Manipur News

Meiteis must play ‘big brother’ role to foster peace, development in Manipur: CM

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Sunday, August 9, called on the Meitei community to play the role of a “big brother” among the state’s communities and work towards restoring peace and promoting development.

Manipur: Four houses gutted in Kangpokpi fire, property worth Rs 1.35 crore destroyed

Four houses, including a family residence and three adjoining rented homes, were gutted in a fire in Kangpokpi on Sunday, August 9 evening, destroying property estimated at Rs 1,34,94,500 besides vital personal and land documents.

Kangpokpi youth body backs Manipur CM’s outreach, seeks sustained development push

The National People’s Youth Front (NPYF), Kangpokpi district, has welcomed Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh’s visit to the district, backing the development initiatives announced during his outreach and calling for sustained government attention to local needs.

Support CM Khemchand’s efforts to restore peace in Manipur: MP Sharda Devi

BJP Manipur president and Rajya Sabha MP A Sharda Devi on Sunday, August 9 appealed to people across the state to support Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh’s efforts to restore peace and rebuild confidence among communities amid the prolonged ethnic tensions in the state.

Manipur: Security forces recover arms, ammunition, suspected IED from reserved forest in Imphal East

Security forces on Saturday, August 8 recovered a large cache of arms, ammunition, suspected improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and combat equipment from Khema Reserved Forest near the Office of the Forest Beat Officer at Napet Palli in Manipur’s Imphal East district.

Manipur: Five insurgent cadres arrested in Bishnupur, Imphal West on charges of extortion activities

Security forces and Manipur Police arrested five cadres of proscribed insurgent groups in separate operations across Bishnupur and Imphal West districts.

Manipur CM announces reopening of national highways, resumption of Imphal-Dimapur bus service

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the reopening of national highways and the resumption of the Imphal-Dimapur bus service during his Kangpokpi visit. The move was presented as part of efforts to restore peace, connectivity and normal life across the state.

‘Nearly three months, no justice’: Black flags greet Manipur CM Khemchand in Makhan

Hundreds of villagers in Makhan waved black flags at Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh's convoy on its way to Kangpokpi. The protest reflected anger over the delayed justice demand in the killings of six Naga civilians.

Manipur Police arrest four militants in Kakching, Imphal East and Thoubal

Manipur Police arrested four cadres of banned outfits in separate operations across Kakching, Imphal East and Thoubal. The arrests included an extortion accused and a PREPAK-PRO member, with a scooter seized during one operation.

Manipur's Ariha Pangambam becomes first Indian to win senior women's aerobic gymnastics Asian title

Ariha Pangambam won India's first senior women's individual gold at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships in Tagaytay City. The landmark result drew praise from the Gymnastics Federation of India and Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh.

Manipur launches eight land portals, app to digitise 50-year-old records

Manipur on Thursday launched eight online land portals and the LR Manipur mobile app in Imphal. The move is aimed at digitising ageing records and improving transparency in land services.

SC directs sharing of forensic report on audio clips allegedly linking ex-Manipur CM to violence

The Supreme Court has asked that the latest NFSU forensic report on the alleged Manipur audio clips be shared with all parties in sealed cover. The finding that even the first-generation recording was altered complicates efforts to verify claims linking N Biren Singh to the 2023 violence.

Manipur violence: Centre says forensic report found Biren Singh audio recordings manipulated

The Centre told the Supreme Court that forensic analysis found the Biren Singh audio recordings had been manipulated. The court gave both sides time to examine the latest report as the authenticity dispute continues.

Manipur CM urges end to blockades, says agitations hurting economy and daily wage earners

At a seminar in Imphal, Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh appealed to people to avoid bandhs, blockades and disruptive protests. He said the unrest is hurting the economy, daily wage earners and the supply of essential goods.

Manipur Home Minister avoids comment on India-Myanmar border talks amid territorial exchange reports

Manipur Home Minister Konthoujam Govindas Singh on August 7 declined to comment on reports that India and Myanmar are discussing a possible territorial exchange to resolve an undemarcated section of the international border along Manipur.

Two militants linked to banned outfits arrested in Manipur for alleged extortion

Security forces arrested two alleged extortion operatives linked to the KCP (PWG) and PLA in separate Manipur operations. The arrests come amid intensified counter-insurgency drives following the 2023 ethnic violence in the state.

Manipur police arrest truck driver after fatal Tiddim road hit-and-run

Two people were killed and three others seriously injured in a road accident involving a commercial truck on Tiddim Road near Utlou Koubiliya Makhong, close to Imphal Airport, police said.

Manipur: AK-47, pistol and three IEDs recovered after arrest of UKNA Hmar leader

Security forces arrested two insurgent operatives in separate counter-insurgency operations across Manipur, including an active cadre of the RPF/PLA and a senior functionary of the UKNA Hmar, officials said on Thursday, August 6.

Manipur launches initiative to develop Kangpokpi into high-value turmeric production hub

In a bid to strengthen the rural economy and promote sustainable agriculture in Manipur's hill districts, Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen on Thursday, August 6 launched a high-level workshop on Turmeric Cultivation and Value Chain Development in Kangpokpi, outlining a roadmap to transform the district into a major turmeric production and processing hub.

85 days on, families of six slain Naga civilians await justice as Poumai women extend support

Former Manipur HC chief justice Siddharth Mridul files nomination for SCBA president

Former Manipur High Court chief justice Siddharth Mridul has filed his nomination for the SCBA president's post. The move sets up a contest ahead of the Supreme Court Bar Association polls on August 18.