Manipur: 53 acres of illegal poppy destroyed in major operation in Kangpokpi Reserve Forest
Nov 20, 2025Security forces, in coordination with the Kangpokpi Forest Division, destroyed extensive illegal poppy cultivation spread across the Phailengkot–Makhan hill ranges under the Koubru Reserve Forest in Kangpokpi district of Manipur.
Manipur forest officials seize five vehicles carrying illegal stone consignment
Nov 19, 2025Manipur forest officials seize five vehicles carrying illegal stones amid crackdown on unlawful mining. Authorities call for public cooperation and warn of strict action against violators
24-hour bandh partially shuts down Imphal valley as groups boycott Sangai Festival
Nov 19, 2025A 24-hour bandh opposing a tourism festival in strife-torn Manipur partially affected normal life in the Imphal valley districts on Wednesday.
Sangai Festival is a strategic platform to boost tourism, not just a celebration: Manipur Tourism Director
Nov 19, 2025Manipur’s Tourism Director Lourembam Bikram has emphasised that the Sangai Festival is not merely an entertainment event but a strategic platform to harness the state’s vast tourism potential. He made the remarks while addressing a one-day workshop on “Tourism Potential in Manipur” held today at the Manipur Press Club. The programme was jointly organised by the Directorate of Tourism and the All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU).
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit Manipur for first time since 2023 ethnic violence
Nov 19, 2025RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will arrive in Manipur on November 20, marking his first visit to the state since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023.
Security forces recover large cache of weapons and explosives in Manipur’s Kakching and Bishnupur districts
Nov 19, 2025In two separate operations conducted on Tuesday, November 18 security forces recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosive materials from Kakching and Bishnupur districts of Manipur, marking a major breakthrough in ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.
Manipur: 3 insurgent cadres arrested in coordinated security operations across the state
Nov 19, 2025In a series of coordinated counter-insurgency operations, security forces and Manipur Police apprehended three active cadres belonging to different proscribed groups from multiple locations across Bishnupur and Imphal West districts on Tuesday, November 18.
Manipur: Security forces arrest five in two major anti-narcotics operations across the state
Nov 19, 2025In two separate operations carried out on November 17 and 18, security forces in Manipur arrested five individuals and seized a significant quantity of suspected heroin along with vehicles used for transportation.
Manipur: COCOMI urges people to support statewide boycott against Sangai Festival
Nov 19, 2025The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has intensified its opposition to the upcoming Manipur Sangai Festival 2025, urging the public to extend full support to a statewide boycott and a mass sit-in demonstration called by internally displaced persons (IDPs) on November 20.
CBI arrests senior accountant in Manipur bribery probe
Nov 18, 2025CBI arrests senior accountant in Manipur bribery case amid ongoing probe. Investigation aims to expose full extent of corruption in public funds
Manipur government urges public backing for Sangai festival as state pushes for recovery
Nov 18, 2025Manipur urges public to back Sangai festival for economic revival and tourism boost. The event highlights the state’s culture and community involvement
Sangai Run 2025 flagged off with 1,500 athletes ahead of Manipur Sangai Festival
Nov 18, 2025The Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS), in collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Manipur, flagged off the “Sangai Run-2025” today as a curtain-raiser to the upcoming Manipur Sangai Festival 2025.
Manipur Congress welcomes High Court’s prompt order on Mapithel Dam PIL
Nov 18, 2025The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has welcomed the Manipur High Court’s immediate intervention on a public interest litigation (PIL) concerning the sudden opening of the Mapithel Dam, which had triggered severe flooding across multiple districts.
Manipur Congress backs displaced families and civil society opposition to Sangai Festival
Nov 18, 2025The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has extended its support to internally displaced people (IDPs) and civil society organisations opposing the state government's plan to hold the Sangai Festival from November 21.
Manipur: Security forces destroy 15 acres of illegal poppy cultivation in Tengnoupal district
Nov 18, 2025Security forces carried out a major anti-narcotics operation on Monday, November 17, in the Khudei Khullen hill range under Tengnoupal Police Station in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, destroying extensive illegal poppy plantations spread across nearly 15 acres.
Manipur Governor reviews state’s anti-narcotics strategy at 10th state-level NCORD meeting
Nov 18, 2025Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla chaired the 10th State-Level Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) meeting at Raj Bhavan on Monday, November 17, bringing together top officials to review the state’s evolving narcotics landscape and chart a strengthened multi-agency response.
Manipur displaced people to protest against Sangai festival launch amid resettlement delay
Nov 17, 2025Internally displaced persons living in relief camps across Imphal Valley districts plan to demonstrate on November 20 against the state government's decision to hold the 10-day Sangai Tourism Festival, beginning November 21.
Manipur: Khelo India Football Tournament begins with grand ceremony in Kangpokpi
Nov 17, 2025The Khelo India Football Tournament 2025 kicked off today at South Changoubung with an energetic opening ceremony, showcasing the government’s continued push to strengthen grassroots sports and promote young talent across the country.
Uprooted, homeless, and still rising: How a Manipur IDP found hope in bamboo and cane
Nov 17, 2025In a remarkable testament to human resilience, an internally displaced person (IDP) from Manipur, Sorokhaibam Gandhi Meitei, has discovered an unexpected artistic talent while struggling to rebuild his life.
Manipur: Kuki-Zo MLAs, UPF–KNO reject report on joining popular govt
Nov 17, 2025A news report published by The Sangai Express on November 16, titled “Kuki-Zo MLAs decide to join formation of popular Ministry,” has drawn strong objections from the United Peoples’ Front (UPF), the Kuki National Organisation (KNO), and several Kuki-Zo MLAs, who have termed the headline misleading and factually incorrect.
COCOMI submits memorandum to PM, challenges Kuki groups’ claims on Manipur’s hill areas
Nov 17, 2025The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has submitted a detailed memorandum to the Prime Minister, countering recent claims made by the United People’s Front (UPF) and the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) regarding historical jurisdiction and ancestral land rights over Manipur’s hill areas.
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