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Hundreds rally in Manipur's Saikul opposing proposed Meitei resettlement at Dolaithabi

Jun 28, 2026

Hundreds of members of the Kuki community under the banner of Kuki Inpi Saikul staged a peaceful protest on Sunday in Saikul Sub-Division of Kangpokpi district in Manipur, opposing government's move to resettle displaced Meitei families at Dolaithabi.

T-Fit Manipur hosts first national level All India Strongman Championship in Imphal

Jun 28, 2026

T-Fit Manipur on Sunday, June 28, successfully organised the first-ever national-level All India Strongman Championship 2026 at the Chumthang Sports Complex in Imphal West district, bringing together athletes from Manipur and several other states, including Haryana, Delhi and Chhattisgarh.

CoTU gives Centre, Manipur 48-hour deadline to reopen Kangpokpi highways

CoTU gives Centre, Manipur 48-hour deadline to reopen Kangpokpi highways

Jun 28, 2026

CoTU has given the Centre and the Manipur government 48 hours to restore unrestricted movement on highways through Kangpokpi. The group says the prolonged disruption is hurting supplies, travel and economic activity, and has warned of democratic action if nothing changes.

Manipur: RPF/PLA cadre held in Imphal West over alleged extortion

Manipur: RPF/PLA cadre held in Imphal West over alleged extortion

Jun 28, 2026

Security forces arrested an alleged RPF/PLA cadre from his Imphal West residence in an extortion case. The action came as Manipur maintained search operations, escorted commodity convoys and expanded checkpoints.

Villagers in Manipur's Imphal East oppose proposed relocation of UNLF-P camp at Nongshum

Villagers in Manipur's Imphal East oppose proposed relocation of UNLF-P camp at Nongshum

Jun 27, 2026

Villagers residing in and around Nongshum in Manipur’s Imphal East district staged protests on Saturday opposing the proposed relocation of designated camps of the Pambei-led United National Liberation Front (UNLF-P) from the area.

Manipur: Joint Tribe Council demands justice for six slain Naga civilians, rejects Kuki-Zo council’s remarks

Jun 27, 2026

The Joint Tribe Council, Manipur (JTCM) on Saturday, June 27 rejected recent remarks made by the Kuki-Zo Council regarding the killing of six Naga civilians and demanded immediate action to identify and arrest those responsible.

Congress questions Amit Shah’s separate meeting with Manipur Naga MLAs, seeks explanation from state government

Congress questions Amit Shah’s separate meeting with Manipur Naga MLAs, seeks explanation from state government

Jun 27, 2026

The Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Manipur on Saturday, June 27 questioned the recent meeting between a delegation of the state’s Naga legislators and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, raising concerns over the absence of Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh from the discussions.

SAFF winners from Manipur urge state action to sustain women’s football talent

SAFF winners from Manipur urge state action to sustain women’s football talent

Jun 27, 2026

Nine members of the Indian women’s football squad from Manipur called on Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh to seek enhanced support for women sportspersons and measures to strengthen grassroots football in the state.

Kuki-Zo Council says apology was not admission of responsibility for Naga killings

Kuki-Zo Council says apology was not admission of responsibility for Naga killings

Jun 27, 2026

The Kuki-Zo Council said its chairman's apology over the killing of six Naga civilians was a humanitarian gesture, not an admission of community guilt. The clarification triggered opposing responses as Naga and Zomi groups challenged the council's stance and representation.

Manipur: Two militant cadres arrested in separate operations

Manipur: Two militant cadres arrested in separate operations

Jun 27, 2026

Security forces arrested two alleged militant cadres in separate operations in Imphal East and Imphal West. Police said one of the men was allegedly involved in illegal arms sales and a Tata Safari DiCOR was seized.

Manipur: Security forces recover arms, ammunition and explosives in separate operations

Manipur: Security forces recover arms, ammunition and explosives in separate operations

Jun 27, 2026

Security forces recovered firearms, ammunition and explosives in three separate operations carried out across Manipur on June 26, the police said.

Manipur: Naga bodies rejects Kuki-Zo Council’s clarification, Kuki bodies denies admission of responsibility

Manipur: Naga bodies rejects Kuki-Zo Council’s clarification, Kuki bodies denies admission of responsibility

Jun 26, 2026

Naga bodies repudiated the apology of Kuki Zo Council (KZC), an apex Kuki-Zo body, over its chairman’s remarks on the killing of six Naga hostages after abduction, while KZC clarified that the Kuki-Zo community was not responsible for the killings.

Manipur drug trafficking routes shifted after 2023 crisis, says CM Khemchand Singh

Manipur drug trafficking routes shifted after 2023 crisis, says CM Khemchand Singh

Jun 26, 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on June 26 said drug trafficking routes in the state have undergone a significant shift following the 2023 ethnic violence, with traffickers increasingly using Mizoram as a transit corridor while smaller consignments continue to enter through Moreh.

Manipur's Sukte community celebrates 70 years of heritage and identity

Manipur's Sukte community celebrates 70 years of heritage and identity

Jun 26, 2026

The Sukte community marked its 70th anniversary across villages in Churachandpur on June 26. The celebrations coincided with the NIA's arrest of 10 accused in its expanding Manipur ethnic violence probe.

Naga student body rejects Kuki-Zo Council apology, demands arrests over killing of six hostages

Naga student body rejects Kuki-Zo Council apology, demands arrests over killing of six hostages

Jun 26, 2026

The All Naga Students' Association (ANSAM) has rejected the Kuki-Zo Council's apology over the killing of six abducted Naga civilians and demanded arrests. It said reconciliation would depend on truth, accountability and justice, not symbolic statements.

Manipur police arrest four insurgent operatives in separate operations

Manipur police arrest four insurgent operatives in separate operations

Jun 26, 2026

Manipur Police and security forces arrested four alleged operatives of banned outfits in separate operations on June 24 and 25. The detentions spanned Kakching, Thoubal and Imphal East, with a pistol and live rounds recovered in one case.

Manipur Police arrest passenger with suspected ganja at Imphal Airport

Manipur Police arrest passenger with suspected ganja at Imphal Airport

Jun 26, 2026

A 23-year-old passenger was arrested at Imphal Airport after suspected ganja was found in his luggage. In a separate operation, security forces recovered rifles, ammunition and radio sets in Imphal West.

Manipur: Kuki-Zo Council admits killing of six Naga hostages, apologises; seeks impartial probe into all violence

Jun 25, 2026

The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has publicly admitted that six Naga civilians who were taken hostage during the ongoing Naga-Kuki conflict were killed by members of the Kuki-Zo community, describing the act as an emotional response and apologising for the incident.

Manipuri Nata Sankirtan showcased in fusion form through ‘Phamyei’ and ‘Jaydik’ in Imphal

Jun 25, 2026

Yumjao Mayum Living Art Academy on June 25 presented its latest production, Phamyei and Jaydik, offering a fusion interpretation of Manipur's traditional performing art, Nata Sankirtan.

Manipur CM reviews functioning of Manipur Bhawans, stresses improved services for travellers

Manipur CM reviews functioning of Manipur Bhawans, stresses improved services for travellers

Jun 25, 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reviewed the functioning of Manipur Bhawans across the country at a meeting in Mantripukhri. The discussion focused on improving management, service delivery and convenience for Manipuri travellers.

Congress still paying political price for emergency-era mistakes: Manipur CM

Congress still paying political price for emergency-era mistakes: Manipur CM

Jun 25, 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on June 25 alleged that the Congress continues to suffer a decline in public support due to the "mistakes" it made during the Emergency period imposed in 1975.