Manipur News

Manipur: KCP Taibanganba Group chairman says people’s call for peace led to decision to lay down arms

A total of 46 cadres of the KCP-Taibanganba group surrendered on Tuesday, August 18 and handed over their weapons and other war-like stores during a homecoming ceremony organised by the Manipur Department of Home at the 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground in Imphal.

Manipur: Protest turns violent amid heavy rain, woman police personnel and protester injured

A protest by women against the ongoing census training at the office of the District Commissioner (DC), Imphal East, turned tense on August 18 as protesters attempted to enter the DC complex amid heavy rainfall. A woman police personnel was injured during the ensuing confrontation.

Manipur government urges JFD to withdraw 48-hour strike over NRC demand

Manipur DGP urges insurgent groups to shun violence and join mainstream

Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh on Tuesday, August 18, urged insurgent groups to give up armed activities and return to the mainstream, assuring that the state police would support the lawful process of surrender, verification and rehabilitation.

Manipur shuts down as JFD strike enters second day over NRC demand

46 cadres of proscribed KCP-Taibanganba Group surrender with arms in Manipur

Forty-six cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP)-Taibanganba Group surrendered with arms before the Manipur government and security forces on Tuesday, August 18, marking a significant step towards their return to civilian life.

'Positive response' from Amit Shah on NRC updation before Census: Ex-Manipur CM N Biren Singh

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh on Tuesday, August 18, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah had given a “positive response” to his demand for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state before the Census.

Manipur Police arrest PREPAK member, man in cough syrup smuggling case

Manipur Police arrested a PREPAK member and a man wanted in a codeine cough syrup case on August 17. The twin operations formed part of the state's continuing action against insurgency and drug-related offences.

Manipur Governor summons Assembly session on September 2

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on August 17 summoned the eighth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly, which will commence on September 2.

Manipur: Kuki chiefs oppose proposed IRB headquarters in Tengnoupal

The Kuki Chiefs Association has opposed the proposed 11th India Reserve Battalion headquarters at Saivom village in Tengnoupal. It said the tender was issued without local consultation and insisted the project wait until peace returns.

Manipur: Kuki outfit denies involvement in Langka incident, calls allegations baseless

The Kuki National Front (KNF) has rejected allegations linking its Home Secretary, Jangboi Kipgen, and its cadres to the recent Langka incident in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district, in which two people were killed, describing the charges as “completely baseless, unfounded and devoid of truth”.

Manipur group calls two-day strike over Census, NRC demand

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation has called a two-day strike in Manipur from midnight on August 17 over the Census exercise without prior NRC updation. The group says the move is meant to protect indigenous interests, and has warned of stronger agitation if the government remains unresponsive.

Manipur protests intensify over demand for NRC updation before Census

Manipur Police arrest suspected militants, drug traffickers in multiple operations

Security forces and Manipur Police carried out multiple operations across Manipur, arresting suspected militants and drug traffickers. The raids also led to seizures of heroin, raw opium, firearms and ammunition amid intensified enforcement.

Three militants linked to proscribed outfits arrested in Manipur

Police arrested three alleged militants in Imphal West and seized an AK-56 rifle in a separate operation in Jiribam. The action linked multiple proscribed outfits to ongoing security operations, with investigations continuing.

Security forces recover AK-56 rifle, ammunition during search operation in Manipur's Jiribam

Security forces recovered an AK-56 rifle and ammunition during a search operation in Jiribam district. The seizure comes amid continued security measures in vulnerable areas, with further investigation under way.

Manipur BJP stages protest outside Congress Bhavan over alleged disrespect to national song

The Manipur unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday, August 16 staged a demonstration outside the Congress Bhavan in Imphal, protesting against what it described as disrespect to the national song Vande Mataram.

Former Manipur CM Biren Singh, BJP MLA K Joykishan Singh leave for Delhi amid cabinet expansion talks

Former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh and BJP MLA K Joykishan Singh on Sunday, August 16 left for New Delhi amid indications that senior party leaders may hold discussions on a possible expansion of the state council of ministers and the prevailing political situation in Manipur.

‘I was determined to win a medal’: Manipur gymnast Ariha Pangambam reflects on Asian Championship triumph

Manipur gymnast Ariha Pangambam reflected on her Asian Championships podium finish after climbing from third in qualifying to the top on the final day. She said earlier fourth and fifth-place finishes had strengthened her resolve throughout her preparation.

‘No NRC, No Census’: Protesters storm Census Directorate in Manipur, 3 injured in clash with security forces

Members of the student wing of the Campaign for Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD) staged a protest at the Directorate of Census Operations Manipur in Imphal East on August 16, demanding that the upcoming Census operation be deferred until the National Register of Citizens (NRC) is updated in the state.

Assam Rifles Pipe Band draws over 1050 spectators at Kangla on Independence Day

More than 1,050 people gathered at the historic Kangla West Gate in Imphal on Saturday, August 15 to witness an Assam Rifles Pipe Band display organised as part of the celebrations marking India’s 80th Independence Day.