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Manipur: Over 500 children attend Vacation Bible School in Imphal

Oct 25, 2026

More than 500 children participated in a three-day Vacation Bible School (VBS) organised by MBC Centre Church in Imphal under the theme “Apple of God’s Eye”, with a focus on self-worth, moral values and spiritual development.

ED busts Mizoram-Manipur drug hawala network, arrests six; freezes 1,424 bank accounts

ED busts Mizoram-Manipur drug hawala network, arrests six; freezes 1,424 bank accounts

Oct 25, 2026

The ED arrested six people and froze 1,424 accounts after searches in Mizoram and Manipur. The action targets alleged drug proceeds routed through border towns and mule accounts.

Manipur CM urges people to surrender illegal arms, says gun culture hinders peace

Manipur CM urges people to surrender illegal arms, says gun culture hinders peace

Oct 25, 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh visited Sinai Camp and urged people to surrender illegal arms. The appeal underscored his warning that gun culture was obstructing lasting peace.

Manipur CM reaffirms commitment to ‘Drug-Free Manipur’ after Operation Trident crackdown

Manipur CM reaffirms commitment to ‘Drug-Free Manipur’ after Operation Trident crackdown

Oct 25, 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh reaffirmed the state's drug-free mission after Operation Trident. The crackdown highlights efforts to protect young people and dismantle cross-border narcotics networks.

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh visits seized Kuki camp after 17 held for impersonating SoO cadres

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh visits seized Kuki camp after 17 held for impersonating SoO cadres

Oct 25, 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited Sinai Camp after security forces arrested 17 alleged impostors. The case has prompted an investigation into camp functionaries, unauthorised arms and possible SoO ground-rule violations.

Manipur violence: Congress demands CM’s resignation, Assembly dissolution and fresh polls

Manipur violence: Congress demands CM’s resignation, Assembly dissolution and fresh polls

Oct 25, 2026

Congress demanded Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh's resignation, Assembly dissolution and fresh elections. The party said these steps were necessary to restore peace and accountability in Manipur.

Two key accused in interstate drug trafficking network arrested in Manipur

Two key accused in interstate drug trafficking network arrested in Manipur

Oct 25, 2026

Police arrested two alleged key members of an interstate drug trafficking network in Manipur. Investigators suspect the network connected local poppy cultivators with drug traffickers in Rajasthan.

Manipur government denies territorial council report, reaffirms commitment to state's integrity

Manipur government denies territorial council report, reaffirms commitment to state's integrity

Oct 25, 2026

The Manipur government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the state's territorial integrity, dismissing reports about the proposed formation of a territorial council as “baseless and fabricated”.

Manipur CM to form committee representing all 36 communities to promote peace and unity

Manipur CM to form committee representing all 36 communities to promote peace and unity

Oct 24, 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on October 24 announced that the state government would initiate the formation of a committee representing all 36 communities of Manipur to promote peace, harmony and inclusive development.

Manipur: Kangpokpi IDPs elect new leadership, Hegin Haokip named president

Oct 24, 2026

The Kangpokpi District Internally Displaced Persons Welfare Committee (KDIDWC) has elected a new team of office-bearers at its general body meeting-cum-election held at the EBCCF Campus in Saparmeina, Kangpokpi district.

‘Music is my weapon’: Manipuri Pena artiste Mangka Mayanglambam sings of pain and hope amid conflict

‘Music is my weapon’: Manipuri Pena artiste Mangka Mayanglambam sings of pain and hope amid conflict

Oct 24, 2026

Mangka Mayanglambam performed Manipuri folklore and conflict-inspired compositions at Jodhpur RIFF. Her music preserves Meitei heritage while comforting people affected by Manipur’s crisis.

Manipur Security forces take control of Sinai Camp, plan audit of all 14 SoO camps

Manipur Security forces take control of Sinai Camp, plan audit of all 14 SoO camps

Oct 24, 2026

Security forces have taken control of Sinai Camp and announced checks across all 14 designated SoO camps. The statewide audit will examine compliance after major discrepancies emerged at the Kangpokpi facility.

Manipur: 17 arrested for impersonating SoO cadres at designated camp in Kangpokpi

Manipur: 17 arrested for impersonating SoO cadres at designated camp in Kangpokpi

Oct 24, 2026

Security forces arrested 17 people for allegedly impersonating registered SoO cadres at Sinai Camp. The investigation covers illegal arms, camp functionaries and possible violations of SoO ground rules.

NPP appoints James Sangma, Mmhonlumo Kikon to oversee Manipur poll preparations

NPP appoints James Sangma, Mmhonlumo Kikon to oversee Manipur poll preparations

Oct 24, 2026

The National People’s Party (NPP) has appointed Rajya Sabha MP and National Working President James Sangma as convenor and National General Secretary (Political) Mmhonlumo Kikon as co-convenor of its Manipur Political and Election Coordination Committee to oversee the party’s political and organisational affairs ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections.

Gaurav Gogoi questions Centre’s response to Manipur crisis, seeks accountability

Gaurav Gogoi questions Centre’s response to Manipur crisis, seeks accountability

Oct 24, 2026

Gaurav Gogoi questioned the Centre's handling of the continuing Manipur crisis. He sought accountability, civilian safety, rehabilitation and sustained dialogue for lasting peace.

Manipur’s GI-tagged black rice gets Korean twist at Delhi rice conference

Manipur’s GI-tagged black rice gets Korean twist at Delhi rice conference

Oct 24, 2026

Manipur’s GI-tagged Chak-Hao black scented rice and Chak-Hao Angouba white scented rice were showcased through a live demonstration of Korean-style kimbap preparation at the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 in New Delhi, highlighting the potential of the Northeast’s indigenous rice varieties in contemporary cuisine and emerging markets.

Manipur school has just 5 teachers for 63 students, Naga student body flags staff shortage

Manipur school has just 5 teachers for 63 students, Naga student body flags staff shortage

Oct 24, 2026

The Anal Lenruwl Tangpi (Anal Naga Students' Union) has raised concerns over the shortage of teaching staff at Chakpikarong Higher Secondary School in Manipur's Chandel district, alleging that repeated appeals to the authorities have failed to yield any concrete action.

Manipur war cry: Tear gas fired as thousands gather at Kangla Fort over unending violence

Oct 23, 2026

Thousands of people across Manipur’s five valley districts took to the streets on October 23 in a “war cry” demonstration against continuing killings, the prolonged ethnic conflict and what they described as the government’s failure to restore normalcy in the state.

Manipur indigenous groups hold ‘war cry’ protest, demand abrogation of SoO, NRC update

Oct 23, 2026

Members of indigenous communities in Manipur on October 23 held a “war cry” demonstration to express their resentment over the prolonged conflict in the state and demand action on issues they said were affecting indigenous people.

12 Manipur youths selected for Japan jobs as CM meets Japanese employers

12 Manipur youths selected for Japan jobs as CM meets Japanese employers

Oct 23, 2026

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on October 23 met representatives of Zenken Corporation and six Japanese social welfare corporations to explore employment opportunities for the state's youth in Japan.

Kuki CSO committee raises concern over alleged land encroachment in Manipur's Kamjong

Kuki CSO committee raises concern over alleged land encroachment in Manipur's Kamjong

Oct 23, 2026

The Kuki CSO Working Committee of Kamjong district has raised concerns over alleged encroachment on ancestral land and construction of houses without the consent of the claimed landholders in a disputed settlement known as Pilong.