Manipur woman dies after at RIMS, family alleges medical negligence
Oct 13, 2026Family members of a 25-year-old woman staged a protest at the Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Imphal on October 13, alleging medical negligence after she died following childbirth.
Bimol Akoijam accuses JNU Vice-Chancellor of bypassing due process, says he will challenge decision in court
Oct 13, 2026Inner Manipur MP questions timing of inquiry report and dismissal, alleges media trial and denies claims of seeking sexual favours for marks
Manipur Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen distributes livelihood aid to displaced families in Kangpokpi
Oct 13, 2026Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen on October 13 distributed livelihood assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and welfare benefits to other beneficiaries in Kangpokpi district under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, 2026, urging village chiefs and civil society organisations to ensure that government schemes reach every eligible household, including those in remote hill areas.
Manipur CM felicitates three Asian Games hockey gold medallists
Oct 13, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh felicitated three state hockey players for their Asian Games gold medals. The interaction also focused on jobs, sports policy and support for aspiring athletes.
Bishnupur Police arrest 13 in racket circulating non-consensual explicit videos of Manipuri women
Oct 13, 2026Bishnupur Police said 13 people were arrested in an alleged racket circulating and monetising explicit videos of Manipuri women on Telegram and WhatsApp. The investigation is focused on the wider network, financial trails and the identification of victims.
Manipur Deputy CM meets KfW officials to review COSFOM forest conservation project
Oct 13, 2026Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Losii Dikho met KfW officials and the COSFOM team to review the forest conservation project’s progress. The discussion focused on restoring degraded forests, supporting livelihoods and ensuring the project’s continued implementation.
Manipur's Khurai residents stage 24-hour shutdown, demand justice for Paonam Dhaneshwar
Oct 13, 2026Normal life was affected in parts of Khurai in Manipur’s Imphal East district on October 13 as residents observed a 24-hour total shutdown called by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) on the Unnatural Death of Paonam Dhaneshwar, demanding accountability in connection with his death.
Manipur BJP chief Sharda Devi accuses Bimol Akoijam’s supporters of mistreating women
Oct 13, 2026Manipur Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president and Rajya Sabha MP A. Sharda Devi on October 13 accused supporters of Lok Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam of mistreating women, as a delegation of BJP women leaders met President Droupadi Murmu in Delhi.
Global Manipur Federation backs MP Bimol Akoijam, raises questions over JNU dismissal
Oct 13, 2026The Global Manipur Federation (GMF) has expressed solidarity with Manipur Lok Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam amid the controversy surrounding his dismissal as a professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), raising concerns over alleged procedural irregularities in the decision.
Manipur: BSF DG meets CM after 9 killed in fresh firing incidents
Oct 13, 2026Border Security Force (BSF) Director General Praveen Kumar on October 13 met Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to discuss the prevailing law and order situation in the violence-hit state, amid a fresh wave of deadly clashes that left at least nine people dead last week.
Two PREPAK cadres arrested in Manipur's Imphal East over Raising Day activities
Oct 13, 2026Two alleged PREPAK cadres were arrested in Imphal East during a joint operation on 12 October. Police said they were linked to the outfit's Raising Day banner activities in Sawombung.
'Witch hunt by khap panchayat': Congress MP Bimol Akoijam questions JNU inquiry over sexual harassment allegations
Oct 13, 2026Congress Lok Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has accused the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) administration of bypassing due process in dismissing him following allegations of sexual harassment, describing the action as a “witch hunt” allegedly aimed at silencing his views on Manipur and the Northeast.
‘A mockery of gender justice’: MP Bimol Akoijam questions handling of JNU sexual harassment allegations
Oct 13, 2026Congress MP from Manipur Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has questioned the sexual harassment allegations levelled against him at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi, alleging that the controversy reflects how people from the Northeast are treated in the country. He has also welcomed the registration of an FIR in connection with the case, saying its merits should be examined in court rather than debated through what he described as a “khap panchayat” at the university.
‘People will get exposed’: Bimol Akoijam challenges JNU allegations
Oct 13, 2026Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has questioned the handling of sexual harassment allegations against him at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi, describing the proceedings as “harassment” and alleging that the university has disregarded established rules and regulations.
Manipur police arrest 13 for allegedly sharing, monetising explicit content on Telegram
Oct 13, 2026Manipur police arrested 13 people, including one minor in conflict with law (CCL), for allegedly circulating and monetising non-consensual explicit photographs and videos of women from the state through multiple Telegram channels, including material classified as Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Manipur moves to protect indigenous pony with digital registry, breeding programme
Oct 12, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on October 12 launched a digital registration portal for Manipuri Ponies, aimed at ensuring their systematic registration, unique identification and scientific conservation.
Manipur launches statewide campaign to ensure no eligible voter is left out
Oct 12, 2026A statewide campaign has been launched in Manipur to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the electoral rolls, with special camps being organised across 3,041 polling booths, the Chief Electoral Officer's (CEO) office said on October 12.
Biren Singh calls Makui killings ‘barbaric’, urges dialogue among Manipur communities
Oct 12, 2026Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on October 12 condemned the killing of Naga village guards in Makui village in Kangpokpi district as “barbaric” and called for dialogue among communities to end the cycle of violence in the state.
‘When will you break your silence?’ BJP Mahila Morcha seeks expulsion of Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam
Oct 12, 2026The BJP Mahila Morcha protested outside the Congress headquarters, demanding Bimol Akoijam's expulsion after his JNU dismissal over sexual harassment allegations. The protest sharpened questions for the Congress leadership as complainants sought action and justice.
CorCom calls 12-hour Manipur shutdown on October 15 over 1949 merger
Oct 12, 2026CorCom has called a 12-hour statewide shutdown in Manipur on October 15 to mark what it calls National Black Day. The group says the protest reflects its long-running opposition to Manipur’s 1949 merger with India.
Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh reviews security in Jiribam, directs action against drug trafficking
Oct 12, 2026Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh visited Jiribam to inspect security arrangements, IDP sites and police establishments. He told agencies to tighten coordination, check drug trafficking and keep community engagement central to peace.
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