Manipur News

Manipur Assembly fixes 1951 as NRC base year, 24,475 illegal immigrants detected; 14,992 pushed back

The Manipur Legislative Assembly on September 7 resolved that 1951 will be the base year for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state, with Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam saying the government will pursue the matter with the Centre in line with the House resolutions.

23 houses burnt in May 7 attack on Manipur border villages, police probing case: Minister Govindas Konthoujam informs assembly

The Manipur Police are investigating an attack by armed militants on three border villages in Kamjong district near the Myanmar border, State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam informed the Manipur Legislative Assembly on Monday, September 7.

Naga MLAs abstain from Manipur assembly session, demand justice in Leilon Vaiphei killing, action against Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen

Naga legislators in Manipur on Monday, September 7 abstained from the final sitting of the ongoing Assembly session, protesting the alleged abduction and killing of Leilon Vaiphei and demanding justice for the victim as well as action against Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen over alleged links between her husband and the Kuki National Front-P (KNF-P).

Manipur: Security forces arrest two suspected insurgent cadres in separate operations

Security forces arrested two suspected active cadres of insurgent groups in separate operations in Manipur, police said.

“Half cooked and half amended”: JFD seeks rectification of Manipur census deferment notification

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) has described the Centre’s amended notification deferring house-listing operations for Census 2027 in Manipur as “half cooked and half amended” and urged the government to issue a revised order covering the entire census process.

Manipur: Protest seeking justice for conflict victims turns violent, police use tear gas

Tension prevailed at Khwairamband Ima Keithel in Imphal on Sunday, September 6 after a protest demanding justice for people killed and missing during the ongoing conflict in Manipur turned tense, with police using tear gas to disperse demonstrators who attempted to take out a rally.

‘Bodies will be taken to CM, Home Minister's residences’: Naga group warns of escalation over Leilon Vaiphei case

Protest erupted at Khwairamband Ima Market in Imphal, Manipur on Sunday, September 6 demanding justice for victims of the ethnic conflict in Manipur, with participants seeking action in cases involving people who were killed or remain missing since violence erupted in the state on May 3, 2023.

Manipur publishes final electoral rolls, total electorate stands at 19.60 lakh

Manipur has published the final photo electoral rolls for all 60 Assembly constituencies. The updated list follows a revision drive that processed claims, objections and service voters' data.

Manipur security forces recover 3 IEDs in Jiribam, destroy them safely

Security forces recovered and destroyed three IEDs in Manipur’s Jiribam district after receiving specific intelligence. The operation came amid heightened security concerns, days after a grenade attack on an MLA’s residence drew political condemnation.

Manipur women vendors seek action on NRC, caution against political use

Two UKNA militants killed in Manipur gunfight, two others injured

A joint Army and Assam Rifles operation in Churachandpur killed two UKNA militants after an exchange of fire. The encounter led to weapons recoveries and the search operation is continuing in nearby jungles.

Manipur: Fourteen civil society groups welcome census deferment, renew call for NRC update

Joint Team arrests KCP (Apunba) extortionist in Manipur's Imphal West

A joint team of the CDO, Imphal West, and 33 Assam Rifles arrested an alleged KCP (Apunba) cadre from his home in Imphal West. Officials did not disclose further details on the alleged extortion activities or legal action.

Kuki Inpi Manipur demands separate administration with legislature, cites ‘systematic’ discrimination

Kuki Inpi Manipur has criticised the latest Assembly session for ignoring atrocities and humanitarian concerns affecting the Kuki-Zo community. The group says this reflects deeper institutional injustice and strengthens its demand for a separate administration with a legislature.

CoTU backs Manipur CM Khemchand’s outreach, urges action against armed groups

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills, has backed the Manipur government’s recent efforts towards peace and reconciliation, saying the leadership of Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand has created some space for dialogue and political engagement between communities.

JFD demands Manipur Assembly push NRC update with 1951 base year before census

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) has urged the Manipur government to ensure that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is updated with 1951 as the base year before the census exercise is conducted in the state.

Centre formally defers Census 2027 house-listing in Manipur

The Centre has formally deferred the house-listing operations for Census 2027 in Manipur until further declaration, according to a notification issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs on September 5.

Manipur BJP govt has no roadmap to restore peace: Congress leader Meghachandra

Manipur Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader Keisham Meghachandra Singh on September 5 alleged that the BJP-led government has failed to formulate a concrete roadmap to restore peace and normalcy in the violence-hit state.

Manipur: 37 more Tapon villagers evacuated to Senapati, total displaced reaches 82

Another 37 displaced villagers from violence-hit Tapon Namsan (Lower) village were evacuated to Senapati on Friday night, September 4, taking the total number of people rescued from the affected Tapon villages to 82.

“I will continue my fight for justice”: Manipur Congress MLA Meghachandra after blast near residence

Manipur Congress MLA Keisham Meghachandra Singh said he will continue to demand justice and restoration of normalcy in the state following an explosion near his residence at Yairipok Bishnunaha.

Manipur: Thadou group seeks justice, questions delay in probe into May 13 killing of three Christian leaders

The Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM) has demanded an independent, impartial and time-bound investigation into the May 13, 2026, killing of three senior Thadou Baptist Association India (TBAI) leaders, alleging that more than 100 days after the incident, no arrest has been publicly reported despite the case being handed over to the National Investigation Agency (NIA).