Manipur News

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.

Manipur CM interacts with students selected for IIT Madras training

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met students selected for IIT Madras training at the Secretariat. The government-funded programme will give 25 Minority, OBC and SC students semiconductor exposure and specialised skills.

Manipur gets new political party ahead of 2027 Assembly polls; PRP unveils manifesto

A new political outfit, the People’s Reformation Party (PRP), was formally launched in Manipur on Thursday, September 24 with the party announcing plans to contest the 2027 Assembly election and focus on peace, public order, youth participation and improving standards of public life.

Arms, explosives recovered during search operation in Imphal East

Security forces and the CDO recovered arms, ammunition and explosive materials during a search operation in Imphal East. Investigators are now examining the source and intended use of the seized items.

Two active KCP (MFL) cadres arrested in joint operation in Imphal West

A joint team of CDO/Imphal East and 31 Assam Rifles arrested two alleged KCP (MFL) cadres at Awang Sekmai in Imphal West. Security forces said the men were linked to extortion activities and were held after an intelligence-led operation.

‘Such acts of violence have no place in our society’: Manipur CM condemns killing of lineman in Tamenglong

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the killing of lineman Paokhongam Chongloi in Tamenglong. The shooting, reported amid fresh hill district violence, has triggered a police complaint and calls for investigation.

Manipur police arrest four in separate operations, seize gold, brown sugar and arms

Manipur security forces arrested four people in separate September 23 operations and seized gold, suspected brown sugar and weapons. The action included a woman allegedly linked to the RPF/PLA and a follow-up recovery tied to firing at security personnel.

Manipur's Roshibina Devi wins silver despite flu; mother says, 'Even then, she participated'

Roshibina Devi won wushu silver for India at the Asian Games despite battling flu. The medal made her the first Indian woman to claim wushu medals at three straight editions.

Manipur Cabinet approves 70-bed dialysis centre, compensation for transmission line-affected landowners

The Manipur Cabinet has approved the establishment of a 70-bed state dialysis centre at the TB Hospital in Imphal East district, government spokesperson Dr Sapam Ranjan said on September 23.

Holi Sankirtan showcase draws audiences, seeks to revive fading Manipuri tradition

A vibrant performance of Holi Sankirtan, a traditional Manipuri devotional art form associated with Lord Krishna and Radha, drew audiences in Imphal East as the Academy of Indigenous Music (AIM) showcased the traditional performing art on September 23.