Manipur News

Manipur child rights body warns security forces after minors injured in protests

The Manipur Commission for Protection of Child Rights (MCPCR) has issued a strong advisory to security forces and administrative authorities after several recent incidents in which child protesters were injured during crowd-control operations.

Manipur: Three KCP (MFL) cadres arrested for plotting to attack Sangai Festival

In a swift follow-up operation related to a threat video circulating on social media, Manipur Police, in coordination with the Assam Rifles, arrested three active cadres of the proscribed outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (Military Formation Lotus – KCP MFL). The arrest comes after a Facebook video uploaded on November 21, 2025, by a user under the name “Metei Lanmi Naotyboy,” threatened to bomb the ongoing Sangai Festival 2025.

Manipur: Security forces arrest two active cadres of proscribed outfits; Aadhaar card, phones seized

Manipur Police and security forces have apprehended two active cadres belonging to proscribed militant groups in separate operations under the Porompat Police Station of Imphal East district.

Christian Book Fair brings curated faith literature to Kangpokpi

A spiritually enriching Christian Book Fair, organised by Beautiful Books, the literature ministry of the Layman’s Evangelical Fellowship (Chennai), was inaugurated today at Parazeau Maranatha Academy, Kangpokpi. Rev. Paolenlal Singson, Pastor of Chongthu Baptist Church, Kangpokpi

New villages emerging along highways, outsiders claiming ancestral land: Manipur BJP MLA

Manipur BJP MLA D. Gangmei raised serious concerns over the emergence of new villages along major highways and alleged that “outsiders” were claiming ancestral lands belonging to the Zeliangrong community.

700 acres of illegal poppy cultivation uncovered in Manipur’s reserved forests: Ex-CM Biren Singh

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Wednesday claimed that a recent aerial survey has revealed nearly 700 acres of illicit poppy cultivation in Kangpokpi district.

Manipur police recover 40kg explosive rocket in major arms crackdown

Manipur police recovered a 40kg explosive rocket in a major arms crackdown. Investigations continue as authorities seek public help to curb illegal arms

Manipur police arrest KCP (PWG) cadre as major arms recoveries follow across state

Manipur police arrested a KCP (PWG) cadre after major arms seizures across the state. Efforts to curb illegal arms trafficking and maintain peace are ongoing

Manipur: Class XI student killed, another injured after security escort vehicle rams into duo in Thoubal

A Class XI student was killed and another critically injured on November 25 after a security escort vehicle allegedly hit them near the Thoubal Fire Service office.

Manipur sees dengue rise amid climate shifts, health officials call for collective fight

Manipur is witnessing dengue spreading into new areas due to shifting rainfall patterns and rising temperatures, Joint Director (Planning) of the Health Services Directorate, Dr. Y. Premchandra Singh, said on Tuesday.

Manipur Sangai Festival enters fifth day, lacks festive spirit amid meagre turnout

The Manipur Sangai Festival 2025 has entered its fifth day, but despite the government’s large-scale preparations, the famed annual event continues to suffer from an unexpectedly low turnout, leaving the main venue at Hapta Kangjeibung devoid of its usual festive atmosphere.

AI revolution sweeps into Manipur’s classrooms and research halls

A one-day lecture programme titled “Generative AI: Transforming the Landscape of Academic Research” was organised by the College Development Council (CDC), Dhanamanjuri University, in collaboration with the Department of Home Science, DMU, in Manipur.

Manipur students stage protest in Imphal over alleged excessive use of force during IDP rally

Students in Imphal on November 25 staged a protest condemning the alleged excessive use of force by security personnel during the November 24 demonstration by internally displaced persons (IDPs) at Dolaithabi.

Manipur: Major arms cache including projectile launchers, rifles seized by security forces in Churachandpur

Security Forces on Monday, November 24 recovered a significant cache of arms and warlike stores during a search operation in the Bolneo area, located nearly 5 km from Ningthiching village under Henglep Police Station in Churachandpur district.

Manipur police arrest content creator for videos allegedly fueling social distrust

The Manipur Police on Monday, November 24 arrested a 25-year-old digital content creator for allegedly producing and circulating videos containing suggestive and provocative content aimed at inciting mistrust among social groups.

Manipur Congress blames state administration under President's Rule for infrastructure failure

The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has sharply criticised the state administration under President’s Rule, alleging severe negligence in implementing key rural infrastructure projects despite the release of substantial central funds.

Manipur Pradesh Congress slams ‘double engine govt’, says state crisis still far from resolved

Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) president Keisham Meghachandra on Monday, November 24 accused the BJP-led “double engine government” of failing to restore normalcy in Manipur, as protests against the upcoming Sangai Festival continue to intensify across the valley districts.

Four displaced villagers injured in Imphal East as return-home protest meets security resistance

'We demand to return home': Displaced villagers clash with security forces in Imphal East

Displaced villagers in Imphal East clashed with security forces over their demand to return home. Authorities are working to resolve the situation peacefully amid ongoing tensions.

Manipur police arrest village chief in opium case, destroy large poppy fields

A joint team detained 43-year-old Lunkhohao Kipgen, Chief of Gunphaibung village under Saikul police station, during a raid at Bongmoul village on November 23.

Manipur police net key KCP (PWG) cadre amid wider crackdown

Manipur police arrested a key cadre of the banned KCP (PWG) in a major crackdown. Efforts continue to dismantle the group's network and maintain peace in the region