Manipur News

Manipur: JP Nadda clears AIIMS upgrade for RIMS Imphal, Senapati medical college

Union Health Minister JP Nadda agreed to upgrade RIMS Imphal to AIIMS and approved a new medical college in Senapati during a meeting with Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh. The twin decisions are set to expand medical education and healthcare capacity in the state, especially beyond Imphal.

Manipur home minister urges JFD to call off 24-hour strike over census

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam asked the JFD to withdraw its 24-hour strike after the Centre deferred the Census in the state. He said the decision followed high-level consultations in Delhi and reflected public sentiment in Manipur.

Manipur: CoTU calls 24-hour NH-2 shutdown after Kangpokpi village attack

CoTU has called a 24-hour shutdown on NH-2 after the alleged attack on N. Teikhang village in Kangpokpi district. Kuki organisations have condemned the killings and sought an independent probe, tighter security and civilian protection.

Manipur Census deferred after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews NRC demand

The Centre deferred the Census exercise in Manipur after Amit Shah reviewed demands to wait for NRC implementation. The move reflects pressure from civil society and political leaders as citizenship and migration remain central concerns.

Kuki-Zo groups protest in Manipur’s Kangpokpi, demand reopening of roads, medical access

Manipur High Court puts Census process on hold amid NRC, illegal migration concerns

Manipur group calls 24-hour strike over Census, NRC demand

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation has called a 24-hour strike in Manipur from midnight on August 31 over the Census exercise. The group says the count must be deferred until the NRC is implemented and has urged public support for the agitation.

Manipur Police arrest RPF/PLA active cadre in Imphal East

A joint team of CDO Imphal East, 4 Mahar (Borders) and 7 Madras Regiment arrested a suspected RPF/PLA cadre in Imphal East. The action followed intelligence inputs as investigators examine his alleged role.

Manipur: 3 killed, 4 injured after suspected NSCN-IM, ZUF-K cadres attack Kangpokpi village

Three villagers, including one man and two women, were killed and four others injured after suspected cadres of the NSCN-IM and ZUF-K allegedly attacked N Teikhang Kuki village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Monday, August 31, local sources said.

Manipur: Hand grenade recovered near Shija hospital in Imphal West, probe underway

A hand grenade was found near a public toilet on the premises of Shija Hospital and Research Institute (SHRI) in Manipur’s Imphal West district on Monday, August 31 morning, prompting a security alert in the area.

Two killed, two injured in firing at N Teikhang village in Manipur’s Kangpokpi

Two villagers were killed and two others sustained bullet injuries after suspected cadres of the NSCN-IM and ZUF-K allegedly attacked N Teikhang Kuki village in Kangpokpi district on Monday, August 31 morning, triggering fresh concerns over the security of civilian settlements along the IT Road corridor.

Manipur Naga legislators seek Centre’s action against Kuki-Zo leaders over civilian killings

A group of Naga legislators from Manipur has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to take immediate action against Kuki-Zo leaders and militant groups, alleging their involvement in a series of attacks and killings of Naga civilians in the state.

Manipur: Police use tear gas to disperse protesters as ‘No NRC, No Census’ rally turns violent in Kakching

A torch rally protesting the proposed census exercise and demanding implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) before any census-related process was dispersed by police after tensions escalated in Kakching district of Manipur on Sunday, August 30 night.

‘Bandh will not serve any purpose’: Manipur CM asks NRC protesters to shun shutdowns

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh backed an NRC update and asked protesters to avoid bandhs and blockades. His appeal came as groups pressed for the Census to be deferred until the exercise is carried out.

Manipur Police arrest two drug peddlers, recover weapons and explosives in Bishnupur

Bishnupur Police arrested two drug peddlers and recovered heroin during routine checking. In a separate joint search, security forces seized firearms, grenades and IEDs, and further investigation is underway.

Manipur: CoTU condemns Makui bloodshed, demands removal of ‘illegal checkpoints’ at Chawangkining, Thonglang

CoTU condemned the Makui bloodshed and demanded removal of alleged illegal checkpoints at Chawangkining and Thonglang. It said restrictions on food, medicine and civilian movement could trigger further retaliatory violence.

Manipur: Naga legislator Awangbou Newmai condemns IT road ambush, urges Kuki leaders to promote humanity

Naga legislator and NPF State President Awangbou Newmai has strongly condemned the killing of four Liangmai Naga civilians in an alleged ambush by suspected Kuki militants along the IT Road in Kangpokpi district on August 27.

Manipur CM hosts outgoing Chief Secretary Dr Puneet Kumar Goel

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh hosted outgoing Chief Secretary Dr Puneet Kumar Goel at his official residence on August 29. He thanked Goel for his service, citing his work on IDP resettlement and peace restoration.

Hand grenade explodes at Oil Pump in Manipur’s Thoubal, no casualties reported

Unidentified persons allegedly hurled a hand grenade at Sorojini Oil Pump near Khangabok under Thoubal Police Station on the evening of August 29, triggering an explosion at around 6:30 pm.

Manipur: Two killed, six injured in factional clash involving ZUF groups

Two cadres were killed and six others injured in separate incidents of factional clashes between two groups of the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF) in Manipur's Noney district over the past 24 hours, officials said.

Four suspected insurgent cadres arrested in separate operations in Manipur's Imphal East

Security forces arrested four suspected insurgent cadres in separate intelligence-based operations in Imphal East. The action led to seizures including an IED, ammunition, cash and personal items.