Manipur News

‘Crash course on failures’: Congress targets BJP MLAs’ Delhi meet on Manipur

Congress condemns BJP MLAs' Delhi meeting on the Manipur crisis as ineffective. The opposition urges focus on real solutions to address the state's issues

Supreme Court questions selective forensic testing of leaked Manipur audio clips

The Supreme Court, on December 15, raised serious concerns over why only portions of leaked audio recordings linked to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence were sent for forensic examination, despite the full material being available.

Manipur University to get Japanese language training centre for global jobs

In a major step towards enhancing global employment opportunities for youth in Manipur, NSDC International Limited (NSDCI) and the Department of Vocational Studies and Skill Development (DVSSD), Manipur University, have signed an agreement to establish a Japanese Language Training Centre at Manipur University.

BJP legislator sees Delhi meeting as key step towards peace in Manipur

Manipur Governor chairs high-level Home and Police departments meet to review DGP/IGP conference outcomes

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Monday, December 15 chaired a State-Level Conference of the Home and Police Departments at Lok Bhavan, Imphal, to review and disseminate key outcomes of the Directors General of Police and Inspectors General of Police (DGsP/IGsP) Conference 2025 held in Raipur from November 28 to 30.

Manipur: Kwakta residents raise allegations over mismanagement and unauthorised sale of government land

Residents and stakeholders of Kwakta, Moirang, in Bishnupur district have submitted a memorandum to the Governor of Manipur, raising serious allegations regarding the management, upgrading, and purported unauthorised sale of government land belonging to Kwakta Government High School.

BJP MLAs from Meitei and Kuki communities jointly attend high-level meeting in Delhi, emphasise peace in Manipur

Amid heightened political speculation over the possible formation of a new government in Manipur, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislators from both the Meitei and Kuki communities jointly attended a high-level meeting convened by the party’s central leadership in New Delhi. The discussions primarily focused on restoring peace, normalcy, and ensuring unhindered movement across the state.

Kuki Inpi Manipur backs KNO–UPF stand, reiterates call for separate administration

The apex body of the Kuki tribes, Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), on Sunday, December 14 issued a statement endorsing the stand of the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the United People’s Front (UPF) in their ongoing dialogue with the Central Government, reiterating that a separate administrative arrangement remains the only viable path to lasting peace and security for the Kuki-Zo people.

Manipur: Over 40 youth join hands to clean Loktak Lake, removes two truckloads of waste

A youth-led cleanliness drive at Loktak Lake in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Sunday, December 14 underscored both the growing commitment of young people to environmental protection and their call for stronger institutional collaboration with government agencies and key stakeholders.

Manipur groups hold protest at Jantar Mantar, demand immediate and safe return of displaced families

Several Manipur-based organisations staged a mass protest demonstration at Jantar Mantar on Sunday, December 14, demanding the immediate, safe, and dignified return of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) to their original homes in Manipur.

Manipur: District-level vendor development programme under RAMP concludes in Churachandpur

A two-day District Level Vendor Development Programme (VDP) cum Product Exhibition, organised under the Rising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) scheme, was successfully concluded on Sunday, December 14 at the Synod Conference Hall, IB Road, Churachandpur.

Local entrepreneurs push for better market access at Churachandpur vendor meet

Entrepreneurs in Churachandpur met to discuss improving market access and infrastructure for small businesses. They urged collaboration with government bodies to boost local trade and product visibility

Manipur Governor opens national seminar honouring theatre icon Ratan Thiyam's legacy in Imphal

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday, December 14 inaugurated a two-day National Seminar dedicated to legendary theatre maestro Ratan Thiyam at the auditorium of the Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA) in Imphal. The seminar is being jointly organised by the Manipur State Kala Akademi (MSKA) and JNMDA to commemorate the life, works, and enduring legacy of the iconic cultural figure.

Manipur police seize seven soap cases of heroin in Imphal East district

Manipur police seized heroin hidden in seven soap cases in Imphal East. Investigations continue to dismantle the drug network with public cooperation sought

Manipur police arrest six militants, seize arms in coordinated operations

Manipur police arrested six militants in coordinated raids, seizing arms and ammunition. The operations aim to strengthen law and order and curb insurgency in the state

Manipur Governor unveils Barak Festival monolith, calls for cultural and environmental harmony

The fourth edition of the State-Level Barak Festival 2025 unfolded in vibrant splendour at Zeilipou in Senapati district, with Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla gracing the occasion as the chief guest. Accompanied by the First Lady, the Governor immersed himself in the cultural mosaic of the region, visiting the traditional Morungs erected at the venue—each vividly portraying the customs, lifestyles and artistic expressions of Manipur’s diverse ethnic communities.

Manipur's Kangpokpi host capacity-building programme, highlighting livelihood potential of medicinal plants in northeast

A state-level capacity-building programme focused on strengthening medicinal and aromatic plants (MAPs)-based livelihoods in the North Eastern Region was successfully conducted at the Conference Hall of Kangpokpi Christian Church, Ward No. 13. The two-day initiative underscored the growing importance of plant-based enterprises as sustainable livelihood options for rural communities in Manipur and beyond.

Reintegration with Manipur ‘no longer possible’: Kuki-Zo groups press for union territory with legislature

Kuki-Zo groups operating under the Suspension of Operations (SoO) framework have conveyed to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) that reintegration with the State of Manipur is no longer a feasible option, asserting that the creation of a Union Territory (UT) with a Legislature remains the only constitutional and viable solution to the prolonged crisis in the State.

Three-day petrol pump shutdown brings Manipur commuters to a standstill

The three-day closure of petrol pumps across the Imphal Valley and its peripheral areas has caused widespread hardship for daily commuters, forcing many to purchase fuel at exorbitant rates from the black market and disrupting essential services.

Over 20 Manipur BJP MLAs depart Imphal for key talks with party leadership

President Murmu meets Manipur's only vulnerable tribal group amid boycott by Kuki displaced communities

President Droupadi Murmu interacted with members of the Maram tribe, Manipur's only Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, at Senapati on December 12, where tribal representatives credited government schemes for improving their lives.