Manipur News

Ex-Serviceman among two killed in suspected militant ambush in Manipur’s Ukhrul

An ex-serviceman of the Indian Army was among two people killed and at least two others critically injured in a suspected militant ambush in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Saturday, police said.

Five-day shutdown across Manipur over Tronglaobi bomb attack; Meira Paibis set April 25 deadline for arrests

A five-day statewide shutdown has been called across Manipur starting Sunday (April 19), as women’s groups and civil society organisations intensified their demand for justice in the Tronglaobi bomb attack.

Law & order in Manipur sensitive but under control: CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh says law and order is sensitive but under control. He appeals to the public for cooperation to maintain peace and security.

Man shot dead in suspected militant ambush along NH-202 in Manipur

A man was shot dead in a suspected militant ambush along National Highway-202 in Manipur on (April 18) Saturday afternoon amid continuing tensions in the region.

Child Policy still pending in Manipur despite severe impact of ongoing crisis on Children

Manipur's ongoing crisis continues to impact children severely, with no child policy in place yet. Authorities are urged to act swiftly to safeguard children's welfare amid rising concerns.

Internet services restored in five Manipur districts after temporary suspension

Manipur government has revoked the temporary suspension of mobile internet and data services, including VPN services, in five districts—Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching and Bishnupur—with immediate effect, following a review of the prevailing law and order situation and public inconvenience.

Manipur: Active KYKL (SOREPA) cadre held near Moreh, Myanmar currency seized

Security forces arrested an active cadre of the proscribed outfit KYKL (SOREPA) during an operation carried out along the Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district on Friday, April 17.

Tear gas fired as torch rally turns tense in Manipur’s Imphal East

Tension gripped parts of Imphal East on April 17 after security forces fired tear gas shells to disperse protesters during a torch rally staged at Khurai Lamlong amid ongoing unrest in Manipur.

Manipur child rights panel flags ‘grave violations’, issues advisory over use of force

The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights has issued a statutory advisory expressing serious concern over recent incidents in the state, flagging what it described as “grave violations of child rights” and calling for restraint in handling public protests.

Natural farming gains momentum in Manipur's Kangpokpi as experts warn of ecological crisis

A growing shift towards sustainable agriculture is taking shape in Manipur’s Sadar Hills, as experts and community leaders called for urgent adoption of natural farming practices to counter the ecological damage caused by chemical-intensive agriculture.

Manipur CM calls for dialogue, peace during Ukhrul visit

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visits Ukhrul, urging peace and dialogue to resolve regional issues. He assures support for development and calls for collective harmony.

Manipur Chief Minister begins Ukhrul outreach, villagers flag water and road issues

Manipur chief minister heads to Ukhrul, receives warm welcome en route

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh began a road journey to Ukhrul district on Friday, April 17, continuing a series of outreach visits aimed at strengthening peace and reconciliation across Manipur.

Manipur torch rally halted in Imphal West after scuffle, tear gas used to disperse protesters

Manipur Police arrest PREPAK (Pro) cadre; six held over shutdown in Imphal East

Manipur Police arrested an alleged active cadre of the proscribed outfit People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Pro) in Thoubal district on April 16, officials said.

NIA arrests five in Manipur’s Bishnupur mortar blast case

National Investigation Agency is currently probing the Tronglaobi bomb blast case, with five suspected cadres of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA) arrested so far, Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam said.

Manipur CM, JAC fail to resolve Tronglaobi demands; talks to continue

Members of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) protesting the Tronglaobi incident, along with relatives of the victims, held nearly three-hour discussions with Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on April 15.

Joint forces destroy 10 bunkers in Manipur hills during NH-202 operations

In a coordinated counter-insurgency push, joint teams of the Indian Army, CAPF, and Manipur Police carried out area domination operations along NH-202, dismantling multiple hostile structures in the region.

Internet suspension extended in 5 Manipur districts amid law & order concerns

The Government of Manipur has extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services in five districts of the state for another two days, citing ongoing law and order concerns.

Manipur cop suspended over alleged links with banned insurgent outfit

Manipur Police has suspended a havildar following his arrest over alleged links with a banned insurgent outfit.

Manipur: Nine tribes demand Tengnoupal district HQ at Khebung, warn of highway bandh

District Development Co-Ordination Committee (DDCC) representing nine tribes from Tengnoupal and Chandel demanded construction of infrastructure for District HQ Tengnoupal at Khebung.