Manipur News

Manipur: Shutdown in Kangpokpi amid fresh violence, CoTU warns govt against repeating 2023 ‘mistakes’

A complete shutdown was observed across Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Tuesday, September 1, following the killing of three villagers in an alleged militant attack, while the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) warned the state government against repeating what it called the "mistakes" that led to the widespread violence in 2023.

Kangpokpi attack: Naga village authority alleges firing, arson in three villages in Manipur

The Naga Tapon (Old) Village Authority has alleged that three Liangmai Naga villages in Manipur's Kangpokpi district came under an armed attack early Tuesday, leaving two civilians injured and several houses and properties damaged.

Manipur Cabinet clears unified trade licence bill, moves to end multiple licensing for businesses

The Manipur Cabinet on September 1 approved the draft Manipur Unified (Trade, Shops & Establishment) Licensing Bill, 2026, paving the way for its introduction in the upcoming Assembly session.

Manipur protesters demand NRC before census, women vendors continue overnight agitation at Ima Market

Women vendors at Imphal's Khwairamband Keithel, popularly known as Ima Market, on September 1 said they would continue their agitation until the Ministry of Home Affairs issues an order for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur, insisting that the NRC must precede the Census.

Manipur: At least 30 houses torched, one injured in attack on Liangmai Naga villages

At least 30 houses were allegedly set ablaze and a villager sustained a bullet injury after unidentified armed miscreants attacked three Liangmai Naga villages in Manipur's Kangpokpi district early Tuesday, September 1, officials said.

Manipur CM Khemchand urges stakeholders to shun bandhs, says shutdowns hurt poor, students

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has appealed to civil society organisations and other stakeholders to refrain from calling bandhs and general strikes, saying repeated shutdowns disrupt livelihoods and disproportionately affect daily-wage workers, students and other vulnerable sections.

Manipur women vendors continue agitation, demand gazette notification on NRC implementation

Women vendors of Khwairamband Ima Market in Manipur have decided to continue their agitation demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state, saying the protest will continue until the Registrar General of India (RGI) issues a gazette notification on the matter.

Manipur CM briefs BJP leaders on Census postponement after meeting Amit Shah

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh briefed BJP leaders in Imphal after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the Census postponement. He said the government is focused on restoring normalcy and urged people to avoid bandhs and strikes.

Manipur shutdown disrupts transport, business over demand for NRC before Census

Normal life was disrupted across Manipur on Tuesday, September 1 as the Campaign for Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD) enforced a 24-hour general strike demanding that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) be implemented before the census and delimitation exercises are conducted in the state.

Several Naga villages along IT road in Manipur's Kangpokpi reportedly attacked, houses set ablaze

Several Naga villages along the Imphal–Tamenglong (IT) Road in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district were reportedly attacked and houses set ablaze by armed groups on Tuesday, September 1 morning, with sustained firing reported in the area from around 4 a.m., according to local sources.

Manipur strike over NRC demand paralyses normal life across five valley districts

A 24-hour strike called by the JFD disrupted markets, schools and transport across five Manipur valley districts. The shutdown continued despite the Census deferment, underlining the sensitivity around the NRC demand.

Kuki body directs 10 MLAs to boycott Manipur Assembly session

The Kuki Inpi Manipur has asked all 10 Kuki-Zo legislators to stay away from the Assembly session starting September 2. It said attending the sitting would signal normalcy despite no political settlement on the community's demand.

Manipur census deferred after listening to people's concerns, says BJP

Manipur BJP said the Centre had deferred the census after public concerns, including NRC demands. The party said the move followed grievances over demographic balance, while the Home Minister urged a strike withdrawal.

Manipur CM condemns killing of three villagers in Kangpokpi, vows action against culprits

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemned the killing of three villagers in Kangpokpi and the injuries to four others. He said the attackers would be arrested and punished as the investigation continues.

Manipur Police arrest active KCP-MFL cadre during search operation

Manipur Police arrested an active KCP-MFL cadre during a cordon and search operation in Imphal East on 31 August 2026. The arrest from his residence was followed by further investigation into the case.

Manipur: JP Nadda clears AIIMS upgrade for RIMS Imphal, Senapati medical college

Union Health Minister JP Nadda agreed to upgrade RIMS Imphal to AIIMS and approved a new medical college in Senapati during a meeting with Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh. The twin decisions are set to expand medical education and healthcare capacity in the state, especially beyond Imphal.

Manipur home minister urges JFD to call off 24-hour strike over census

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam asked the JFD to withdraw its 24-hour strike after the Centre deferred the Census in the state. He said the decision followed high-level consultations in Delhi and reflected public sentiment in Manipur.

Manipur: CoTU calls 24-hour NH-2 shutdown after Kangpokpi village attack

CoTU has called a 24-hour shutdown on NH-2 after the alleged attack on N. Teikhang village in Kangpokpi district. Kuki organisations have condemned the killings and sought an independent probe, tighter security and civilian protection.

Manipur Census deferred after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews NRC demand

The Centre deferred the Census exercise in Manipur after Amit Shah reviewed demands to wait for NRC implementation. The move reflects pressure from civil society and political leaders as citizenship and migration remain central concerns.

Kuki-Zo groups protest in Manipur’s Kangpokpi, demand reopening of roads, medical access

Manipur High Court puts Census process on hold amid NRC, illegal migration concerns