Manipur News

Bandhs, blockades cost Manipur Rs 25-30 crore a day in tax revenue: CM Khemchand Singh

Frequent bandhs and blockades in Manipur have resulted in an estimated loss of Rs 25-30 crore in tax revenue every day, Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said on September 25, highlighting the economic impact of disruptions in the violence-hit state.

Manipur MLA urges stronger border security after killing of four Tangkhul Naga civilians

Phungyar MLA Leishiyo Keishing has urged the authorities to strengthen security along the Manipur-Myanmar border and expedite border fencing after four Tangkhul Naga civilians were allegedly abducted and killed near the international border in Kamjong district.

Centre extends AFSPA in parts of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh

The Centre has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, in specified areas of Manipur, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh for another six months from October 1, according to Gazette notifications issued on September 25.

Eknath Shinde likely to visit Manipur in October for temple event; Shiv Sena to contest Assembly polls

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is likely to visit Manipur in October to perform a bhoomi puja for the reconstruction of a century-old Shiva temple damaged during the ethnic violence in the state, Shiv Sena (Eknath Shinde) leaders said on Friday, September 25.

Naga civil bodies reach Guwahati for tripartite talks with Centre, Manipur government

A delegation of Naga civil society organisations led by the United Naga Council (UNC) has reached Guwahati to participate in a tripartite meeting with the Centre and the Manipur government on the prevailing law and order situation in the state and measures for peace-building.

Collective prayers, reconciliation sought to end Manipur crisis

Founder of the Jesus Calls organisation and Chancellor of Karunya University, Dr Paul Dhinakaran, has called for collective prayers and efforts to bring peace and reconciliation in Manipur.

Manipur CM distributes 31 high-yielding pregnant heifers to scheduled caste farmers

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh distributed 31 high-yielding pregnant heifers to selected Scheduled Caste farmers in Imphal. The NEC-backed initiative is aimed at improving cattle farmers' livelihoods and income-generating activities.

MLA Awangbow Newmai condemns violence, civilian killings in Manipur

Awangbow Newmai has condemned reported attacks on civilians and property in Kangpokpi and Kamjong. He has appealed for peace and expressed solidarity with the bereaved families.

Manipur CM condemns killing of 4 civilians in Kamjong, says violence ‘will not be tolerated’

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh has condemned the killing of four civilians in Kamjong district, asserting that such acts of violence have no place in society and “will not be tolerated”.

Manipur's Kangpokpi druggists seek CM's grant for 24x7 community ambulance

The Chemist & Druggist Association, Kangpokpi District (CDAKD) has sought financial assistance from the Manipur government to procure an ambulance for a proposed round-the-clock community emergency service in the district.

‘Such attacks are not new’: Ex-Manipur CM Biren Singh flags security concerns after four Naga civilians killed

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has expressed concern after four Tangkhul Naga civilians were reportedly killed near Pilong village in Kamjong district close to the Myanmar border. He said such cross-border attacks were not new and urged stronger, more vigilant security deployment along the Indo-Myanmar border.

Manipur Congress storms CEO office, demands immediate arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Manipur police arrest three insurgent cadres in Imphal West

Manipur Police arrested three alleged cadres of proscribed insurgent groups in separate Imphal West operations. The raids led to the recovery of grenades, a pistol and ammunition, while investigation continues.

Four Naga civilians killed near Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur's Kamjong

Four Tangkhul Naga civilians were reportedly killed in an attack near Pilong village in Manipur's Kamjong district on September 24.

Manipur: Tangkhul Naga Long calls total shutdown in protest against killing of four civilians

Tangkhul Naga Long called a total shutdown after four Naga civilians were killed at Pilong in Kamjong district. The protest exempts essential services and follows the organisation's allegation against suspected KNA-B cadres and armed Kuki groups.

Manipur Police arrest PLA cadre, recover arms and explosives in separate operations

Security forces in Manipur arrested an alleged RPF/PLA cadre and recovered arms and explosives in separate operations on 24 September. The actions in Kakching and Imphal East followed specific intelligence inputs, with investigation continuing.

Chief of banned Manipur-based UKNA militant outfit arrested in Mizoram

Security forces on September 24 arrested the alleged commander-in-chief of the banned Manipur-based United Kuki National Army (UKNA) in Mizoram's capital Aizawl, a senior police officer said.

Ex-CM Biren Singh seeks verification of SoO cadres, statewide combing operations in Manipur

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on September 24 called for the identification and verification of cadres covered under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement and groups engaged in peace talks, besides a statewide combing operation to restore normalcy in the violence-hit state.

Assam Rifles holds security meetings with civil society groups in Manipur's Jiribam

Assam Rifles held security meetings with civil society groups at Borobekra and NKP in Jiribam on September 22. The talks stressed neutral community support, dialogue and trust-building to restore normalcy.

Manipur Police conduct community outreach programme to strengthen police-public relations

Manipur Police held a community outreach programme at Pritambara English School in Imphal on September 24. The effort centred on legal and safety awareness while encouraging stronger police-public cooperation among students and teachers.

Former Manipur CM Biren Singh proposes 2-3 month confinement of armed groups in designated camps, IDP resettlement

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh has proposed that armed cadres of groups under Suspension of Operations (SoO) and those engaged in peace talks be confined to their designated camps along with their weapons for two to three months as an initial measure to address the continuing violence in the state.