rising tensions between Kuki and Tangkhul communities in Manipur. It said a proposed pause in violence and wider church engagement could help restore trust and support peace.

Manipur deputy CM stresses honesty in healthcare at new dental clinic launch

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen inaugurated Saki Dental Care in Kangpokpi and urged ethical conduct in healthcare. She said trust, discipline and integrity are essential as medical services expand in the hill district.