Manipur News

Manipur indigenous groups hold ‘war cry’ protest, demand abrogation of SoO, NRC update

Members of indigenous communities in Manipur on October 23 held a “war cry” demonstration to express their resentment over the prolonged conflict in the state and demand action on issues they said were affecting indigenous people.

12 Manipur youths selected for Japan jobs as CM meets Japanese employers

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on October 23 met representatives of Zenken Corporation and six Japanese social welfare corporations to explore employment opportunities for the state's youth in Japan.

Kuki CSO committee raises concern over alleged land encroachment in Manipur's Kamjong

The Kuki CSO Working Committee of Kamjong district has raised concerns over alleged encroachment on ancestral land and construction of houses without the consent of the claimed landholders in a disputed settlement known as Pilong.

Manipur: AMUCO announces democratic agitations from October 24 over territorial integrity

The All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO), along with like-minded organisations, has unanimously decided to launch a series of democratic agitations from October 24, opposing any move to alter or disintegrate Manipur’s territorial integrity.

Manipur: Thadou body seeks probe into Sunurok Hills killings, alleges political and militant links

Thadou Inpi Manipur demanded a comprehensive probe into the killing of three Meitei civilians at Sunurok Hills. It said investigators should examine alleged militant networks, factional rivalries and political motives.

Amur falcons Apapang, Alang return to Manipur after journey across 23 countries

Satellite-tagged Amur falcons Apapang and Alang returned to Manipur after crossing 23 countries. Their arrival highlights long-distance migration and community-led protection at a vital stopover.

‘No SoO agreement in state now’: Manipur home minister on Kuki pact lapse, 17 to be arrested over killings

48-hour general strike begins in Manipur over Thoubal youth’s killing

A 48-hour general strike called by a Joint Action Committee (JAC) over the killing of Laishram Rakesh began across Manipur at 5 am on October 23, amid protests and road blockades in the Khangabok area of Thoubal district.

Third accused arrested in Thoubal mob violence case, gun and ammunition seized

Thoubal police arrested a third accused in the Khangabok–Sangaiyumpham mob violence case. A seized DBBL gun will undergo forensic examination as the investigation continues.

Manipur MLA urges Governor to launch ‘Operation Manipur’ to disarm illegal armed groups, scrap SoO pact

Manipur MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh has urged Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to initiate a comprehensive security initiative titled “Operation Manipur” to recover illegal arms, dismantle unlawful armed networks and restore peace in the state. He has also called on the government to consider abrogating the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement.

Manipur to resume helicopter services to remote areas, Loktak Day gets state festival status

The Manipur Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on October 22 approved the resumption of helicopter services to remote areas, declared Loktak Day a state festival and permitted eligible newspaper printing presses to seek approval to use a limited area of contiguous paddy land.

Manipur Governor reviews India-Myanmar border fencing progress

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla reviewed India-Myanmar border fencing progress at Lok Bhavan. The assessment came amid violence reports from border villages in Kamjong district.

Manipur records first-ever sighting of Asian golden cat in Shirui

Manipur has recorded the presence of the elusive Asian golden cat for the first time, with a camera trap capturing the rare wild feline in Shirui village of Ukhrul district.

Manipur: COCOMI threatens campaign from October 31, demands ‘end India’s proxy war’

The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), along with like-minded Naga civil society organisations, has announced plans to launch a massive campaign across Manipur from October 31 if the state government fails to end the ongoing conflict by October 30.

AISF Manipur stages protest rally, demands justice for Khongban Sunurok attack

The All India Students Federation (AISF), Manipur State Council, staged a protest rally condemning the prolonged crisis in Manipur and demanding justice for the victims of the recent attack at Khongban Sunurok that claimed three lives and left three others injured.

Manipur: Sit-in protests held across state demanding justice for three Khongban Sunurok victims

Sit-in protests were held at various places across Manipur on October 22, demanding justice for the three civilians killed in an attack at Khongban Sunurok on October 19.

Manipur: Chingdai Committee rejects police link to Nongshum incident, seeks release of three villagers

The Chingdai Area Core Committee rejected the police link between three villagers and the Nongshum incident. It demanded their unconditional release, stronger security deployment and rehabilitation support for displaced residents.

Manipur police arrest active PLA cadre from Imphal West

An active cadre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested by a team of the Special Police (SPL)/Commando Unit, Khabeisoi, from his residence in Manipur's Imphal West district on October 21.

Manipur: Kuki Inpi demands release of three apprehended village volunteers

The Kuki Inpi Bungpi Block has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of three village volunteers apprehended by a joint team of Manipur Police, the CRPF and the CoBRA unit at S Phailengkot on October 20, rejecting what it described as a misleading attempt by the state police to link them to the Nongshum incident.

Manipur killings: Joint Action Committee calls statewide sit-in protest, shutdown on October 22

A joint action committee (JAC) formed on October 21 in connection with the killing of three civilians at Khongban Sunurok in Manipur has called for a statewide sit-in protest on Thursday, urging people to suspend their daily activities, including those at schools and colleges, to demand justice for the victims.

Manipur DGP visits violence-hit Kamjong, reviews security situation

Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh on October 21 visited violence-hit Kamjong district to strengthen coordination among security forces and facilitate the restoration of peace between the Naga and Kuki communities, officials said.