Manipur News

NPP will strive to meet people's expectations in Manipur ahead of 2027 polls: Conrad Sangma

National People's Party (NPP) president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on July 25 said the expectations of the people of Manipur from the NPP have grown significantly, asserting that the party will make every effort to emerge as a strong political force in the 2027 Assembly elections.

COTU condemns alleged attacks on non-tribal communities, urges Centre to review Manipur blockade

The Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU), Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi, has strongly condemned what it described as continued physical attacks, harassment and extortion of non-tribal communities in the hill districts of Manipur, alleging that such incidents are being carried out under the guise of the ongoing inter-district economic blockade.

Manipur CM meets GOC 57 Mountain Division, says Durand Cup to foster unity

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met Major General Shubhankar Basu at the State Secretariat before Durand Cup 2026. The discussion covered the security situation and the tournament's role in reinforcing peace and harmony.

Security forces recover rifles, pistols, grenade in Manipur's Imphal West

Security forces recovered rifles, pistols, a grenade and cartridges during a search in Imphal West. The seizure is part of the #DisarmForPeace drive, with investigators tracing the weapons' source.

Manipur Police arrest woman in NDPS case, seize suspected drug money worth Rs 28.78 lakh

Manipur Police arrested a 56-year-old woman in an NDPS case and seized Rs 28.78 lakh. Investigators suspect the money was linked to a cross-border drug trafficking network with Myanmar.

Manipur: DMU and Miranda House formalise collaboration to strengthen higher education and research

Dhanamanjuri University (DMU), Imphal, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Miranda House, University of Delhi, marking a significant step towards strengthening academic collaboration and expanding institutional engagement at the national level.

Manipur DGP reviews border security in Moreh, orders intensified operations against anti-national elements

Manipur Director General of Police (DGP) Mukesh Singh on July 24 reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness in Tengnoupal district, directing security forces to intensify operations against anti-national elements and strengthen coordination along the Indo-Myanmar border.

NPP to contest 2027 Manipur Assembly elections independently: Conrad Sangma

National People’s Party (NPP) national president and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on July 24 told the media that the party has started preparations to contest the 2027 Manipur Legislative Assembly election on its own identity and principles; however, discussions for a post-poll alliance will be taken after the poll.

Yumnam Khemchand Singh joins Purna Yatra celebrations in Manipur, prays for peace and unity

Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh joined Purna Yatra ceremonies at Shri Govindaji Temple in Imphal. He offered prayers for peace, prosperity and harmony across Manipur.

Manipur CM inaugurates DIET building, Ima Market to boost education and livelihoods

Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated the DIET building at Salam and the Ima Market in Imphal West on 24 July. He said the projects would strengthen teacher education, improve services and support local livelihoods, especially for women vendors.

NPP national president Conrad Sangma reaches Imphal, inaugurates party office

Manipur police arrest KYKL militant linked to Moirang petrol pump blast

Manipur Police arrested an alleged KYKL member in Bishnupur over the Moirang petrol pump blast. The operation also led to another arrest in Churachandpur linked to firing and extortion cases.

Supreme Court proposes special courts for Manipur violence cases, seeks faster investigations

The Supreme Court has proposed special courts for day-to-day trials in Manipur violence cases and sought faster investigations. It also ordered that victims receive chargesheets promptly and asked for fresh status reports on pending cases.

Endangered Asiatic wild dog captured on camera in Manipur's Shirui forests for the first time

Manipur Police arrest militant cadres, seize heroin in separate crackdowns

Manipur Police arrested three alleged militant cadres and a suspected drug trafficker in separate July 23 operations across the state. The raids also led to the seizure of a pistol, live ammunition and 389 grams of suspected heroin.

Manipur police detain CBI-wanted proclaimed offender, two militants also arrested

Manipur Police on July 23 detained a proclaimed offender wanted in a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) case and arrested two active militants linked to separate insurgent outfits in operations carried out across the state.

'Save Manipur' Slogan at Delhi protest meant to mislead youths: State Home Minister

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on July 23 alleged that the "Save Manipur" slogan raised during the ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi was an attempt to mislead the youth of the violence-hit northeastern state.

NEET aspirants stage protest march in Manipur's Imphal over alleged paper leak

NEET aspirants in Manipur staged a protest march along Keishampat Road in Imphal on July 23, joining demonstrations being held across various parts of the country over the alleged NEET paper leak incident.

Manipur Police arrest major drug supplier, four others in anti-narcotics operations

Manipur Police and allied agencies arrested five people in separate anti-narcotics operations on July 22. The action included the capture of a wanted supplier and seizures of suspected opium and brown sugar.

NCB arrests Myanmar-based drug kingpin in Manipur, dismantles cross-border narcotics network

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has arrested a Myanmar-based alleged drug kingpin from Manipur's Churachandpur district, dealing a major blow to an international narcotics trafficking network operating across India's Northeast.

Manipur BJP protests against Congress, Rahul Gandhi over politicising student issue