Manipur students' body flags poor condition of Tamenglong–Tousem road, urges government to reconstruct it
Jul 19, 2026The Zeme Students' Organisation Manipur (ZSOM) has urged the Manipur government to immediately restore and reconstruct the Tamenglong–Tousem Headquarters Road, describing it as the lifeline of the Tousem subdivision and warning that its deteriorating condition has severely affected the lives of residents.
Former Manipur CM Ibobi Singh slams BJP over exam paper leaks, says state lacks Education Minister
Jul 19, 2026Okram Ibobi Singh attacked the BJP-led Centre and Manipur government over paper leaks, governance and law and order. He said the absence of an Education Minister and the wait for justice in the Naga killings underlined his charge of poor accountability.
Manipur declares holiday for educational institutions to allow students to watch FIFA World Cup final
Jul 19, 2026Manipur has declared a holiday for schools, colleges and higher educational institutions on July 20 so students can watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The order covers institutions across boards and sectors because the match kicks off at 12.30 am IST.
National Award-winning Manipuri filmmaker Oken Amakcham passes away
Jul 19, 2026Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced the death of veteran Manipuri filmmaker Oken Amakcham after a prolonged illness. His passing closes a defining chapter in Manipuri cinema and leaves behind an enduring creative legacy.
Manipur security forces seize 6.2 kg meth, suspected brown sugar; two held
Jul 19, 2026Security forces arrested two suspected drug traffickers in separate Manipur operations on July 18. The seizures of meth and suspected brown sugar have triggered further investigation in both cases.
Manipur Police arrest three insurgent cadres in separate operations
Jul 19, 2026Manipur Police arrested three alleged insurgent cadres in separate operations on 17 and 18 July. The arrests involved KYKL, URF and KCP links, and all three cases remain under investigation.
Manipur: Kangpokpi IDP committee seeks immediate release of pending DBT assistance
Jul 18, 2026The Kangpokpi District Internally Displaced Welfare Committee has urged the Manipur government to release pending DBT assistance for displaced families. The panel said the delay is worsening hardship and disrupting children's education.
Manipur governor stresses coordinated approach for success of new criminal laws
Jul 18, 2026At a seminar in Manipur, Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said the new criminal laws require close coordination across the justice system. He said stronger institutions and collective functioning are vital for speedy justice, public trust and peace.
'Vested interests are trying to derail peace efforts in state': Manipur CM Khemchand Singh
Jul 18, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on July 18 said his government's priority has been to rebuild trust and restore peace in the state after nearly three years of ethnic unrest, while alleging that certain vested interests were trying to obstruct the reconciliation process.
Manipur killings: NIA-led team arrests two over deaths of six Naga civilians
Jul 18, 2026A joint NIA, Manipur Police and CRPF team arrested two more men in the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians in Manipur. The case had triggered protests, an economic blockade and a dispute over an apology from the Kuki Zo Council.
Security forces recover cache of arms, improvised mortars in Manipur's Kangpokpi
Jul 18, 2026Security forces on Saturday, July 18 recovered a cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in the general area of Zero Point near Kotlen in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, officials said.
From classroom to community: Manipur professor leads eight-year environmental campaign
Jul 18, 2026At a time when climate change and environmental degradation have emerged among the world's most pressing concerns, a social work academic in Manipur has translated classroom lessons into sustained community action, transforming her village into a model of grassroots environmental conservation.
Randeep Hooda appeals for peace in Manipur during meeting with Chief Minister
Jul 17, 2026Randeep Hooda met Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh in Imphal and appealed for peace across communities. The chief minister said efforts in Jiribam had narrowed mistrust and voiced hope that normalcy would return soon.
Manipur: Meitei IDP groups seek immediate release of delayed DBT assistance
Jul 17, 2026The Apex Committee of Meitei IDPs Manipur has asked the government to release pending DBT assistance immediately. The group said the delay is straining displaced families and wants a fixed monthly payment schedule.
From anti-Naxal ops to crowd control: CoBRA units retrained for Manipur mission
Jul 16, 2026The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has provided specialised law-and-order and crowd-control training to personnel of its two Commando Battalions for Resolute Action (CoBRA) recently deployed in violence-hit Manipur, marking a significant shift in the elite force's operational role.
Manipur crackdown: 7 held with illegal firearms during probe into deadly Assam Rifles ambush
Jul 16, 2026Security forces have arrested seven people from Manipur's hill and valley districts for allegedly possessing illegal firearms during a series of operations, including an ongoing investigation into the deadly ambush on an Assam Rifles convoy in Ukhrul district earlier this month.
Kuki body condemns alleged arson attack on villages in Manipur's Nungba
Jul 16, 2026The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU), Sadar Hills Kangpokpi, has condemned an alleged arson attack on two Kuki-Zo villages in Manipur's Tamenglong district, claiming that the incident has further intensified concerns over the continuing ethnic unrest in the state.
Shree Shree Govindaji Temple witnesses massive turnout for Manipur's Rath Yatra
Jul 16, 2026Thousands of devotees thronged the historic Shree Shree Govindaji Temple in Imphal as Manipur celebrated Rath Yatra, locally known as Kang or Kangchingba, with deep spiritual fervour and traditional grandeur.
Kuki Inpi demands separate union territory after alleged attack on two Manipur villages
Jul 16, 2026The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body representing the Kuki tribes, has alleged that Teikhang and Lenglong villages in Manipur's Noney district came under an attack on Wednesday afternoon, accusing Tangkhul-led factions of the NSCN (IM) and ZUF-K of carrying out arson and destruction.
Manipur CM urged to stop NH-37 extortion as fuel transporters warn of shutdown
Jul 16, 2026Manipur's petroleum and LPG transporters have asked Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh to stop alleged extortion on NH-37. They have warned that tanker movement between Imphal and Jiribam will stop from July 31 if no action is taken.
Security forces recover arms, grenades and mortar shells in twin operations across Manipur
Jul 16, 2026Security forces recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, explosives and military equipment during separate search operations conducted in Imphal West and Jiribam districts of Manipur on July 15, officials said.
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