Manipur News

President Murmu meets displaced families in Imphal as Kuki groups announce boycott

President Murmu meets displaced families in Imphal amid tensions, pledging support and peace efforts Kuki groups announce boycott over security concerns

Supreme Court grants bail to Manipur conspiracy accused after prolonged custody

A prolonged pre-trial detention of more than two-and-a-half years prompted the Supreme Court on December 11 to grant bail to Moirangthem Anand Singh, accused of links with Myanmar-based rebel groups and of conspiring to exploit Manipur’s ethnic unrest to wage war against India.

President Murmu pledges government support for conflict-hit Manipur during maiden visit

‘Aware of Manipur’s pain’: President Murmu prioritises harmony and security in first visit

President Droupadi Murmu placed the focus firmly on restoring harmony in Manipur during her first visit to the violence-hit state since assuming office, stressing that addressing the concerns of affected communities remains “the highest priority”.

Manipur: Kangpokpi CSOs boycott President’s Senapati visit, cite ‘ignored’ suffering of displaced Kuki-Zo families

Kuki Inpi Sadar Hills (KISH), Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills Chief Association (SAHILCA), Thadou-Inpi Sadar Hills and representatives of Kuki-Zo internally displaced persons issued a joint statement saying the President’s schedule makes “no mention” of meeting those uprooted by the conflict.

President Murmu witnesses traditional Manipuri Polo during official visit

A key highlight of President Droupadi Murmu’s two-day visit to Manipur came on December 11 when she attended a traditional Sagol Kangjei polo exhibition at the historic Mapal Kangjeibung, widely regarded as the world’s oldest polo ground.

President Murmu lands in Imphal at 1 PM to kick off two-day Manipur visit

President Droupadi Murmu arrived at Imphal International Airport around 1 pm on Thursday, beginning her two-day visit to Manipur.

Imphal spruced up as Manipur prepares to host President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Manipur at 12:30 pm for a two-day visit during which she will attend the 86th Nupi Lal Day observance and inaugurate a series of development projects.

President Murmu on two-day maiden visit to Manipur from today

President Droupadi Murmu began a two-day visit to Manipur on Thursday, marking her first trip to the state since assuming office, amid heightened security and a shutdown call by militant organisations.

Arambai Tenggol appeals to President Murmu on Manipur’s IDPs, demands NRC and tighter border oversight

Civil society group Arambai Tenggol has issued a detailed statement welcoming the maiden visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Manipur, expressing hope that her presence will bring renewed national attention to the unresolved hardships faced by the state’s Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs).

Manipur petroleum dealers announce day-long shutdown on December 13 following bomb threat

The Manipur petroleum dealers fraternity has announced a complete shutdown of petrol pumps across the Valley and peripheral areas on December 13, in response to a recent bomb threat that has raised serious concerns over the safety of fuel station workers and the public.

Manipur: Kuki body questions motive behind MLA Khemchand’s camp and village visit

The Kuki community questions the intentions behind MLA Khemchand's visits amid local tensions in Manipur. They call for transparency and collective efforts to ensure peace and stability

Manipur: Stakeholder meet in Imphal shapes model neighbourhood plan for Kyamgei–Lilong stretch

In a major step toward strengthening urban safety and planned development in the southern belt of Greater Imphal, the Planning and Development Authority (PDA), Manipur, in collaboration with the Town Planning Department, convened a high-level stakeholder consultation on Wednesday, December 10 to formalize the Neighbourhood Improvement Plan (NIP) for Sub-Zone E5.

Resettlement offers relief, but poverty shadows families in Manipur's Leimaram Waroiching

Recently resettled residents of Leimaram Waroiching in Bishnupur District are experiencing a long-awaited sigh of relief after returning to their homeland.

Kuki-Zo Council welcomes President Murmu, seeks justice for displaced victims

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has welcomed President Droupadi Murmu ahead of her two-day visit to Manipur beginning December 11, while appealing for her attention to the continued suffering of the Kuki-Zo community displaced by ongoing ethnic violence.

Manipur prepares for President Murmu’s two-day visit amid shutdown call by militant groups

Preparations are underway in Manipur for President Droupadi Murmu’s likely two-day visit beginning December 11, with authorities stepping up security arrangements despite a “total shutdown” call issued by several militant outfits opposing the tour.

‘We want to go home, govt should help,’ says Kuki community during Meitei MLA’s visit

During a visit from Imphal to Kamjong, MLA Yumnam Khemchand Singh highlighted emotional appeals from members of the Kuki community seeking to return to their homes, urging the government to facilitate their rehabilitation.

Manipur: Displaced families face severe housing crisis at Leimaram Waroiching resettlement site

Displaced families in Manipur's Leimaram Waroiching site face a severe housing crisis due to delays in permanent home construction. Authorities are working to expedite projects, but residents remain in temporary shelters

Manipur University opens international conference showcasing northeast’s innovation potential

The Manipur Institute of Technology (MIT) under Manipur University (MU) inaugurated the Northeast India International Conference on Innovation in Science and Technology today. The three-day event, scheduled from December 9 to 11, 2025, is being held at the Court Hall of the Vice-Chancellor’s Secretariat at Manipur University.

Dedicated ambulance service for drivers launched along NH-2 in Manipur's Kangpokpi district

In a major step toward enhancing road safety and welfare for transport workers, the Sadar Hills Inland Transporters and Drivers’ Union (SHITDU) on Tuesday, December 9 launched a dedicated ambulance service exclusively for drivers operating along the Sadar Hills stretch of National Highway-2.

Why Do Kuki CSOs Never Listen to the Pain of Their Own IDPs?

As expected, within hours of Former Speaker and Minister Yumnam Khemchand visited the Kuki IDPs at Litan Sareikhong in Ukhrul district, three separate statements were issued, accusing the former Speaker of “opportunistic intrusion” when most men were away at work, claimed he only took selfies with unsuspecting children, and alleged valley media had “merged unrelated footage” to manufacture a false narrative of interaction.