Manipur News

Woman dies in alleged firing in Manipur’s Chassad

A woman was allegedly shot dead during a protest in Chassad village in Manipur’s Kamjong district on Friday night, triggering tension in the area.

Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam calls JNU action a ‘witch hunt’, says ‘let them come without any mask’

Congress Lok Sabha MP Bimol Akoijam on October 9 described the developments surrounding Jawaharlal Nehru University’s (JNU) action over sexual harassment allegations as a “blessing in disguise”, alleging that the proceedings were part of a “witch hunt” intended to silence his voice.

Manipur CM pitches technology-driven maternity benefits at national summit in Delhi

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Friday highlighted the state’s initiatives to strengthen the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) at the national Departmental Summit on Women and Child Development in New Delhi.

‘Bimol Akoijam should be ashamed’: Manipur BJP women’s wing demands his resignation

‘Kaan khulke soonlo’: Biren Singh targets Rahul Gandhi over Congress MP Bimol Akoijam’s dismissal from JNU

Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on October 9 targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the dismissal of Congress MP Bimol Akoijam from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), following a recommendation by the university’s Internal Committee in connection with sexual harassment allegations.

Mary Kom’s ex-husband files defamation complaint over TV interview remarks

Mary Kom’s ex-husband, Karong Onkholer, has filed a criminal defamation complaint against Mary Kom over remarks made in a television interview. The case centres on his claim that the statements harmed his reputation as a husband and father.

Manipur Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen extends relief to conflict-hit IT Road villages

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen has extended humanitarian assistance to conflict-affected villages along the Imphal-Tamenglong (IT) Road, distributing essential food supplies to families facing prolonged insecurity and economic hardship.

JNU sacks Congress MP and professor Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment charges

Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam after its Internal Committee examined sexual harassment allegations. The order said the university acted after due process, available facts and a recommendation for major punishment.

Manipur recorded around 6,000 forest fire incidents last year: Official

Manipur recorded around 6,000 forest fire incidents last year, with forest fires emerging as a major factor contributing to the loss of forest cover in the state, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Anurag Bajpai said on October 9.

Manipur identifies 307 hectares of poppy cultivation in forest areas

The Manipur Forest Department has identified 307 hectares of forest land under poppy cultivation in Churachandpur, Senapati and Chandel districts, with bamboo plantations established across 255 hectares as part of efforts to restore degraded forest areas, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Anurag Bajpai said on October 9.

Manipur police arrest two insurgent cadres in separate operations in Imphal East, West

Manipur security forces arrested two alleged insurgent cadres in separate operations in Imphal East and Imphal West. The arrests followed intelligence inputs linking them to sheltering militants and extortion.

Manipur security forces defuse 27 IEDs on 8-km Kamjong border route

Security forces defused 27 improvised explosive devices along the Shangkhalok-Pilong route in Manipur's Kamjong district. The operation came days after the killing of four Tangkhul Naga civilians, underscoring security concerns near the Myanmar border.

‘Starlink beams turned off over India’: Elon Musk denies satellite usage by insurgents in Manipur

SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has rejected claims that Starlink satellite internet services were used by insurgent groups in Manipur, saying the company's satellite beams are switched off over India.

RAF head constable injured in grenade attack in Manipur’s Imphal East

A head constable of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) sustained minor injuries in a grenade attack at New Lambulane in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Thursday night, October 8.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to visit Manipur, lauds state's athletes

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has agreed to visit Manipur shortly to review sports-related works in the state, including at the National Sports University (NSU) in Imphal.

Manipur CM meets Amit Shah, briefs him on peace efforts; Home Minister to visit state this month

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on October 8 met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and briefed him on steps being taken by the state government to restore peace and normalcy in the violence-affected state.

Manipur: Churachandpur police warn against illegal poppy cultivation

Manipur's Churachandpur district police have urged village chiefs, headmen, chairpersons, secretaries and residents to refrain from illegal poppy cultivation, warning that those involved could face arrest and prosecution.

How sericulture can boost Manipur farmers’ income while helping tackle climate change

As climate change increasingly disrupts agriculture and allied activities in Manipur, sericulture is emerging as a potential livelihood option that can provide farmers with regular income while expanding green cover through perennial host-plant cultivation.

Manipur police bust suspected inter-state codeine syrup network, alleged kingpin held in Gujarat

Manipur Police have arrested the proprietor of a pharmaceutical store in Imphal, suspected to be a key figure in an alleged inter-state network involved in the illegal procurement and distribution of codeine-based cough syrup, and recovered 8,638 bottles of the pharmaceutical drug during a series of operations, officials said.

Manipur: 35-year-old man arrested with 785 grams of suspected brown sugar in Churachandpur

Churachandpur Police arrested a 35-year-old man in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on October 7 and seized around 785 grams of suspected brown sugar packed in 60 soap cases from his possession, along with a Pulsar motorcycle, police said.

Manipur Dy CM Nemcha Kipgen pushes skill-first agenda for Kangpokpi youth

Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen has stressed the importance of practical, market-oriented skills for youth, as 17 young people from Kangpokpi district completed vocational training in tailoring and mobile phone repair.