Manipur News

Manipur violence: Kuki bodies issue 24 hour ultimatum, threaten indefinite shutdown after Tollen and Longpi killings

Fresh violence in Manipur's Tamenglong and Noney districts, in which at least four Kuki civilians were killed and a minor boy was critically injured in separate attacks, has triggered strong condemnation from community organisations, which have demanded immediate security measures, an impartial probe and action against those responsible.

Manipur: Sahnit Ni stained by fresh bloodshed as four Kuki people killed in Tamenglong attacks

Four Kuki people were reportedly killed in two separate attacks in Tamenglong on Sahnit Ni. The killings overshadowed the community's day of remembrance and renewed fears in remote hill settlements.

Manipur: Kuki community observes ‘Sahnit Ni’ amid fresh violence in Tamenglong

Fresh violence in Manipur’s Tamenglong district coincided with the Kuki community’s annual observance of ‘Sahnit Ni’ where community members remembered victims of the 1990s Kuki-Naga conflict and called for justice and an end to violence against civilians.

Manipur: Arms cache recovered in joint operation along Chandel border area

Chandel Police and 1 Assam Rifles recovered a concealed cache of weapons and explosives near the border area. Investigators are now trying to trace the source of the haul and identify who hid it.

Manipur Government urges JFD to end office shutdown, says NRC push continues

The government has appealed to the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) to withdraw its ongoing shutdown of state and central government offices in Manipur, saying the state is continuing efforts to push for the National Register of Citizens (NRC) updation with 1951 as the base year before the Census.

UK-based Northeast Indian group seeks swift probe into killing of Manipuri musician Vikram Chongtham

A UK-based Northeast Indian group has called for a swift probe into the killing of Manipuri musician Vikram Chongtham in Delhi. The case has renewed concerns over the safety, discrimination and harassment faced by people from the Northeast.

Assam Rifles distributes sewing machines to 22 women in Manipur village

The Assam Rifles handed sewing machines to 22 women in Irengbam village under its Civic Action Programme. The assistance is intended to strengthen tailoring skills and improve livelihood options in the community.

Kuki woman killed, husband and son injured in early-morning firing in Manipur’s Tamenglong

A Kuki woman was killed and her husband and son were injured when armed men opened fire on their home in Tollen village, Tamenglong, early on Sunday. The attack on Kuki Black Day has deepened fears of renewed violence in the district amid lingering Kuki-Naga tensions.

Manipur blockade leaves hundreds of trucks stranded, drivers allege poor roads and extortion

5,195 displaced people in 19 relief camps receiving financial aid in Manipur’s Churachandpur

At least 5,195 internally displaced persons (IDPs) staying in 19 relief camps in Manipur’s Churachandpur district are receiving financial assistance through direct benefit transfer (DBT), according to a government statement.

KYKL 2nd Lieutenant arrested in Manipur's Thoubal district

A joint team of CDO Thoubal and 46 Assam Rifles arrested a suspected KYKL cadre in Thoubal district. Security forces said the man was a self-styled 2nd Lieutenant, and further investigation is under way.

Manipur: DMU PhD scholars indefinite hunger strike over pending stipends enters fourth day, health conditions deteriorate

The indefinite hunger strike by PhD scholars of Dhanamanjuri University (DMU) demanding the release of their pending stipends entered its fourth day on September 12 with the health condition of several protesting scholars reportedly deteriorating.

CRPF marathon brings Naga, Kuki and other youths together in conflict-hit Manipur's Kangpokpi

About 70 youths from Naga, Kuki and other communities ran a 10-km CRPF marathon in Kangpokpi. The event offered a rare shared platform in conflict-hit Manipur and underscored sports as a peace-building tool.

Man arrested for allegedly firing at CRPF personnel in Manipur’s Imphal West

A 56-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly firing at CRPF personnel on duty in Manipur’s Imphal West district, police said on September 12.

Manipur: Naga youths stage sit-in in Senapati, demand time-bound justice for slain civilians

Naga youths in Manipur’s Senapati district staged a peaceful sit-in at Senapati Bazaar on September 12, demanding time-bound justice for Naga civilians allegedly killed in attacks in neighbouring Kangpokpi district.

Assam Rifles recovers hidden weapons cache near India-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Chandel

Assam Rifles recovered a cache of weapons and war-like stores during a search operation along the India-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Chandel district, officials said.

Manipur CM reviews grassroots preparedness for Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reviewed booth-level preparations for the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan with BJP workers in Singjamei. He said dedicated workers remain central to the party's grassroots connect and its service-first approach.

Manipur: PREPAK member arrested in Imphal West for alleged involvement in arms transportation

A Special CDO Unit team arrested an alleged PREPAK member from his Imphal West residence on 12 September. Police said he was suspected of transporting and keeping arms and ammunition, and further investigation is under way.

154 gm suspected heroin seized in Manipur, Myanmar national held

A 36-year-old Myanmar national was apprehended after 154 grams of suspected heroin was seized from his possession in Manipur's Churachandpur district, police said on Saturday, September 12.

JTC-Manipur calls shutdown on NH-37, Central projects over arrest of five Naga women

The JTC-Manipur has announced a total shutdown along National Highway 37 (NH-37) and called for the suspension of centrally sponsored projects in areas under its jurisdiction, protesting the alleged arrest of five Naga women by a CRPF Cobra team in Manipur's Noney district.

Five rifles seized in Manipur's Churachandpur, three arrested

Security forces arrested three members of an armed outfit and seized five rifles, magazines and ammunition from their possession in Manipur's Churachandpur district.