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Bengal man escapes alleged abduction in Manipur, vehicle driver arrested

Bengal man escapes alleged abduction in Manipur, vehicle driver arrested

Sep 20, 2026

A West Bengal resident allegedly abducted after arriving at Imphal airport escaped from his abductors by pulling the handbrake of the vehicle in which he was being transported and fleeing to security personnel for help, police said. The incident took place in Naranseina and came to light on September 19.

Manipur: Four insurgent cadres arrested in separate operations, arms and ammunition seized

Manipur: Four insurgent cadres arrested in separate operations, arms and ammunition seized

Sep 20, 2026

Security forces arrested four alleged cadres and associates of proscribed insurgent outfits in separate operations across Bishnupur, Imphal West and Imphal East districts of Manipur on September 19 and 20, with a 9 mm pistol, grenades, detonators and live ammunition recovered during the operations, officials said.

Delhi Manipuri Academic Fraternity urges restraint over media coverage of JNU ICC sexual harassment case

Delhi Manipuri Academic Fraternity urges restraint over media coverage of JNU ICC sexual harassment case

Sep 20, 2026

The Delhi Manipuri Academic Fraternity has urged restraint in the public discussion of an alleged sexual harassment case before the JNU ICC. It said speculative coverage and sharing of alleged case material could affect confidentiality, privacy and due process.

Manipur: Joint CDO-IW, Assam Rifles operation recovers arms cache in Imphal West

Manipur: Joint CDO-IW, Assam Rifles operation recovers arms cache in Imphal West

Sep 20, 2026

A joint CDO-Imphal West and Assam Rifles operation recovered arms and ammunition in Sajirok. Investigators are now tracing the source and possible links behind the cache.

Kuki Inpi condemns arrest of seven villagers, alleged force against protesters in Manipur's Kangpokpi

Kuki Inpi condemns arrest of seven villagers, alleged force against protesters in Manipur's Kangpokpi

Sep 20, 2026

Kuki Inpi Manipur has condemned the alleged detention of seven Kholen villagers by the CRPF in Kangpokpi. The body has also sought an investigation into protest force claims and compensation for damaged property.

Two Assam men held with 2.3 kg amphetamine tablets in Manipur

Two Assam men held with 2.3 kg amphetamine tablets in Manipur

Sep 20, 2026

A joint team in Senapati arrested two men from Assam after seizing 2.3 kg of amphetamine tablets. The case widened with another arrest, while police separately recovered two stolen vehicles in Manipur.

Manipur police arrest two insurgents in separate operations

Manipur police arrest two insurgents in separate operations

Sep 20, 2026

Manipur Police arrested two active insurgents in separate operations in Bishnupur and Imphal West on September 19. The arrests involved cadres linked to the RPF/PLA and the NRFM.

Manipur: Tension flare up ion Manipur’s Kangpokpi district over the arrest of 6 individuals

Manipur: Tension flare up ion Manipur’s Kangpokpi district over the arrest of 6 individuals

Sep 19, 2026

Tension flared up in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district following the arrest of at least 6 individuals by security forces from Kholep village (West Haipi) near Chawangkining village of the same district on September 19.

KCP (PWG) member, stepdaughter arrested in Imphal over alleged hand grenade plot

KCP (PWG) member, stepdaughter arrested in Imphal over alleged hand grenade plot

Sep 19, 2026

A joint team arrested Longjam Romen Singh and later his stepdaughter, Baby Sanabam, in connection with an alleged hand grenade plot at Shija Hospital. Investigators say she offered him ₹30,000 for the act as the probe widens into possible links.

First Raksha Mantri Padak receipent from Manipur, Motimala Ngangom conferred ‘Mother of Manipur NCC’ award

Sep 19, 2026

Retired Major Motimala Ngangom, the first recipient of the Raksha Mantri Padak from Manipur, has been conferred the first-ever “Mother of Manipur NCC” award by the NCC Alumni Foundation, Manipur.

Manipur Youth Congress marches in Imphal, demands recruitment to vacant government posts

Manipur Youth Congress marches in Imphal, demands recruitment to vacant government posts

Sep 19, 2026

The Manipur Youth Congress on September 19 took out a protest march in Imphal demanding the immediate filling of vacant government posts and greater transparency in the recruitment process.

‘Drug trafficking in Northeast is a national threat’: Manipur Ex CM Biren Singh

‘Drug trafficking in Northeast is a national threat’: Manipur Ex CM Biren Singh

Sep 19, 2026

Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on September 19 said drug trafficking in the Northeast should not be viewed as a local issue, describing it as a growing national threat.

Asian Games 2026: 36 athletes from Manipur to represent India across 10 disciplines

Asian Games 2026: 36 athletes from Manipur to represent India across 10 disciplines

Sep 19, 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday, September 19, congratulated 36 sportspersons and three coaches from the state who are representing India at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.

KCP (Paikhomba) cadre arrested with pistol, extortion notes in Manipur's Imphal East

KCP (Paikhomba) cadre arrested with pistol, extortion notes in Manipur's Imphal East

Sep 19, 2026

A joint team from CDO Imphal East and 8 Bihar Regiment detained an alleged KCP (Paikhomba) member in Sajiwa and recovered a pistol with extortion notes. The seizure has led to further inquiries into his alleged activities, the weapon's intended use and the notes.

TCF condemns alleged assault on filmmaker Dominic Sangma in Itanagar

TCF condemns alleged assault on filmmaker Dominic Sangma in Itanagar

Sep 19, 2026

Dominic Sangma was allegedly assaulted in Itanagar after he intervened when students were being harassed. The incident has raised concerns about safety at the FTII campus and for newcomers to the Northeast.

Thousands gather in Manipur’s Nambol to honour Assam Rifles personnel killed in 2025 ambush

Thousands gather in Manipur’s Nambol to honour Assam Rifles personnel killed in 2025 ambush

Sep 19, 2026

Residents, community leaders and youth in Nambol gathered to honour two Assam Rifles personnel killed in the 2025 ambush. The first-anniversary tribute also renewed calls for peace, harmony and coexistence in Manipur.

MoS Sukanta Majumdar reviews MDoNER projects in Manipur, visits PM-DevINE IT SEZ site

MoS Sukanta Majumdar reviews MDoNER projects in Manipur, visits PM-DevINE IT SEZ site

Sep 18, 2026

Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) and Education Dr Sukanta Majumdar concluded a two-day visit to Manipur on September 18, reviewing ongoing MDoNER and North Eastern Council (NEC) projects and visiting the site of a PM-DevINE-funded infrastructure project.

‘Fair, time-bound probe’: ABVP protests at JNU over allegations against Manipur MP Bimol Akoijam

Sep 18, 2026

The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on September 18, demanding action over sexual harassment allegations reportedly made by 11 women students against Congress Lok Sabha MP and JNU professor Angomcha Bimol Akoijam.

Manipur HAC breakthrough? Kuki and Naga MLAs meet together after months-long gap

Manipur HAC breakthrough? Kuki and Naga MLAs meet together after months-long gap

Sep 18, 2026

In a significant development, the Hill Areas Committee (HAC) of the Manipur Legislative Assembly held a joint meeting on Thursday after a gap of several months, with 14 MLAs from the Kuki and Naga communities participating in the sitting.

3rd DGAR Hockey Tournament kicks off at Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium in Manipur

Sep 18, 2026

The third edition of the DGAR Hockey Tournament for men and women commenced at the Khuman Lampak Hockey Stadium in Imphal on September 18.