CRPF’s SPANDAN brings Kuki, Naga youth together through sports in conflict-hit Manipur's Kangpokpi
Sep 15, 2026In an effort to rebuild community confidence and promote peace amid prolonged conflict and hardship, the CRPF has taken its SPANDAN sports outreach initiative to different parts of Kangpokpi district, bringing together local Kuki and Naga youth and villagers through sporting events.
Manipur: Two arrested in Lilong with 15,000 Tramadol capsules worth of narcotics seized
Sep 15, 2026Lilong police arrested two Lilong Nungei residents after seizing 15,000 suspected Tramadol capsules on 14 September. Investigators are now tracing the capsules' source and destination while examining the pair's alleged role.
Manipur CM chairs meeting on petroleum products, reviews transporters concerns
Sep 15, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh chaired a meeting with the Core Committee on Petroleum Products in Mantripukhri. He reviewed transporters' concerns and stressed coordination to ensure smooth fuel supply.
Two Kuki-Zo women killed in Manipur's Tamenglong district, several reported missing
Sep 15, 2026Two Kuki-Zo women were killed and several people were reported missing after an attack at Leisang Kuki village in Tamenglong district of Manipur, according to local sources.
Manipur CM calls for preservation of ancient records, scripts at Archives Week
Sep 15, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on September 15 stressed the need to preserve the state's ancient manuscripts, archival records and indigenous script, saying they reflect the historical identity and civilisational heritage of Manipur.
Manipur CM launches Loktak Development Authority website, releases waterbird census report
Sep 15, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday, September 15, launched the official website of the Loktak Development Authority (LDA) and released the Waterbird Census Report – Loktak Ramsar 2026 at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Imphal.
Kuki CSOs issue 36-hour ultimatum in Manipur's Kamjong, threaten Chassad blockade
Sep 15, 2026The committee alleged that Kuki residents in Kamjong had been facing economic difficulties for more than six months, with restrictions on movement affecting access to essential commodities, livelihoods and normal economic activities.
Manipur People's Party demands scraping of SoO agreement, calls for equal law enforcement in state
Sep 15, 2026The Manipur People’s Party (MPP) demanded that the BJP-led NDA government immediately abrogate the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement with Kuki armed outfits. Releasing an official press statement signed by General Secretary (Media) Karamjit Arambam, the state's oldest regional party urged the government to enforce equal application of law and stop the selective targeting of local village defence guards (Khunngakpas).
Manipur all-party meet backs NRC update to protect indigenous identity
Sep 15, 2026Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh chaired an all-party meeting on updating the NRC in Manipur. Leaders and civil society representatives said the exercise was discussed to protect the state's indigenous identity, security and future.
Three Manipur wheelchair basketball players selected for WBFI men's squad
Sep 14, 2026Three players from the Wheelchair Basketball Association Manipur (WBAM) have been selected for the men's squad of the Wheelchair Basketball Federation of India (WBFI), marking a significant achievement for wheelchair basketball in the state.
DMU PhD scholars’ hunger strike enters 6th day, students accuse Manipur govt of neglect
Sep 14, 2026The indefinite hunger strike by PhD scholars of Dhanamanjuri University (DMU) entered its sixth day on September 14, with the protesters accusing the Manipur government of maintaining a “stoic silence” over their demand for release of pending stipends.
Children of Kuki-Zo couple killed in Tollen attack join protest, demand justice for parents
Sep 14, 2026Two children of a Kuki-Zo couple killed in a pre-dawn attack at Tollen village joined a protest on Monday, September 14, as Kuki-Zo women from Tamenglong and Noney demanded justice for victims of recent attacks in Manipur.
Manipur CM warns against bribery for contractual employees' regularisation
Sep 14, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Monday, September 14, urged contractual employees to seek regularisation through proper channels and said bribery for the purpose must end immediately.
‘We did not create this crisis’: Manipur CM Khemchand says BJP working to restore peace
Sep 14, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh said the BJP was working to restore peace and free movement in the state. He said the ongoing violence had eclipsed the party's work and urged workers to reach out to young people.
Student organisation DESAM backs DM University scholars’ hunger strike, seeks release of pending fellowships
Sep 14, 2026DESAM has backed DM University research scholars on hunger strike over pending fellowships and stipends. The group said delayed payments were hurting research and demanded urgent talks and timely support.
‘Barbaric, senseless’: Manipur leaders condemn killing of four Kuki-Zo civilians
Sep 14, 2026Four Kuki-Zo civilians were killed in separate attacks in Tamenglong and Noney districts. Manipur leaders condemned the attacks, sought arrests and urged communities to maintain peace.
‘No act of violence will derail Manipur’s path to peace’: Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam
Sep 14, 2026After four people were killed in separate attacks in Tamenglong and Noney, Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam ordered action to identify those responsible. He said the killings would be dealt with firmly and would not be allowed to disrupt the state's push for peace and normalcy.
Manipur: Security forces arrest 3 alleged insurgent cadres in separate Imphal West operations
Sep 14, 2026Security forces arrested three alleged active members of proscribed insurgent groups during separate operations in Imphal West district of Manipur on September 13, officials said.
Manipur: MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam rejects sexual harassment allegations, calls reports ‘unverified, unethical and illegal’
Sep 14, 2026Manipur Lok Sabha MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam has rejected allegations of sexual harassment reportedly raised against him by women students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), describing the reports circulating in the media as “unverified, intentional, unethical and illegal”.
Peace efforts like ‘threading a needle through a torn cloth’: Manipur CM Khemchand Singh
Sep 13, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on September 13 said restoring peace and normalcy in the state remains one of the government's foremost responsibilities, while highlighting recent efforts to revive road connectivity between Imphal and Guwahati via Dimapur after more than three years of disruption.
Manipur violence: Kuki bodies issue 24 hour ultimatum, threaten indefinite shutdown after Tollen and Longpi killings
Sep 13, 2026Fresh violence in Manipur's Tamenglong and Noney districts, in which at least four Kuki civilians were killed and a minor boy was critically injured in separate attacks, has triggered strong condemnation from community organisations, which have demanded immediate security measures, an impartial probe and action against those responsible.
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