Manipur News

Kuki students’ body launches free JNV coaching for displaced, underprivileged children in Manipur

The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO) Sadar Hills on August 28 launched a free coaching programme for the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Selection Test (JNVST) 2026, targeting internally displaced and underprivileged children in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.

Rajeev Singh Thakur likely to be next Manipur Chief Secretary

Senior IAS officer Rajeev Singh Thakur is likely to be appointed as the next Chief Secretary of Manipur following the Centre's approval of his inter-cadre deputation to the state.

Manipur group threatens 24-hour bandh over census, NRC demands

The JFD has threatened a 24-hour bandh in Manipur unless the Centre defers the census and begins updating the NRC by August 31. The protest calendar is now tied to the Assembly session, and the group says the agitation will continue until those it calls illegal immigrants are identified and deported.

Manipur: 3.5 lakh women to get Rs 10,000 grant under new empowerment scheme

The Manipur Cabinet has approved the WE-Manipur scheme for women in recognised self-help groups. The programme begins with a Rs 10,000 grant and then moves to interest-free loans over two years.

Manipur Cabinet clears three Bills, public service reforms and police sports quota scheme

The Manipur Cabinet approved three Bills, public service delivery rules and a police sports recruitment scheme. The decisions set up legislative changes, time-bound service monitoring and sportsperson recruitment ahead of the Assembly session.

Manipur Baptist Convention seeks justice for six Liangmai Naga civilians killed in May

The Manipur Baptist Convention submitted a memorandum to the state government over the killing of six Liangmai Naga civilians. It said the families remain in distress and sought urgent action, assistance and safe passage for burial.

Manipur BJP MLA’s home targeted in pre-dawn bomb blast, CM inspects site

A bomb blast occurred at the residence of BJP MLA and Manipur government spokesperson Sapam Ranjan Singh in the Konthoujam constituency of Imphal West district in the early hours of August 28, police said.

Manipur ambush survivor says attackers wore camouflage uniforms

A survivor of the ambush in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district that killed four Naga civilians said on Friday, August 28, that the attackers were wearing full camouflage uniforms and fired at their vehicle from an isolated area.

Manipur CM Khemchand calls for action against ‘elements’ opposing peace

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand on August 28 said the trust deficit between communities remains the “root cause” of the violence-hit state’s failure to return to normalcy and called for identifying those working against peace and taking action against them under the law.

Manipur census deferment likely before Assembly session: Civil Society Organisations

Mortal remains of four slain Naga civilians reach Senapati as district observes shutdown

The mortal remains of four Naga civilians allegedly killed by unidentified armed miscreants along the IT Road in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Thursday reached Senapati District Hospital on Friday morning, August 28, as Senapati district headquarters observed a complete shutdown in protest against the killings.

58 FIRs registered over cognisable offences along NH-202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul: Police

As many as 58 FIRs have been registered over incidents involving cognisable offences along National Highway 202 in Manipur’s Ukhrul district since clashes broke out between Kuki and Naga communities in February, according to a police status report submitted before the Manipur High Court.

Indigenous beliefs help protect untouched forest in Manipur’s Phunal Maring

At a time when governments, organisations and communities are increasingly adopting measures to protect forests from the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation, an indigenous belief system in Phunal Maring village of Manipur has been quietly preserving a forested area for generations.

Manipur Contractors Forum urges early completion of PMGSY-III tender evaluation

The All Manipur Contractors Association Forum has asked the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister to speed up the PMGSY-III tender evaluation. The forum said delays, revised bidding clauses and the possible allotment of works to outside firms have raised concern among local contractors.

Meira Paibi activists hold massive torch rally in Manipur's Imphal, demand NRC update before census

Meira Paibi activists held a massive torch rally in Imphal on August 27, demanding an NRC update before the Census. The protest extended a wider statewide campaign pressing the government to defer the Census until the NRC process is undertaken.

Manipur: Farmers allegedly attacked in Kangpokpi’s Wakotphai, Kuki bodies accuse NSCN-IM, seek swift probe

Three Kuki organisations alleged that armed cadres attacked unarmed farmers at Wakotphai in Kangpokpi on August 27. They urged swift government intervention, a fair probe and stronger protection for civilians to avoid further escalation.

Special CDO Unit arrests UPPK cadre in Manipur's Kakching

The Special CDO Unit arrested an alleged UPPK cadre from his Kakching residence on 27 August. Investigators are now examining allegations that he recruited a local resident into the banned outfit.

CRPF-escorted medical team attacked in Manipur's Kangpokpi, three ambulances vandalised

A medical team comprising doctors and laboratory technicians from Kangpokpi District Headquarters was allegedly attacked at Chawangkining Liangmei Naga village, around 12 km from Kangpokpi town, while travelling under CRPF escort on the afternoon of August 27.

Manipur CM condemns IT road killings, chairs high-level security meeting

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired a high-level security meeting after four civilians were killed along IT Road in Kangpokpi district. The government condemned the killings and warned of stringent action against illegal arms holders and SoO cadres found carrying weapons outside camps.

CDO-IE arrests alleged active RPF/PLA member in Manipur's Imphal East

A CDO-IE team arrested Ningthoujam Joyshana alias Joy in Imphal East on August 26 after inputs corroborated by 33 Assam Rifles. Investigators are now examining his alleged links with the RPF/PLA as legal proceedings continue.

Naga Council condemns killing of four Liangmai civilians in Manipur's Kangpokpi, seeks SIT probe

The United Naga Council (UNC) has condemned the reported killing of four Naga civilians belonging to the Liangmai community in an ambush along the IT Road between Makui Ashang and Makui Thanamba villages in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on Thursday, August 27 morning.