Manipur: MSPDCL, MSPCL job aspirants call 24 hour statewide bandh over recruitment delay
Aug 04, 2026The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of the All Manipur MSPDCL & MSPCL Exam Completed Candidates, 2019 has announced a 24-hour statewide bandh from midnight on August 4, escalating its protest against the prolonged delay in the recruitment process for posts under the Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited (MSPDCL) and the Manipur State Power Company Limited (MSPCL).
Imphal West set for complete e-treatment services as Manipur advances digital healthcare
Aug 04, 2026Director of Health Services, Nongthombam Hemantakumar Singh on Tuesday, August 4 announced that Imphal West district will soon become the first in Manipur to provide fully integrated e-treatment services through the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) system, marking a significant step towards digitising healthcare delivery in the state.
Manipur government steps up efforts to establish permanent campus for NIT Manipur
Aug 04, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday, August 4, reaffirmed the Manipur government's commitment to establishing a permanent campus for the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur, while addressing the institute's 13th Convocation at the City Convention Centre in Imphal. He said the government was actively working with stakeholders to facilitate land for the project at the earliest, describing the institute as an important contributor to the development of both the state and the country.
Manipur Child Rights Commission orders urgent probe into alleged food shortage at EMRS hostel
Aug 04, 2026The Manipur child rights panel has ordered an immediate inquiry into alleged food shortages and poor welfare at the EMRS hostel in Zeikhuluang Loktak Project. The order seeks urgent restoration of essentials and a 48-hour action report as concerns over students' health grow.
Students allege hunger, starvation at Eklavya Residential School in Manipur over food shortage; Principal transferred
Aug 04, 2026Allegations of hunger and food shortages at the Eklavya Model Residential School (EMRS) at Zeikhuluang Loktak Project in Manipur have triggered administrative action, with the school's principal being removed from his post on August 3 after reports emerged that students were going without adequate food.
Manipur Police arrest banned KCP (Apunba) insurgent, two in separate drug cases
Aug 04, 2026Manipur Police arrested an active cadre of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Apunba) [KCP (Apunba)] and two other individuals in separate operations across Kakching, Kangpokpi and Thoubal districts, including one linked to a major opium seizure and another found in possession of suspected brown sugar, a firearm and cash.
Manipur CM says peace efforts gaining ground, vows action against ‘vested interests’
Aug 03, 2026At an anti-drug campaign event in Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh said peace efforts in the state are showing encouraging signs. He said all communities want normalcy, even as the government will act against those fuelling violence.
Manipur Dy CM lays foundation stone for Northeast India Bhavan girls' hostel in Pune
Aug 02, 2026Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho laid the foundation stone for the Rani Gaidinliu Girls' Hostel in Pune. Speakers said the project will support Northeastern students and strengthen national integration.
Manipur's Kangpokpi football trio vow to play only for India, urge PM Modi to strengthen football
Aug 02, 2026Three young footballers from Manipur's Kangpokpi district, who recently led Minerva Football Academy to historic titles at the Gothia Cup 2026 in Sweden and the Helsinki Cup 2026 in Finland, have pledged to represent only India and appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen Indian football to help the country qualify for the FIFA World Cup.
Manipur: Ukhrul Kuki body issues 48-hour ultimatum, warns of total shutdown from August 5
Aug 02, 2026The WCKCSOs-Ukhrul has given the Manipur government 48 hours to end an alleged selective blockade on Kuki-Zo supplies. It said a total shutdown will begin from August 5 if the issue is not addressed separately and directly.
Manipur considers redeploying police commandos on highways to curb extortion
Aug 02, 2026The Manipur government is considering redeploying state police commandos on national highways to strengthen security and curb rising incidents of extortion targeting transport vehicles carrying essential commodities and fuel.
Two Meitei men detained in Manipur buffer zone, handed over to police
Aug 02, 2026Two Meitei men were detained by Kuki-Zo volunteers after they allegedly entered the sensitive Gamgiphai buffer zone in Manipur during the early hours of August 1 before being handed over to the police without incident, officials and local sources said.
Manipur CM urges youth to stay drug-free at launch of anti-narcotics campaign
Aug 02, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Sunday, August 2, urged young people to stay away from drugs and play an active role in nation-building, saying a drug-free youth is essential for achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Manipur to form coordination committee to revise convoy movement SOP on NH-37
Aug 02, 2026Manipur has set up a coordination committee to review fuel and LPG convoy rules on NH-37. The move follows transporters' complaints of extortion and pressure over essential supply movement.
Manipur: 4 active militants arrested, arms and explosives recovered in separate operations
Aug 02, 2026Security forces and Manipur Police arrested four active cadres of different militant outfits and apprehended an alleged arms dealer in separate operations across the state on August 1, officials said.
India Post suspends key mail services in Manipur amid security concerns
Aug 01, 2026India Post has suspended three key mail routes in Manipur with immediate effect. The move follows security concerns and recent incidents involving the burning of postal mail.
Manipur's Jadumani Singh settles for Commonwealth Games boxing silver; Preeti, Jaismine strike gold
Aug 01, 2026Manipur boxer Jadumani Singh won the silver medal in the men's 55 kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday, August 1, after going down 0-5 to Australia's Jye Dixon in the final.
Manipur Dy CM Nemcha Kipgen honours Kangpokpi athletes, calls sports a pillar of nation building
Aug 01, 2026Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen on August 1 felicitated outstanding sportspersons from conflict-affected Kangpokpi district, describing sports as one of the strongest pillars of nation building and youth empowerment.
Manipur group sets August 6 deadline for NRC resolution, warns of agitation
Aug 01, 2026The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) on Saturday, August 1 issued an ultimatum to the Governor of Manipur and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, demanding that the State Government initiate steps towards updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) by August 6 to identify alleged illegal immigrants. The organisation warned that it would launch an intensified democratic agitation from August 7 if its demand was not acted upon.
Centre's Rs 682 crore advance tax devolution to boost Manipur's development: CM
Aug 01, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Saturday, August 1, said the Centre's advance tax devolution of Rs 682 crore will strengthen the state's development initiatives and accelerate its overall progress.
Manipur: Man missing in Churachandpur flood found dead after two-day search, relief efforts intensify
Aug 01, 2026The body of a 33-year-old man who had gone missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Manipur's Churachandpur district was recovered on Saturday, August 1 bringing to an end a two-day search operation, officials said
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