Mortal remains of four slain Naga civilians reach Senapati as district observes shutdown
Aug 28, 2026The mortal remains of four Naga civilians allegedly killed by unidentified armed miscreants along the IT Road in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Thursday reached Senapati District Hospital on Friday morning, August 28, as Senapati district headquarters observed a complete shutdown in protest against the killings.
58 FIRs registered over cognisable offences along NH-202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul: Police
Aug 28, 2026As many as 58 FIRs have been registered over incidents involving cognisable offences along National Highway 202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul district since clashes broke out between Kuki and Naga communities in February, according to a police status report submitted before the Manipur High Court.
Indigenous beliefs help protect untouched forest in Manipur’s Phunal Maring
Aug 28, 2026At a time when governments, organisations and communities are increasingly adopting measures to protect forests from the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, an indigenous belief system in Phunal Maring village of Manipur has been quietly preserving a forested area for generations.
Manipur Contractors Forum urges early completion of PMGSY-III tender evaluation
Aug 28, 2026The All Manipur Contractors Association Forum has asked the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister to speed up the PMGSY-III tender evaluation. The forum said delays, revised bidding clauses and the possible allotment of works to outside firms have raised concern among local contractors.
Meira Paibi activists hold massive torch rally in Manipur's Imphal, demand NRC update before census
Aug 28, 2026Meira Paibi activists held a massive torch rally in Imphal on August 27, demanding an NRC update before the Census. The protest extended a wider statewide campaign pressing the government to defer the Census until the NRC process is undertaken.
Manipur: Farmers allegedly attacked in Kangpokpi’s Wakotphai, Kuki bodies accuse NSCN-IM, seek swift probe
Aug 27, 2026Three Kuki organisations alleged that armed cadres attacked unarmed farmers at Wakotphai in Kangpokpi on August 27. They urged swift government intervention, a fair probe and stronger protection for civilians to avoid further escalation.
Special CDO Unit arrests UPPK cadre in Manipur's Kakching
Aug 27, 2026The Special CDO Unit arrested an alleged UPPK cadre from his Kakching residence on 27 August. Investigators are now examining allegations that he recruited a local resident into the banned outfit.
CRPF-escorted medical team attacked in Manipur's Kangpokpi, three ambulances vandalised
Aug 27, 2026A medical team comprising doctors and laboratory technicians from Kangpokpi District Headquarters was allegedly attacked at Chawangkining Liangmei Naga village, around 12 km from Kangpokpi town, while travelling under CRPF escort on the afternoon of August 27.
Manipur CM condemns IT road killings, chairs high-level security meeting
Aug 27, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired a high-level security meeting after four civilians were killed along IT Road in Kangpokpi district. The government condemned the killings and warned of stringent action against illegal arms holders and SoO cadres found carrying weapons outside camps.
CDO-IE arrests alleged active RPF/PLA member in Manipur's Imphal East
Aug 27, 2026A CDO-IE team arrested Ningthoujam Joyshana alias Joy in Imphal East on August 26 after inputs corroborated by 33 Assam Rifles. Investigators are now examining his alleged links with the RPF/PLA as legal proceedings continue.
Naga Council condemns killing of four Liangmai civilians in Manipur's Kangpokpi, seeks SIT probe
Aug 27, 2026The United Naga Council (UNC) has condemned the reported killing of four Naga civilians belonging to the Liangmai community in an ambush along the IT Road between Makui Ashang and Makui Thanamba villages in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Thursday, August 27 morning.
Manipur Wetlands Authority calls for coordinated efforts to protect wetland ecosystems
Aug 27, 2026Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho, who also holds the Forest, Environment and Climate Change portfolio, on Thursday, August 27 chaired the sixth meeting of the Manipur State Wetlands Authority (MSWA) at the Deputy Chief Minister’s Conference Hall in the Civil Secretariat at Mantripukhri.
Four killed, one injured in ambush on IT Road in Manipur’s Kangpokpi, one missing
Aug 27, 2026Tension resurfaced in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Thursday, August 27 after armed miscreants allegedly ambushed Naga civilians along the IT Road, leaving at least four people dead, one injured and another missing, according to sources.
61 years on, Manipur student body remembers four students killed in 1965 hunger march
Aug 27, 2026The All Manipur Students’ Union (AMSU) on Thursday, August 27 observed the 61st Hunger Marchers’ Day, or Chaklam Chongchat, commemorating four student leaders who were killed during a protest against what was described as an artificial scarcity of rice in Manipur in 1965.
Manipur's Taphou Kuki Village Authority rejects NPO allegations, calls for impartial probe into arson incidents
Aug 27, 2026The Taphou Kuki Village Authority has rejected allegations levelled by the Naga People’s Organisation (NPO), Senapati, over recent arson incidents in and around Taphou Kuki village, saying the actions of a few individuals should not be allowed to create hostility between neighbouring communities.
Manipur police arrest two, seize over 2.7 kg brown sugar in separate operations
Aug 27, 2026Manipur police arrested two men and seized suspected brown sugar in separate operations on 26 August. The raids recovered about 2.71 kg of contraband, two vehicles and a mobile phone, with investigation continuing.
Security forces arrest RPF/PLA, KCP (PWG) and SOREPA cadres in Manipur, seize arms and ammunition
Aug 26, 2026Security forces arrested five suspected insurgent cadres in separate operations across Manipur on August 25 and 26, police said.
Amit Shah to lay foundation stone of Manipur's Senapati Medical College in October
Aug 26, 2026Amit Shah is set to visit Manipur in October to lay the foundation stone for a medical college in Senapati. The visit will also include a review of development works as the state seeks support on connectivity, welfare and other projects.
Three-day Manipur Assembly session from September 2; Congress objects to limited duration
Aug 26, 2026The Manipur Assembly will hold a three-day sitting from September 2, with the Congress objecting to the limited duration of the session and saying it would not be adequate to discuss the issues confronting the State.
Six UPPK cadres arrested in Manipur over alleged extortion, kidnapping
Aug 26, 2026Six suspected militants, including a minor, allegedly involved in extortion, intimidation and kidnapping have been arrested in Manipur’s Imphal Valley districts, police said on Wednesday.
Two insurgent cadres arrested in separate operations in Manipur, weapons recovered
Aug 26, 2026Manipur Police arrested two alleged insurgent cadres in separate operations in Imphal West and Chandel districts, recovering an INSAS rifle, magazines and ammunition from one of the accused.
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