JNU sacks Congress MP and professor Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment charges
Oct 09, 2026Jawaharlal Nehru University has dismissed Professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam after its Internal Committee examined sexual harassment allegations. The order said the university acted after due process, available facts and a recommendation for major punishment.
Manipur recorded around 6,000 forest fire incidents last year: Official
Oct 09, 2026Manipur recorded around 6,000 forest fire incidents last year, with forest fires emerging as a major factor contributing to the loss of forest cover in the state, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Anurag Bajpai said on October 9.
Manipur identifies 307 hectares of poppy cultivation in forest areas
Oct 09, 2026The Manipur Forest Department has identified 307 hectares of forest land under poppy cultivation in Churachandpur, Senapati and Chandel districts, with bamboo plantations established across 255 hectares as part of efforts to restore degraded forest areas, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests Anurag Bajpai said on October 9.
Manipur police arrest two insurgent cadres in separate operations in Imphal East, West
Oct 09, 2026Manipur security forces arrested two alleged insurgent cadres in separate operations in Imphal East and Imphal West. The arrests followed intelligence inputs linking them to sheltering militants and extortion.
Manipur security forces defuse 27 IEDs on 8-km Kamjong border route
Oct 09, 2026Security forces defused 27 improvised explosive devices along the Shangkhalok-Pilong route in Manipur's Kamjong district. The operation came days after the killing of four Tangkhul Naga civilians, underscoring security concerns near the Myanmar border.
‘Starlink beams turned off over India’: Elon Musk denies satellite usage by insurgents in Manipur
Oct 09, 2026SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has rejected claims that Starlink satellite internet services were used by insurgent groups in Manipur, saying the company's satellite beams are switched off over India.
RAF head constable injured in grenade attack in Manipur’s Imphal East
Oct 09, 2026A head constable of the Rapid Action Force (RAF) sustained minor injuries in a grenade attack at New Lambulane in Manipur’s Imphal East district on Thursday night, October 8.
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to visit Manipur, lauds state's athletes
Oct 08, 2026Union Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has agreed to visit Manipur shortly to review sports-related works in the state, including at the National Sports University (NSU) in Imphal.
Manipur CM meets Amit Shah, briefs him on peace efforts; Home Minister to visit state this month
Oct 08, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on October 8 met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and briefed him on steps being taken by the state government to restore peace and normalcy in the violence-affected state.
Manipur: Churachandpur police warn against illegal poppy cultivation
Oct 08, 2026Manipur's Churachandpur district police have urged village chiefs, headmen, chairpersons, secretaries and residents to refrain from illegal poppy cultivation, warning that those involved could face arrest and prosecution.
How sericulture can boost Manipur farmers’ income while helping tackle climate change
Oct 08, 2026As climate change increasingly disrupts agriculture and allied activities in Manipur, sericulture is emerging as a potential livelihood option that can provide farmers with regular income while expanding green cover through perennial host-plant cultivation.
Manipur police bust suspected inter-state codeine syrup network, alleged kingpin held in Gujarat
Oct 08, 2026Manipur Police have arrested the proprietor of a pharmaceutical store in Imphal, suspected to be a key figure in an alleged inter-state network involved in the illegal procurement and distribution of codeine-based cough syrup, and recovered 8,638 bottles of the pharmaceutical drug during a series of operations, officials said.
Manipur: 35-year-old man arrested with 785 grams of suspected brown sugar in Churachandpur
Oct 08, 2026Churachandpur Police arrested a 35-year-old man in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on October 7 and seized around 785 grams of suspected brown sugar packed in 60 soap cases from his possession, along with a Pulsar motorcycle, police said.
Manipur Dy CM Nemcha Kipgen pushes skill-first agenda for Kangpokpi youth
Oct 07, 2026Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen has stressed the importance of practical, market-oriented skills for youth, as 17 young people from Kangpokpi district completed vocational training in tailoring and mobile phone repair.
Three Kuki houses torched in Manipur's Kailenjang, fresh tension along Kangpokpi-Senapati border
Oct 07, 2026Three houses belonging to Kuki residents were allegedly set ablaze in Kailenjang village of Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Wednesday, October 7 while gunfire was reported in the area, triggering fresh security concerns in the largely deserted settlement.
Manipur: Residents flag sub-standard bituminous work on 60-km NH-102A stretch, seek immediate repairs
Oct 07, 2026Residents and village authorities under Paomata Block and Chilivai Phaibung Block in Manipur have raised concerns over the quality of recently completed bituminous work on National Highway-102A between Tadubi and Lower Phaibung village, alleging that the road surface began deteriorating within a week of completion.
Manipur villagers seek probe into poor-quality work on NH-102A Tadubi–Phaibung stretch
Oct 07, 2026Residents and village authorities from Paomata and Chilivai Phaibung blocks in Manipur's Senapati district have raised concerns over the quality of recently executed bituminous work on the National Highway-102A and sought an immediate technical inspection of the affected stretch.
Manipur Fire Services department plans new stations, technology upgrade to strengthen emergency response
Oct 07, 2026The Manipur Fire Services Department is strengthening its infrastructure, manpower and emergency response capabilities with plans to establish new fire stations and adopt advanced technology, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Manipur drug network busted, 8,320 bottles of codeine cough syrup seized
Oct 07, 2026Security forces have seized 8,320 bottles of codeine-laced cough syrup from a riverbank in Manipur's Imphal West district, police said on October 7, following the arrest of three people in connection with an alleged drug network.
Manipur Police arrest two PLA militants in Imphal, seize scooter
Oct 07, 2026Manipur Police arrested two PLA militants in Imphal and seized a Honda Activa scooter. In a separate same-day operation, Churachandpur police recovered suspected brown sugar and a Ford EcoSport, with both cases under investigation.
Manipur Police re-arrest escaped accused, PRE-PAK cadre held in separate operations
Oct 07, 2026Manipur Police re-arrested an accused who had escaped from Lilong Police Station in August. In a separate operation, security forces held an alleged PRE-PAK cadre suspected of recruiting new members.
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