Manipur News

Manipur’s 64 Rasa tradition showcased, academy vows to preserve dying art form

The Yumjao Mayum Living Art Academy showcased the traditional Rasa 64 at Ramji Prabhu Mandir in Wangkhei Ningthem Pukhri Mapal as part of its new production under the Chief Ministergi Artistesingi Tengbang (CMAT) 2025–26.

Displaced Manipur Police commando dies after shooting himself; govt vows IDP resettlement

A displaced Manipur Police commando havildar died after allegedly shooting himself at a family quarter inside the Commando Complex at Minuthong in Imphal West on Monday evening, September 7, a police officer said.

Manipur security forces raid suspected KLA camp in Kangpokpi, eight cadres apprehended

Security forces raided a suspected KLA camp in Kangpokpi and apprehended eight cadres. The action is part of ongoing security measures as investigators examine the camp and seized weapons.

Arambai Tenggol, village volunteers not banned organisations: Manipur CM

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on September 7 said the state government has not declared village volunteers in the hills and valley or the Meitei group Arambai Tenggol as banned organisations, and police have not registered cases against individuals merely because of their affiliation with these groups.

Imphal Ring Road project to gain momentum as land acquisition nears completion: Manipur CM

The Imphal Ring Road project is set to gain momentum as the land acquisition process is nearing completion, barring a portion in Imphal East district, Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh informed the state Assembly on September 7.

Delhi: Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram dies after alleged assault, suspects detained

Renowned Manipuri guitarist and Western music pioneer Chongtham Vikram Singh, 54, died after he was allegedly assaulted by a group of people near his residence in southeast Delhi, police said on Monday.

Manipur: CoTU condemns attack on Lhungjang village, seeks action against armed groups

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills, has condemned the reported attack on Lhungjang village in Kangpokpi district and called on the Centre and the Manipur government to take steps to prevent further escalation of tensions in the region.

Manipur Assembly fixes 1951 as NRC base year, 24,475 illegal immigrants detected; 14,992 pushed back

The Manipur Legislative Assembly on September 7 resolved that 1951 will be the base year for updating the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state, with Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam saying the government will pursue the matter with the Centre in line with the House resolutions.

23 houses burnt in May 7 attack on Manipur border villages, police probing case: Minister Govindas Konthoujam informs assembly

The Manipur Police are investigating an attack by armed militants on three border villages in Kamjong district near the Myanmar border, State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam informed the Manipur Legislative Assembly on Monday, September 7.

Naga MLAs abstain from Manipur assembly session, demand justice in Leilon Vaiphei killing, action against Deputy CM Nemcha Kipgen

Naga legislators in Manipur on Monday, September 7 abstained from the final sitting of the ongoing Assembly session, protesting the alleged abduction and killing of Leilon Vaiphei and demanding justice for the victim as well as action against Deputy Chief Minister Nemcha Kipgen over alleged links between her husband and the Kuki National Front-P (KNF-P).

Manipur: Security forces arrest two suspected insurgent cadres in separate operations

Security forces arrested two suspected active cadres of insurgent groups in separate operations in Manipur, police said.

“Half cooked and half amended”: JFD seeks rectification of Manipur census deferment notification

The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation (JFD) has described the Centre’s amended notification deferring house-listing operations for Census 2027 in Manipur as “half cooked and half amended” and urged the government to issue a revised order covering the entire census process.

Manipur: Protest seeking justice for conflict victims turns violent, police use tear gas

Tension prevailed at Khwairamband Ima Keithel in Imphal on Sunday, September 6 after a protest demanding justice for people killed and missing during the ongoing conflict in Manipur turned tense, with police using tear gas to disperse demonstrators who attempted to take out a rally.

‘Bodies will be taken to CM, Home Minister's residences’: Naga group warns of escalation over Leilon Vaiphei case

Protest erupted at Khwairamband Ima Market in Imphal, Manipur on Sunday, September 6 demanding justice for victims of the ethnic conflict in Manipur, with participants seeking action in cases involving people who were killed or remain missing since violence erupted in the state on May 3, 2023.

Manipur publishes final electoral rolls, total electorate stands at 19.60 lakh

Manipur has published the final photo electoral rolls for all 60 Assembly constituencies. The updated list follows a revision drive that processed claims, objections and service voters' data.

Manipur security forces recover 3 IEDs in Jiribam, destroy them safely

Security forces recovered and destroyed three IEDs in Manipur’s Jiribam district after receiving specific intelligence. The operation came amid heightened security concerns, days after a grenade attack on an MLA’s residence drew political condemnation.

Manipur women vendors seek action on NRC, caution against political use

Two UKNA militants killed in Manipur gunfight, two others injured

A joint Army and Assam Rifles operation in Churachandpur killed two UKNA militants after an exchange of fire. The encounter led to weapons recoveries and the search operation is continuing in nearby jungles.

Manipur: Fourteen civil society groups welcome census deferment, renew call for NRC update

Joint Team arrests KCP (Apunba) extortionist in Manipur's Imphal West

A joint team of the CDO, Imphal West, and 33 Assam Rifles arrested an alleged KCP (Apunba) cadre from his home in Imphal West. Officials did not disclose further details on the alleged extortion activities or legal action.

Kuki Inpi Manipur demands separate administration with legislature, cites ‘systematic’ discrimination

Kuki Inpi Manipur has criticised the latest Assembly session for ignoring atrocities and humanitarian concerns affecting the Kuki-Zo community. The group says this reflects deeper institutional injustice and strengthens its demand for a separate administration with a legislature.