Manipur News

Kuki CSO Working Committee announces 24-hour shutdown on NH-37, seeks probe into Kangpokpi attack

The Kuki CSO Working Committee (KCWC), South West Sadar Hills, has announced a 24-hour total shutdown along National Highway-37 with immediate effect following an armed attack on civilians in Thingkhojang village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district.

Manipur Police arrest four, seize 239 kg of ganja in Imphal East

Manipur Police arrested four people in related operations under Lamlai Police Station and seized around 239 kg of ganja. The action also led to the recovery of two vehicles, with further investigation under way.

Fresh violence in Manipur's Kangpokpi leaves woman, child injured

Armed men allegedly attacked Thingkhongjang Kuki Village in Kangpokpi during Sunday prayers, injuring a woman and a child. The assault and claims of delayed intervention have triggered demands for an independent inquiry and tighter security.

Manipur Police arrest four militants in separate operations, recover arms cache

Manipur Police arrested four militants in separate operations in Imphal East and recovered a cache of arms in Kangpokpi. The actions are part of continuing search and area domination operations aimed at curbing militant activity and seizing illegal weapons.

ECI publishes Manipur draft roll after over 19.34 lakh electors submit forms

The Election Commission published Manipur's draft electoral roll after the SIR 2026 enumeration phase. The revision recorded a 92.42 per cent response rate and opened claims and objections until August 4.

Manipur Police arrest four, seize 238.6 kg suspected ganja in Imphal East

A joint anti-narcotics team in Imphal East seized 238.6 kg of suspected ganja and arrested four people. The operation triggered follow-up arrests and the seizure of two vehicles as the case moved into further investigation.

Manipur Police four militants, recover large cache of arms

Manipur Police have arrested four insurgent cadres, including a member of the proscribed UNLF (P), in separate operations linked to extortion, while coordinated search operations across Chandel and Thoubal districts led to the seizure of a large cache of arms, grenades and ammunition.

Manipur Police rescue two Assam residents from illegal confinement over debt

Two residents of Assam who were allegedly held illegally as collateral in connection with an unpaid debt have been rescued from Manipur's Ukhrul district, police said on Sunday, July 5.

People of Manipur want prolonged crisis to end: CM

Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Saturday, July 4, said the people of the state want an end to the prolonged ethnic conflict and emphasised that dialogue remains the only path to achieving lasting peace.

Manipur: Thousands march in Kangpokpi over security concerns, action against armed groups

Thousands of members of the Kuki-Zo community on Saturday, July 4 participated in a peaceful protest rally in Manipur's Kangpokpi district under the banner of the Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), alleging attempts to "Balkanise" the hill areas through repeated attacks on Kuki-Zo habitations and demanding immediate government action against the NSCN-IM and the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF).

Manipur CM Khemchand Singh attends funeral of former MLA Vungzagin Valte in Churachandpur, calls for dialogue to restore peace

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday, July 4, attended the funeral service of former Thanlon MLA, late Vungzagin Valte, at his residence in Dorcas Veng, Churachandpur, becoming the first Chief Minister to visit the district since the ethnic violence erupted in the state on May 3, 2023.

Manipur CM makes first Churachandpur visit since ethnic violence; attends funeral of BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte

In a significant political development, Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on July 4 visited Churachandpur to attend the funeral of former BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte, marking a first visit to the Churachandpur since ethnic violence erupted in the state on May 3, 2023.

Goods trucks bound for Manipur stranded near Silchar, perishable Cargo begins to rot

Hundreds of cargo trucks transporting essential goods from Silchar to Manipur have been stranded for the past several days due to the prevailing security situation in Manipur, leaving transporters facing mounting losses.

Manipur CM reaches Churachandpur amid boycott, shutdown to attend MLA Vungzagin Valte's last rites

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reached Churachandpur by helicopter on July 4 despite a boycott call by several civil society organisations and a shutdown in the district ahead of his visit.

Manipur CM reviews PWD functioning, assesses progress of key infrastructure projects

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reviewed the Public Works Department and ongoing projects on July 3. He said timely, coordinated execution was essential to improve connectivity, infrastructure and public services across the state.

Students stopped from attending school amid Kuki protest in Manipur

Students of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Leimakhong, were reportedly prevented from attending classes on Friday, July 3, after Kuki protesters blocked the road leading to the school near the Leimakhong Army Camp in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, disrupting normal academic activities.

Kuki groups boycott Manipur CM Khemchand Singh's Churachandpur visit

Kuki civil society organisations in Churachandpur have announced a boycott of Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh's proposed July 4 visit. They said no Meitei individual or official would be allowed into the district until the Kuki-Zo-Meitei conflict is resolved.

Imphal to host Durand Cup 2026 matches and quarter-final at Khuman Lampak

Imphal has been named one of five host cities for the 135th Indian Oil Durand Cup, with Khuman Lampak Stadium set to stage league matches and a quarter-final. The schedule brings Manipur into a 24-team competition spread across six groups and five venues.

Manipur: Kuki-Zo groups demand probe into killings, village attacks at Kangpokpi rally

Slain Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte to be laid to rest on July 4, four months after death

The mortal remains of Manipur BJP MLA Vungzagin Valte will be laid to rest on Saturday, July 4, more than four months after his death from injuries sustained during the ethnic violence that erupted in the state in 2023.

Manipur govt committed to preserving state's cultural heritage, says CM after Kangla Board meeting

Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Friday, July 3, reaffirmed his government's commitment to conserving and promoting the state's rich cultural and historical heritage following the 34th meeting of the Kangla Board in Imphal.