Manipur News

Manipur CM calls for greater role of art in promoting peace, backs NRC implementation

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met artistes and urged them to use culture to promote peace. He also backed NRC implementation and called for rebuilding trust among communities.

48-hour Manipur general strike over NRC demand enters second day

A 48-hour general strike called by the Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation over the demand for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before the Census entered its second day on Wednesday, August 19, with protesters adopting various forms of agitation across the valley districts.

Manipur tribal body CoTU questions motive behind alleged attack on Deputy CM Losii Dikho’s convoy

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has sought an immediate and impartial investigation into the alleged attack on vehicles belonging to Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho and the Paomei Naga Tsiidoumai (PNTM) at Namdilong near Kanglatongbi on August 17.

Assam: Alleged substandard road repair work raises concerns in Nagaon’s Puranigudam

Allegations of substandard road repair work by a Public Works Department (PWD) contractor have surfaced in Puranigudam in Assam’s Nagaon district, with local residents questioning the quality of materials being used.

NRC must precede Census and delimitation in Manipur, says Joint Tribes Council

The Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM) has demanded that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) be implemented in the state before undertaking the Census or delimitation exercise.

Manipur: KCP Taibanganba Group chairman says people’s call for peace led to decision to lay down arms

A total of 46 cadres of the KCP-Taibanganba group surrendered on Tuesday, August 18 and handed over their weapons and other war-like stores during a homecoming ceremony organised by the Manipur Department of Home at the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal.

Manipur: Protest turns violent amid heavy rain, woman police personnel and protester injured

A protest by women against the ongoing census training at the office of the District Commissioner (DC), Imphal East, turned tense on August 18 as protesters attempted to enter the DC complex amid heavy rainfall. A woman police personnel was injured during the ensuing confrontation.

Manipur government urges JFD to withdraw 48-hour strike over NRC demand

Manipur DGP urges insurgent groups to shun violence and join mainstream

Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh on Tuesday, August 18, urged insurgent groups to give up armed activities and return to the mainstream, assuring that the state police would support the lawful process of surrender, verification and rehabilitation.

Manipur shuts down as JFD strike enters second day over NRC demand

46 cadres of proscribed KCP-Taibanganba Group surrender with arms in Manipur

Forty-six cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP)-Taibanganba Group surrendered with arms before the Manipur government and security forces on Tuesday, August 18, marking a significant step towards their return to civilian life.

'Positive response' from Amit Shah on NRC updation before Census: Ex-Manipur CM N Biren Singh

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday, August 18, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah had given a “positive response” to his demand for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state before the Census.

Manipur Police arrest PREPAK member, man in cough syrup smuggling case

Manipur Police arrested a PREPAK member and a man wanted in a codeine cough syrup case on August 17. The twin operations formed part of the state's continuing action against insurgency and drug-related offences.

Manipur Governor summons Assembly session on September 2

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on August 17 summoned the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, which will commence on September 2.

Manipur: Kuki chiefs oppose proposed IRB headquarters in Tengnoupal

The Kuki Chiefs Association has opposed the proposed 11th India Reserve Battalion headquarters at Saivom village in Tengnoupal. It said the tender was issued without local consultation and insisted the project wait until peace returns.

Manipur: Kuki outfit denies involvement in Langka incident, calls allegations baseless

The Kuki National Front (KNF) has rejected allegations linking its Home Secretary, Jangboi Kipgen, and its cadres to the recent Langka incident in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, in which two people were killed, describing the charges as “completely baseless, unfounded and devoid of truth”.

Manipur group calls two-day strike over Census, NRC demand

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation has called a two-day strike in Manipur from midnight on August 17 over the Census exercise without prior NRC updation. The group says the move is meant to protect indigenous interests, and has warned of stronger agitation if the government remains unresponsive.

Manipur protests intensify over demand for NRC updation before Census

Manipur Police arrest suspected militants, drug traffickers in multiple operations

Security forces and Manipur Police carried out multiple operations across Manipur, arresting suspected militants and drug traffickers. The raids also led to seizures of heroin, raw opium, firearms and ammunition amid intensified enforcement.

Three militants linked to proscribed outfits arrested in Manipur

Police arrested three alleged militants in Imphal West and seized an AK-56 rifle in a separate operation in Jiribam. The action linked multiple proscribed outfits to ongoing security operations, with investigations continuing.

Security forces recover AK-56 rifle, ammunition during search operation in Manipur's Jiribam

Security forces recovered an AK-56 rifle and ammunition during a search operation in Jiribam district. The seizure comes amid continued security measures in vulnerable areas, with further investigation under way.