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Manipur: Three militants arrested by security forces for extortion and insurgent activities

Manipur: Three militants arrested by security forces for extortion and insurgent activities

Jul 03, 2025

Manipur Police and security forces have arrested three active cadres belonging to proscribed valley-based insurgent groups from different locations across the state between July 1 and July 2.

Massive Aadhaar biometric update drive launched in Imphal West; over 1.14 lakh pending

Massive Aadhaar biometric update drive launched in Imphal West; over 1.14 lakh pending

Jul 02, 2025

In a major push to ensure accurate identity records for children and adolescents, the Imphal West District Administration has launched a comprehensive Aadhaar biometric update drive, targeting over 1.14 lakh pending updates.

Manipur: Sadar hills chiefs ban govt activities amid ongoing unrest in Kangpokpi

Manipur: Sadar hills chiefs ban govt activities amid ongoing unrest in Kangpokpi

Jul 02, 2025

In a strong statement reflecting the deepening rift between local tribal leadership and the state administration, the Sadar Hills Chiefs’ Association (SAHILCA) has announced an immediate and total ban on all activities carried out by the Forest Department and other state government initiatives within Sadar Hills, Kangpokpi district.

Massive landslide disrupts Manipur-Nagaland connectivity on NH-02; traffic diverted

Massive landslide disrupts Manipur-Nagaland connectivity on NH-02; traffic diverted

Jul 02, 2025

A massive landslide has struck a crucial stretch of National Highway-02 (NH-02) between Kohima and Mao, severely disrupting the movement of essential goods and passenger vehicles bound for Manipur.

Manipur: Biren Singh seeks Aadhaar-ILP coordination to prevent illegal settlements

Manipur: Biren Singh seeks Aadhaar-ILP coordination to prevent illegal settlements

Jul 02, 2025

Former Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh has welcomed the state government’s recent steps to strengthen the Aadhaar issuance process, calling it a critical move to safeguard the identity and integrity of the indigenous population.

Manipur guv presses for swift urban reforms, highlights waste management and tax transparency

Manipur guv presses for swift urban reforms, highlights waste management and tax transparency

Jul 02, 2025

Manipur Governor calls for urgent urban reforms and better waste management to improve governance. He stresses the importance of tax transparency and timely action for sustainable city growth

Manipur: Top ZUF(J) leader among five arrested, cache of arms and ammunition recovered

Manipur: Top ZUF(J) leader among five arrested, cache of arms and ammunition recovered

Jul 02, 2025

Manipur Police and security forces have intensified intelligence-led combing and cordon-and-search operations across various districts of the state. These coordinated operations, carried out between June 30 and July 1, led to the arrest of multiple insurgent cadres from banned outfits and the recovery of a significant quantity of arms, ammunition, and military-grade equipment.

Manipur adopts India’s strictest Aadhaar rules to curb identity fraud

Manipur adopts India’s strictest Aadhaar rules to curb identity fraud

Jul 01, 2025

Manipur has adopted one of the most stringent processes in India for issuing Aadhaar to adults, ensuring robust scrutiny and enhanced security in line with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and UIDAI guidelines.

44 Manipur students crack NEET, JEE under Army's 'Super 50' program

44 Manipur students crack NEET, JEE under Army's 'Super 50' program

Jul 01, 2025

44 out of 50 students trained under the Red Shield Centre for Excellence and Wellness (Manipur Super 50) initiative were felicitated today for successfully clearing the NEET and JEE 2025 examinations.

PM Modi skipping Manipur, ducking Trump row before 5-nation trip: Congress jabs ‘frequent flier’

PM Modi skipping Manipur, ducking Trump row before 5-nation trip: Congress jabs ‘frequent flier’

Jul 01, 2025

Congress accuses Modi of ignoring Manipur unrest ahead of foreign tour. The party also criticises him over the Trump controversy, urging focus on domestic issues first.

Manipur: Eastern Liangmai chiefs oppose proposed “German road” project through Naga ancestral lands

Manipur: Eastern Liangmai chiefs oppose proposed “German road” project through Naga ancestral lands

Jul 01, 2025

The Eastern Liangmai Chief/Chairman Association (ELCCA) has issued a strong public statement opposing the proposed construction of a road project—referred to as the “German Road” or “Tiger Road”—which aims to connect Kangpokpi to Churachandpur through what they assert are Naga ancestral territories.

Security forces launch manhunt for accused involved in day-light ambush in Churachandpur that killed four

Security forces launch manhunt for accused involved in day-light ambush in Churachandpur that killed four

Jul 01, 2025

Security forces in Manipur have launched a manhunt for those involved in chilling daylight ambush near K Mongjang village in Manipur's Churachandpur district that claimed four lives on Sunday afternoon.

Manipur: KCP and UNLF (P) operatives arrested by security forces during separate operations

Manipur: KCP and UNLF (P) operatives arrested by security forces during separate operations

Jul 01, 2025

Security forces in Manipur arrested two active cadres of banned outfits—KCP (PWG) and UNLF (P)—on consecutive days, dismantling ongoing activities related to extortion, unlawful arbitration, and recruitment drives.

Manipur CSOs demand NRC, IDP resettlement, end to SoO extension in high-level MHA meet

Manipur CSOs demand NRC, IDP resettlement, end to SoO extension in high-level MHA meet

Jun 30, 2025

A 19-member delegation representing major Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from the state held a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in New Delhi today.

Manipur journalist  conferred RK Sanatomba award for excellence in cultural reporting

Manipur journalist conferred RK Sanatomba award for excellence in cultural reporting

Jun 30, 2025

Journalist Thongam Bonney was honoured with the prestigious RK Sanatomba Journalist Award on June 30, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to reporting on art and culture in Manipur. Bonney currently serves at the state’s leading vernacular daily, Poknapham.

Manipur: 4 shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Churachandpur

Manipur: 4 shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Churachandpur

Jun 30, 2025

At least four people, including a 60-year-old woman, were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Manipur's Churachandpur district on Monday, police said.

Manipur wraps up month-long Environment Day observance with pledge to combat plastic pollution

Manipur wraps up month-long Environment Day observance with pledge to combat plastic pollution

Jun 30, 2025

The month-long observance of World Environment Day 2025, held under the global theme “Ending Plastic Pollution Globally,” culminated today at the City Convention Centre with a resounding call for collective responsibility in addressing the plastic crisis in Manipur.

'Buffer zone' imaginary, unconstitutional line: Manipur MP

'Buffer zone' imaginary, unconstitutional line: Manipur MP

Jun 30, 2025

Inner Manipur MP Akoijam Bimol Angomcha has accused the Manipur government of enforcing an "imaginary and unconstitutional buffer zone" after he was barred by central forces from visiting Phougakchao Ikhai, a sensitive village on the edge of the Imphal Valley.

Manipur: Security forces neutralise 51mm bomb in Bishnupur district, probe underway

Manipur: Security forces neutralise 51mm bomb in Bishnupur district, probe underway

Jun 30, 2025

Security forces successfully neutralised a 51mm ILLG bomb discovered in the Terakhongshangbi Maning Laithel area under Moirang Police Station in Manipur’s Bishnupur district. The potentially deadly explosive was defused without incident by a specialized bomb disposal team.

Manipur: Three active cadres linked to separate outfits arrested in coordinated operations across Imphal

Manipur: Three active cadres linked to separate outfits arrested in coordinated operations across Imphal

Jun 30, 2025

Security forces on arrested three active cadres belonging to proscribed militant outfits in separate operations carried out in Imphal East and West districts of Manipur.

Manipur MP Akoijam 'barred' from entering market area in Bishnupur, claims state nurturing 'communal division'

Manipur MP Akoijam 'barred' from entering market area in Bishnupur, claims state nurturing 'communal division'

Jun 30, 2025

Inner Manipur MP A. Bimol Akoijam has alleged that he was barred from entering Phougakchou-Ikhai Makha Leikai Keithel (Bazar) in Bishnupur district—part of his parliamentary constituency—on the evening of June 29, despite a heavy presence of security personnel, including the Indian Army.