Manipur News

Nation-building shared responsibility of every citizen: Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday, August 12 said nation-building is a shared responsibility of every citizen, while urging people to participate actively in the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign and hoist the national flag with pride

"1574 combing, search operations conducted since February to restore normalcy in Manipur": DGP Mukesh Singh

Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh on Wednesday, August 12 said security forces and law-enforcement agencies conducted 1,574 combing and search operations across vulnerable and conflict-affected areas between February and August 2026 as part of efforts to restore normalcy in the state.

Manipur: CoTU questions ‘selective’ security action after Tokpa Naga incident

CoTU accused security forces of acting swiftly but selectively after the Tokpa Naga incident and the Keithelmanbi operation. It said unequal enforcement was eroding trust and could deepen tensions between communities.

Manipur recovers 1422 arms, 7010 ammunition rounds since February amid intensified peace efforts

Security forces and law-enforcement agencies in Manipur have recovered 1,422 arms, 7,010 rounds of ammunition and 1,137 explosives between February 5 and August 11, the state government said on Wednesday, as security operations continue alongside efforts to revive dialogue and restore peace in the violence-affected state.

Manipur Police arrest five, seize cannabis and codeine in separate raids

Manipur Police arrested five people in separate operations across Imphal East and Kakching on August 11. The raids led to the seizure of cannabis, codeine-based bottles and a car as investigations continued.

Manipur CM gives 15-day deadline to surrender looted weapons, warns of legal action

Manipur's Liangmai Naga Council condemns alleged arson attack on Tokpa Naga village, seeks probe

The Liangmai Naga Council, Manipur, has strongly condemned the alleged arson attack on Tokpa Naga village in Kangpokpi district, claiming that multiple armed miscreants entered the village on Tuesday night, August 11, and set fire to around 10 houses and a church.

Assam Rifles Pipe Band enthrals 1,050 spectators at Imphal's Kangla West Gate ahead of 80th Independence Day

The Assam Rifles organised a Pipe Band display at Kangla West Gate in Imphal on Tuesday, August 11, as part of celebrations marking the 80th Independence Day, drawing more than 1,050 spectators.

Armed miscreants burn down several houses in Naga village in Manipur's Kangpokpi

Armed miscreants attacked a Naga village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district and burnt down several houses, officials said on Wednesday, August 12.

Manipur BJP Govt accuses Congress of prioritising NIT campus contracts over student welfare

The Manipur government on Tuesday, August 11 accused the previous Congress-led administration of prioritising construction contracts over the welfare of students and teachers in connection with the proposed permanent campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur.

Manipur cabinet to seek Governor's nod for Assembly session on September 2

The Manipur cabinet decided to recommend to the Governor that the state Assembly be summoned for its eighth session. It also cleared higher rewards for Commonwealth Games medallists, a medical college at Senapati and a sports CSR body.

460 trucks stranded for a month begin journey to Imphal after Manipur blockade lifted

Movement of essential goods to Imphal resumed after talks led to the lifting of the counter-blockade at Litan. The release of around 460 stranded trucks is expected to ease supply pressure and bring relief to drivers.

Manipur Cabinet approves Senapati medical college, hikes incentives for athletes

The Manipur Cabinet approved a Senapati government medical college, higher sports incentives and several administrative measures. The decisions span healthcare, transport, media support and Assembly business, reflecting the government's stated people-centric focus.

"Manipur SIR may exclude displaced voters": Kuki Inpi flags documentation crisis

The Kuki Inpi Manipur, the apex body of the Kuki tribes, has raised concerns that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Manipur could result in the exclusion of a significant number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) unless authorities address the documentation challenges arising from the ethnic conflict.

‘Not an inch of our land’: Kuki chiefs protest Indo-Myanmar boundary realignment in Manipur

Thousands of people gathered in Manipur’s Chandel district on August 11 to oppose the proposed demarcation and realignment of the Indo-Myanmar boundary in the Khengjoi sector, with affected Kuki chiefs demanding that the existing boundary position be maintained.

Manipur Congress reconstitutes Saitu, Saikul block committees ahead of 2027 polls

The Manipur Congress has reconstituted the Saitu and Saikul block committees in Sadar Hills ahead of the 2027 Assembly polls. The move is being positioned as a push to strengthen the party's grassroots and booth-level organisation.

NIT Manipur relocation driven by construction unfeasibility: BJP MLA Thokchom Radheshyam

BJP MLA and Manipur Government spokesperson Thokchom Radheshyam Singh on Tuesday, August 11 defended the state government’s decision to relocate the permanent campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur, saying construction at the existing site at Lamphelpat was found to be technically unfeasible.

Manipur: Kuki CSO-Ukhrul lifts NH-202 counter-blockade after government assures free movement

The Kuki CSO Working Committee, Ukhrul (WCKCSOs-Ukhrul), on Tuesday, August 11 lifted its counter economic blockade and total shutdown along National Highway-202 (NH-202), following assurances from the Manipur government that steps would be taken to prevent what the organisation described as “selective economic restrictions” against Kuki-Zo people.

Kailenjang village burning triggers outrage in Manipur’s Kangpokpi, Kuki groups demand action

Three Kuki organisations have strongly condemned the alleged burning of civilian houses at Kailenjang village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, calling for immediate action against those responsible and questioning the government’s response to the incident.

Two arrested in Manipur’s Bishnupur after 96 grams of suspected heroin seized

Police in Bishnupur arrested two men after intercepting a vehicle and recovering suspected heroin. The seizure is part of Manipur's ongoing War on Drugs campaign as investigators track wider links.

Security forces recover arms, ammunition and explosives in Manipur’s Kakching

Security forces recovered arms, ammunition and military gear during a search in Kakching district on August 11. The seizure came amid ongoing operations in Manipur to trace illegally held weapons and war-like stores.