Manipur News

Manipur MLA urges Governor to launch ‘Operation Manipur’ to disarm illegal armed groups, scrap SoO pact

Manipur MLA Rajkumar Imo Singh has urged Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to initiate a comprehensive security initiative titled “Operation Manipur” to recover illegal arms, dismantle unlawful armed networks and restore peace in the state. He has also called on the government to consider abrogating the Suspension of Operations (SoO) agreement.

Manipur to resume helicopter services to remote areas, Loktak Day gets state festival status

The Manipur Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, on October 22 approved the resumption of helicopter services to remote areas, declared Loktak Day a state festival and permitted eligible newspaper printing presses to seek approval to use a limited area of contiguous paddy land.

Manipur Governor reviews India-Myanmar border fencing progress

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla reviewed India-Myanmar border fencing progress at Lok Bhavan. The assessment came amid violence reports from border villages in Kamjong district.

Manipur records first-ever sighting of Asian golden cat in Shirui

Manipur has recorded the presence of the elusive Asian golden cat for the first time, with a camera trap capturing the rare wild feline in Shirui village of Ukhrul district.

Manipur: COCOMI threatens campaign from October 31, demands ‘end India’s proxy war’

The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), along with like-minded Naga civil society organisations, has announced plans to launch a massive campaign across Manipur from October 31 if the state government fails to end the ongoing conflict by October 30.

AISF Manipur stages protest rally, demands justice for Khongban Sunurok attack

The All India Students Federation (AISF), Manipur State Council, staged a protest rally condemning the prolonged crisis in Manipur and demanding justice for the victims of the recent attack at Khongban Sunurok that claimed three lives and left three others injured.

Manipur: Sit-in protests held across state demanding justice for three Khongban Sunurok victims

Sit-in protests were held at various places across Manipur on October 22, demanding justice for the three civilians killed in an attack at Khongban Sunurok on October 19.

Manipur: Chingdai Committee rejects police link to Nongshum incident, seeks release of three villagers

The Chingdai Area Core Committee rejected the police link between three villagers and the Nongshum incident. It demanded their unconditional release, stronger security deployment and rehabilitation support for displaced residents.

Manipur police arrest active PLA cadre from Imphal West

An active cadre of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) was arrested by a team of the Special Police (SPL)/Commando Unit, Khabeisoi, from his residence in Manipur's Imphal West district on October 21.

Manipur: Kuki Inpi demands release of three apprehended village volunteers

The Kuki Inpi Bungpi Block has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of three village volunteers apprehended by a joint team of Manipur Police, the CRPF and the CoBRA unit at S Phailengkot on October 20, rejecting what it described as a misleading attempt by the state police to link them to the Nongshum incident.

Manipur killings: Joint Action Committee calls statewide sit-in protest, shutdown on October 22

A joint action committee (JAC) formed on October 21 in connection with the killing of three civilians at Khongban Sunurok in Manipur has called for a statewide sit-in protest on Thursday, urging people to suspend their daily activities, including those at schools and colleges, to demand justice for the victims.

Manipur DGP visits violence-hit Kamjong, reviews security situation

Manipur Director General of Police Mukesh Singh on October 21 visited violence-hit Kamjong district to strengthen coordination among security forces and facilitate the restoration of peace between the Naga and Kuki communities, officials said.

Manipur killings: Six injured as police use tear gas to disperse protesters in Imphal

At least six protesters were injured after police fired tear gas shells and stun grenades to disperse demonstrators in Imphal on October 21 during protests against the killing of three Meitei civilians in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district.

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh conferred Grand Master 9th Dan in Taekwondo

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh was conferred the Grand Master 9th Dan title by the Global Traditional Taekwondo Federation (GTTF) on October 21 at the inaugural ceremony of the 1st Manipur State Poomsae Taekwondo Championship 2026 in Imphal.

Manipur will not return to normalcy without equal justice for all victims: Kuki Inpi

Kuki Inpi urged the Centre and Manipur government to ensure impartial justice for every conflict victim. It said alleged unequal responses were undermining Kuki-Zo trust and delaying normalcy.

Manipur INDIA bloc seeks arrest of perpetrators behind killing of civilians, demands ‘restoration of peace’

The Manipur INDIA bloc urged Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla to ensure arrests over the alleged Imphal East attack. Its memorandum sought stronger civilian security, strict enforcement of armed-group rules and a time-bound restoration of peace.

CoTU warns Manipur peace efforts will fail without impartial security response

The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) on October 21 accused security forces of biased and selective action in Manipur, alleging that authorities responded differently to security concerns depending on the community affected, as a 24-hour shutdown disrupted normal life across Kangpokpi district.

Manipur crisis political, not security issue, says Kuki-Zo Women’s Forum; seeks President’s Rule

The Kuki-Zo Women’s Forum on October 21 demanded the reimposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, asserting that the prolonged crisis in the state is political rather than a security issue and cannot be resolved merely by deploying additional security forces.

Manipur police fire mock bombs to disperse Meira Paibis protesting taekwondo championship

Manipur Assembly polls: Election Commission team reviews preparedness ahead of 2027 elections

A team of senior Election Commission officials is in Manipur to review preparations for the upcoming Assembly elections, scheduled to be held early next year, as the poll body steps up its assessment of five states due to go to the polls in 2027.

Manipur: Federation of Haomee calls for statewide protest through noise on October 23

The Federation of Haomee has called on people across Manipur to express their anger over the prevailing situation in the state by making noise using whatever means available, including shouting, banging utensils and honking car horns, between 7.30 pm and 8 pm on October 23.