Manipur News

Four arrested in Leilon Vaiphei abduction-murder case, four more suspects identified: Manipur Home Minister

Four suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the abduction and subsequent killing of six civilians in Manipur’s Leilon Vaiphei area, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam informed the state Assembly on Thursday, September 3.

306 killed, 49 remain missing in Manipur violence since May 2023: Home minister

Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam told the Manipur Assembly that 306 people have been killed and 49 remain missing since the ethnic violence began in May 2023. The figures, recorded till August 31, 2026, come after prolonged unrest that also led to President's rule and a change of government.

Manipur: Saikul MLA seeks exam centre, essential supplies and better facilities for IDPs

Saikul MLA Kimneo Haokip Hangshing on Thursday, September 3 raised concerns over the difficulties faced by residents of her constituency and the wider Kangpokpi district amid the prolonged communal conflict in Manipur, urging the state government to improve access to essential services and strengthen support for internally displaced persons (IDPs).

Manipur government warns of legal action over unlawful road blockades

The Manipur government has warned that those behind unlawful road blockades and highway obstructions will face prosecution. The order comes as recurring disruptions have hit essential supplies, prices and public movement across the state.

Manipur: 10.8 kg suspected heroin worth Rs 80 crore seized in Jiribam, driver arrested

Security forces seized 10.8 kg of brown sugar suspected to be heroin, with an estimated international market value of around Rs 80 crore, from Makha Basti in Manipur’s Jiribam district and arrested the driver of the vehicle carrying the consignment, officials said on Thursday, September 3.

Manipur Police, Assam Rifles arrest four insurgents in Chandel

Manipur Police and Assam Rifles arrested four insurgents during a joint search operation in Chandel district. Police said the men were linked to two insurgent groups and were carrying mobile phones and cash.

Manipur Assembly reaffirms NRC resolution amid uproar on first day of session

The Manipur Legislative Assembly on September 2 reaffirmed its earlier resolutions urging the Centre to update the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state before conducting the Census, amid a heated exchange between the ruling BJP and opposition Congress on the opening day of the Assembly session.

Manipur: 25 more houses torched in Kangpokpi’s Tiporam village

At least 25 more houses were allegedly set ablaze by unidentified miscreants in Tiporam village under Chalwa police station in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, officials said on September 2, a day after 10 houses were reportedly burnt in three nearby villages.

Manipur’s Senapati DC calls for wider adoption of natural farming

Senapati Deputy Commissioner Dharun Kumar S on Wednesday, September 2, called upon farmers in the district to adopt and promote natural farming practices, highlighting their potential to improve soil health, reduce dependence on external inputs and make agriculture more sustainable and cost-effective.

Manipur: Injured pastor brought to Senapati hospital after Naga villages attacked

A pastor who was injured while fleeing an armed attack on several Naga villages along the Imphal-Tamenglong Road in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district was brought to the District Hospital in Senapati on Wednesday, September 2, a day after the attack.

Manipur: Kangpokpi chemists condemn attack on medical team, threaten agitation

The Chemist & Druggist Association, Kangpokpi District (CDAKD), has strongly condemned the alleged assault on a government medical team along the IT Road area on August 27, accusing a mob of assaulting healthcare personnel, burning medical supplies and damaging emergency ambulances.

55 km of Manipur’s 398-km Myanmar border fenced, target to complete work by 2028: Govt

Nearly 55 km of Manipur’s 398-km international border with Myanmar has been fenced, with the state government targeting completion of the entire fencing project by 2028, Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam told the Assembly on September 2.

Direct Manipur-Guwahati rail link discussed as NF Railway reviews connectivity, Jiribam-Imphal project

Strengthening railway connectivity in Manipur, including the feasibility of a direct rail link between Manipur and Guwahati, was discussed during meetings between Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava and senior state government officials on September 2.

Manipur Congress blames BJP-led govt for worsening Kuki-Naga tensions in hill districts

The Sadar Hills District Congress Committee (SH-DCC) on September 2 accused the BJP-led Manipur government of failing to contain the prolonged ethnic conflict in the state, alleging that political differences among senior leaders were further aggravating tensions between the Kuki and Naga communities in the hill districts.

Manipur census deferment: ‘First demand is met’, says BJP's Sambit Patra; NRC to follow

Census was deferred in accordance with wishes of people: Manipur CM Y Khemchand Singh

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said the Centre deferred the Census after repeated demands for an updated NRC. He said the move followed Assembly resolutions, a state seminar and public grievances raised with top leaders.

Two Kuki MLAs return to Manipur Assembly in person after over three years

Two Kuki MLAs attended the Manipur Assembly in Imphal in person on Wednesday. Their return broke with the virtual-only practice since the conflict, despite a boycott call from Kuki Inpi Manipur.

‘Manipur is an active volcano’: Congress leader calls for government above community interests

Congress Legislature Party leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh said Manipur needs a government seen as neutral by all communities. He said equal justice and an end to political protection for violence are essential for lasting peace.

Fresh firing, alleged mortar attack reported along Kangpokpi’s IT road, Kuki groups seek action

Fresh incidents of gunfire and alleged mortar attacks were reported along the violence-hit IT Road in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Tuesday, September 1 morning with Kuki civil society organisations and village authorities alleging attacks on civilian settlements by armed groups and questioning the conduct of security forces deployed in the area.

Manipur: Shutdown in Kangpokpi amid fresh violence, CoTU warns govt against repeating 2023 ‘mistakes’

A complete shutdown was observed across Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday, September 1, following the killing of three villagers in an alleged militant attack, while the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) warned the state government against repeating what it called the "mistakes" that led to the widespread violence in 2023.

Kangpokpi attack: Naga village authority alleges firing, arson in three villages in Manipur

The Naga Tapon (Old) Village Authority has alleged that three Liangmai Naga villages in Manipur's Kangpokpi district came under an armed attack early Tuesday, leaving two civilians injured and several houses and properties damaged.