Manipur police recover arms cache in Kangpokpi hills, seize communication devices in Kakching
Jan 20, 2026Manipur police seized illegal arms and communication devices in Kangpokpi hills amid efforts to curb trafficking. Security has been heightened to prevent further illegal activities
Manipur police arrest two, seize heroin and destroy poppy fields in coordinated anti-drug drive
Jan 20, 2026Manipur police arrested two persons and seized heroin in a major anti-drug operation. Several poppy fields were destroyed to curb drug production and trafficking
CoTU rejects allegations of harassment of Rajasthan school Wushu team, calls reports unverified
Jan 19, 2026The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) has rejected media reports alleging harassment and extortion of the Rajasthan School Wushu team during their return journey from Imphal after the 69th National School Games, describing the claims as unverified and misleading.
‘Heal Our Land’: Peace and prosperity get-together with music concert held in Manipur's Chandel
Jan 19, 2026In an effort to promote peace, unity and prosperity amid ongoing tensions in Manipur, a one-day get-together for peace and prosperity cum music concert was held on January 19 at the Town Hall in Chandel district headquarters.
Centre to act firmly on Indo-Myanmar border pillar damage; Manipur police inspect Chandel site
Jan 19, 2026BJP MLA Thongam Bishwajit on January 19 said that the Government of India will take the recent incident of destruction of a border pillar along the Indo-Myanmar boundary in Manipur very seriously, asserting that necessary steps will be taken to ensure a safe and secure international border.
Rajasthan Wushu team row: Police probe ordered following extortion claims, says Manipur YAS Director
Jan 19, 2026Amid allegations of mismanagement, security lapses and extortion levelled by members of the Rajasthan school Wushu team during the 69th National School Games in Imphal, the Director of Youth Affairs and Sports (YAS), Manipur, has denied receiving any complaint from the team during their stay in the state and said an inquiry has nevertheless been initiated.
Rajasthan school Wushu team alleges extortion by Kuki militant group at gun point while returning from Imphal
Jan 19, 2026A serious controversy has emerged from the ongoing 69th National School Games in Imphal, Manipur, after members of the Rajasthan school Wushu team alleged grave security lapses, administrative mismanagement, and extortion by suspected armed militants while returning from Imphal. Despite delivering an award-winning performance, the young athletes claim they were left stranded, humiliated, and forced to rely on their parents to return home safely.
Death of Manipur gang rape survivor a national shame: Rajya Sabha MP Brinda Karat
Jan 19, 2026Rajya Sabha MP Brinda Karat condemns the death of the Manipur gang rape survivor and calls for justice. She stresses stronger laws and societal support to protect women.
Manipur: Kuki groups seek justice after rape survivor dies; renew call for separate administration
Jan 19, 2026Kuki organisations based in Churachandpur and Delhi said the woman was kidnapped in Imphal and gang-raped in May 2023. Although she managed to escape, they said she “never fully recovered from the shock and injuries”. She died on January 10 while undergoing treatment in Guwahati.
Manipur police arrest two, seize over 280 g heroin in coordinated crackdown
Jan 19, 2026Manipur police arrested two suspects and seized over 280 grams of heroin in a crackdown on drug trafficking. The seized narcotics will undergo forensic analysis as investigations continue
Manipur police arrest four militants in Imphal East, seize mobile phones
Jan 19, 2026Manipur police arrested four militants in Imphal East and seized mobile phones for investigation. The operation is part of ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in the region
"Misrepresentation of human rights work": KHRC refutes claims of 'communal provocation'
Jan 18, 2026The Kuki Human Rights Council (KHRC) has strongly refuted allegations accusing the organisation of inciting communal discord in violence-hit Manipur, describing the claims as “baseless, misleading and completely devoid of factual substance.”
Congress accuses Centre of mishandling Manipur, links five years of governance to security and economic crisis
Jan 18, 2026Congress accuses the Centre of mishandling the Manipur crisis and worsening security and economic conditions. The party demands immediate government action to restore peace and stability
Manipur tribal leaders demand accountability over collected funds from displaced persons
Jan 18, 2026Manipur tribal leaders demand transparency on displaced persons' funds. They seek detailed reports and accountability to ensure fair aid distribution
Union MoS Tokhan Sahu reviews urban development, welfare projects during two-day visit to Kakching
Jan 18, 2026Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu on Sunday, January 18 concluded a comprehensive two-day visit to Kakching district, during which he reviewed the on-ground implementation of key Central welfare and urban development schemes, interacted with local officials and beneficiaries, and reaffirmed the Centre’s commitment to the overall development of the state.
Manipur police arrest drug trafficker, two militants in coordinated operations
Jan 18, 2026Manipur police arrested a drug trafficker and two militants in separate operations. The raids aim to strengthen security and curb narcotics in the state
Manipur Conflict: Rape survivor dies after a three-year struggle
Jan 17, 2026A young Kuki-Zo woman who was allegedly abducted and brutally sexually assaulted during the early days of Manipur’s ethnic violence in May 2023 has died after battling grave injuries and trauma for nearly three years, reigniting outrage over delayed justice and systemic failure in addressing crimes against women in conflict zones.
MoS Tokhan Sahu reviews urban development schemes in Manipur, calls for timely implementation
Jan 17, 2026Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu on Saturday chaired a state-level review meeting of ongoing schemes under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), Government of India, along with a departmental review of projects executed by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD), Housing and Urban Development Corporation Limited (HUDCO) and National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC), at the Old Secretariat in Imphal.
Thadou bodies demand halt to census in Manipur until deletion of ‘Any Kuki Tribes’ entry
Jan 17, 2026Thadou Inpi Manipur (TIM), along with the Thadou Students’ Association (TSA) and Thadou Community International (TCI), has demanded the immediate suspension of any census exercise in Manipur until the deletion of what it termed the “unconstitutional” entry of “Any Kuki Tribes” (AKT) from the Scheduled Tribes list of the state.
Manipur police arrest four active cadres linked to PREPAK and RPF/PLA in coordinated operations
Jan 17, 2026Manipur Police and security forces arrested four active cadres belonging to banned outfits PREPAK (Pro), PREPAK, and RPF/PLA from different locations across Bishnupur and Imphal West districts, officials said. The coordinated operations led to the seizure of extortion cash, mobile devices, and identity documents, underscoring intensified counter-insurgency efforts in the state.
10 acres of illegal poppy cultivation destroyed in Manipur’s Churachandpur
Jan 17, 2026A joint team of security forces and the Forest Department, backed by the district administration, destroyed approximately 10 acres of illicit poppy plantations in the Suangkong hill range of Manipur’s Churachandpur district on January 16, officials said.
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