Manipur News

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).

Ailing Manipur woman carried to Assam on bamboo stretcher amid road crisis

An ailing woman from Deigie village in Tousem Sub-Division of Manipur’s Tamenglong district was carried on a makeshift bamboo stretcher to a hospital in Assam on September 4 after poor road connectivity left villagers with no viable means of taking her to a healthcare facility.

Manipur CM condemns grenade attack on Congress leader's residence

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Friday, September 4, condemned the grenade attack on the residence of Congress legislature party leader K Meghachandra Singh in Thoubal district, saying violence against elected representatives would not be tolerated.

Manipur Congress condemns bomb attack on CLP leader Meghachandra, questions CM’s Leimakhong visit

The Sadar Hills District Congress Committee (SH-DCC) has strongly condemned the alleged bomb attack on Manipur Congress Legislative Party (CLP) leader and former Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president Keisham Meghachandra Singh, calling it an attack on democratic values and constitutional principles.

Congress calls blast outside Manipur leader’s house an ‘attack on democracy’

The Congress in Manipur on Friday, September 4, condemned the bomb blast outside the residence of its legislature party leader Keisham Meghachandra in Thoubal district, describing the incident as an “attack on democracy”.

Manipur CM Khemchand urges Meitei, Kuki communities to forgive, bridge trust deficit

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on September 4 urged people from different communities to “forgive and forget” the violence of the past and work towards bridging the trust deficit in the state.

Manipur CM inspects damaged water pipeline at L. Champhai village

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inspected the damaged Leimakhong-Kangchup water pipeline at L. Champhai village. He directed PHED officials to restore supply quickly after the disruption in affected areas.

Unidentified man found dead with bullet injury in Manipur's Imphal East

An unidentified man was found dead with a bullet injury in Imphal East on September 4. The discovery comes amid continuing violence and fresh allegations of arson and firing in Kangpokpi.

Manipur Police seize drugs worth around Rs 80 crore in Jiribam; truck bound for Assam intercepted

Manipur Police intercepted a truck in Jiribam and seized suspected narcotic tablets worth about Rs 80 crore. The case has renewed focus on the Manipur-Assam route as investigators trace the source and network.