Manipur: At least 30 houses torched, one injured in attack on Liangmai Naga villages
Sep 01, 2026At least 30 houses were allegedly set ablaze and a villager sustained a bullet injury after unidentified armed miscreants attacked three Liangmai Naga villages in Manipur's Kangpokpi district early Tuesday, September 1, officials said.
Manipur CM Khemchand urges stakeholders to shun bandhs, says shutdowns hurt poor, students
Sep 01, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has appealed to civil society organisations and other stakeholders to refrain from calling bandhs and general strikes, saying repeated shutdowns disrupt livelihoods and disproportionately affect daily-wage workers, students and other vulnerable sections.
Manipur women vendors continue agitation, demand gazette notification on NRC implementation
Sep 01, 2026Women vendors of Khwairamband Ima Market in Manipur have decided to continue their agitation demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state, saying the protest will continue until the Registrar General of India (RGI) issues a gazette notification on the matter.
Manipur CM briefs BJP leaders on Census postponement after meeting Amit Shah
Sep 01, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh briefed BJP leaders in Imphal after meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the Census postponement. He said the government is focused on restoring normalcy and urged people to avoid bandhs and strikes.
Manipur shutdown disrupts transport, business over demand for NRC before Census
Sep 01, 2026Normal life was disrupted across Manipur on Tuesday, September 1 as the Campaign for Justice and Fair Delimitation (JFD) enforced a 24-hour general strike demanding that the National Register of Citizens (NRC) be implemented before the census and delimitation exercises are conducted in the state.
Several Naga villages along IT road in Manipur's Kangpokpi reportedly attacked, houses set ablaze
Sep 01, 2026Several Naga villages along the Imphal–Tamenglong (IT) Road in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district were reportedly attacked and houses set ablaze by armed groups on Tuesday, September 1 morning, with sustained firing reported in the area from around 4 a.m., according to local sources.
Manipur strike over NRC demand paralyses normal life across five valley districts
Sep 01, 2026A 24-hour strike called by the JFD disrupted markets, schools and transport across five Manipur valley districts. The shutdown continued despite the Census deferment, underlining the sensitivity around the NRC demand.
Kuki body directs 10 MLAs to boycott Manipur Assembly session
Sep 01, 2026The Kuki Inpi Manipur has asked all 10 Kuki-Zo legislators to stay away from the Assembly session starting September 2. It said attending the sitting would signal normalcy despite no political settlement on the community's demand.
Manipur census deferred after listening to people's concerns, says BJP
Sep 01, 2026Manipur BJP said the Centre had deferred the census after public concerns, including NRC demands. The party said the move followed grievances over demographic balance, while the Home Minister urged a strike withdrawal.
Manipur CM condemns killing of three villagers in Kangpokpi, vows action against culprits
Sep 01, 2026Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh condemned the killing of three villagers in Kangpokpi and the injuries to four others. He said the attackers would be arrested and punished as the investigation continues.
Manipur Police arrest active KCP-MFL cadre during search operation
Sep 01, 2026Manipur Police arrested an active KCP-MFL cadre during a cordon and search operation in Imphal East on 31 August 2026. The arrest from his residence was followed by further investigation into the case.
Manipur: JP Nadda clears AIIMS upgrade for RIMS Imphal, Senapati medical college
Aug 31, 2026Union Health Minister JP Nadda agreed to upgrade RIMS Imphal to AIIMS and approved a new medical college in Senapati during a meeting with Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh. The twin decisions are set to expand medical education and healthcare capacity in the state, especially beyond Imphal.
Manipur home minister urges JFD to call off 24-hour strike over census
Aug 31, 2026Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam asked the JFD to withdraw its 24-hour strike after the Centre deferred the Census in the state. He said the decision followed high-level consultations in Delhi and reflected public sentiment in Manipur.
Manipur: CoTU calls 24-hour NH-2 shutdown after Kangpokpi village attack
Aug 31, 2026CoTU has called a 24-hour shutdown on NH-2 after the alleged attack on N. Teikhang village in Kangpokpi district. Kuki organisations have condemned the killings and sought an independent probe, tighter security and civilian protection.
Manipur Census deferred after Union Home Minister Amit Shah reviews NRC demand
Aug 31, 2026The Centre deferred the Census exercise in Manipur after Amit Shah reviewed demands to wait for NRC implementation. The move reflects pressure from civil society and political leaders as citizenship and migration remain central concerns.
Manipur group calls 24-hour strike over Census, NRC demand
Aug 31, 2026The Campaign for Just and Fair Delimitation has called a 24-hour strike in Manipur from midnight on August 31 over the Census exercise. The group says the count must be deferred until the NRC is implemented and has urged public support for the agitation.
Manipur Police arrest RPF/PLA active cadre in Imphal East
Aug 31, 2026A joint team of CDO Imphal East, 4 Mahar (Borders) and 7 Madras Regiment arrested a suspected RPF/PLA cadre in Imphal East. The action followed intelligence inputs as investigators examine his alleged role.
Manipur: 3 killed, 4 injured after suspected NSCN-IM, ZUF-K cadres attack Kangpokpi village
Aug 31, 2026Three villagers, including one man and two women, were killed and four others injured after suspected cadres of the NSCN-IM and ZUF-K allegedly attacked N Teikhang Kuki village in Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Monday, August 31, local sources said.
Manipur: Hand grenade recovered near Shija hospital in Imphal West, probe underway
Aug 31, 2026A hand grenade was found near a public toilet on the premises of Shija Hospital and Research Institute (SHRI) in Manipur’s Imphal West district on Monday, August 31 morning, prompting a security alert in the area.
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