Senior citizen found brutally murdered inside home in Manipur's Imphal West, sparks shock and outrage
Jan 21, 2026A 78-year-old woman was found brutally murdered inside her own residence in Imphal West district of Manipur, raising serious concerns over the safety of elderly citizens. The gruesome crime came to light on Tuesday, January 19 afternoon when the victim’s body was discovered hidden under her bed, wrapped in clothes, at Singjamei Oinam Thingel.
“Where is the state?” Kuki women’s group slams justice system over rape survivor’s death in Manipur
Jan 21, 2026The Kuki Women Organisation for Human Rights (KWOHR), Kangpokpi district, has condemned what it calls a grave miscarriage of justice in the case of a young Kuki woman who died after surviving brutal sexual violence for more than two years without redress from the system meant to protect her.
Manipur security forces arrest four active cadres of proscribed insurgent groups across Imphal valley
Jan 21, 2026In a coordinated and intelligence-driven operation, security forces in Manipur on January 20, 2026, intensified their crackdown on insurgent and extortion networks, arresting four active cadres linked to different banned outfits across Imphal East and Imphal West districts
Security forces defuse 3 IEDs along Indo-Myanmar border in major security operation
Jan 21, 2026Security forces in Manipur on January 19, successfully neutralised three improvised explosive devices (IEDs) along the sensitive Indo-Myanmar border, averting a potential threat to both security personnel and civilian movement in the region.
FIR filed against Manipur BJP MLA L Susindro Meitei over alleged demolition of school building
Jan 20, 2026The Manipur Police have registered a first information report (FIR) against Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) legislator L Susindro Meitei in connection with the alleged demolition of an under-construction school building in Imphal East district.
Nitin Nabin’s dedication to BJP will strengthen party: Ex-Manipur CM Biren Singh
Jan 20, 2026Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on January 20 said the appointment of Nitin Nabin as the national president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will further strengthen the party and enhance its organisational reach across the country.
Manipur people deserve special package for rehabilitation and economic revival: Civil bodies
Jan 20, 2026The All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO) on January 20 said the people of Manipur deserve a special package for rehabilitation, resettlement and economic revival, asserting that the ongoing crisis has severely affected the state across social, political and economic spheres.
Complaint seeks FIR against Manipur MLA over alleged demolition of government school site
Jan 20, 2026A formal complaint seeking registration of a First Information Report (FIR) has been submitted at Porompat Police Station against Khurai MLA Leishangthem Susindro Meitei, accusing him of illegally dismantling an ongoing government school construction and threatening workers at the site.
Manipur police recover arms cache in Kangpokpi hills, seize communication devices in Kakching
Jan 20, 2026Manipur police seized illegal arms and communication devices in Kangpokpi hills amid efforts to curb trafficking. Security has been heightened to prevent further illegal activities
Manipur police arrest two, seize heroin and destroy poppy fields in coordinated anti-drug drive
Jan 20, 2026Manipur police arrested two persons and seized heroin in a major anti-drug operation. Several poppy fields were destroyed to curb drug production and trafficking
CoTU rejects allegations of harassment of Rajasthan school Wushu team, calls reports unverified
Jan 19, 2026The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has rejected media reports alleging harassment and extortion of the Rajasthan School Wushu team during their return journey from Imphal after the 69th National School Games, describing the claims as unverified and misleading.
‘Heal Our Land’: Peace and prosperity get-together with music concert held in Manipur's Chandel
Jan 19, 2026In an effort to promote peace, unity and prosperity amid ongoing tensions in Manipur, a one-day get-together for peace and prosperity cum music concert was held on January 19 at the Town Hall in Chandel district headquarters.
Centre to act firmly on Indo-Myanmar border pillar damage; Manipur police inspect Chandel site
Jan 19, 2026BJP MLA Thongam Bishwajit on January 19 said that the Government of India will take the recent incident of destruction of a border pillar along the Indo-Myanmar boundary in Manipur very seriously, asserting that necessary steps will be taken to ensure a safe and secure international border.
Rajasthan Wushu team row: Police probe ordered following extortion claims, says Manipur YAS Director
Jan 19, 2026Amid allegations of mismanagement, security lapses and extortion levelled by members of the Rajasthan school Wushu team during the 69th National School Games in Imphal, the Director of Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS), Manipur, has denied receiving any complaint from the team during their stay in the state and said an inquiry has nevertheless been initiated.
Rajasthan school Wushu team alleges extortion by Kuki militant group at gun point while returning from Imphal
Jan 19, 2026A serious controversy has emerged from the ongoing 69th National School Games in Imphal, Manipur, after members of the Rajasthan school Wushu team alleged grave security lapses, administrative mismanagement, and extortion by suspected armed militants while returning from Imphal. Despite delivering an award-winning performance, the young athletes claim they were left stranded, humiliated, and forced to rely on their parents to return home safely.
Death of Manipur gang rape survivor a national shame: Rajya Sabha MP Brinda Karat
Jan 19, 2026Rajya Sabha MP Brinda Karat condemns the death of the Manipur gang rape survivor and calls for justice. She stresses stronger laws and societal support to protect women.
Manipur: Kuki groups seek justice after rape survivor dies; renew call for separate administration
Jan 19, 2026Kuki organisations based in Churachandpur and Delhi said the woman was kidnapped in Imphal and gang-raped in May 2023. Although she managed to escape, they said she “never fully recovered from the shock and injuries”. She died on January 10 while undergoing treatment in Guwahati.
Manipur police arrest two, seize over 280 g heroin in coordinated crackdown
Jan 19, 2026Manipur police arrested two suspects and seized over 280 grams of heroin in a crackdown on drug trafficking. The seized narcotics will undergo forensic analysis as investigations continue
Manipur police arrest four militants in Imphal East, seize mobile phones
Jan 19, 2026Manipur police arrested four militants in Imphal East and seized mobile phones for investigation. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in the region
"Misrepresentation of human rights work": KHRC refutes claims of 'communal provocation'
Jan 18, 2026The Kuki Human Rights Council (KHRC) has strongly refuted allegations accusing the organisation of inciting communal discord in violence-hit Manipur, describing the claims as “baseless, misleading and completely devoid of factual substance.”
Congress accuses Centre of mishandling Manipur, links five years of governance to security and economic crisis
Jan 18, 2026Congress accuses the Centre of mishandling the Manipur crisis and worsening security and economic conditions. The party demands immediate government action to restore peace and stability
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