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.
Active KCP-MC cadre among six arrested in Manipur, firearms and ammunition seized
Jul 16, 2026Security forces and Manipur Police arrested six individuals, including an active cadre of the proscribed KCP-MC (Progressive), in separate operations across Imphal East and Ukhrul districts, recovering firearms, ammunition and communication equipment.
Manipur: Durand Cup returns to football heartland as Imphal prepares to host league matches
Jul 15, 2026The Trophy Tour of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup received a grand welcome in Manipur on Wednesday, July 15, with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh leading the ceremonial reception as the tournament's three iconic trophies arrived in Imphal ahead of the prestigious football competition.
Manipur CM visits arson-hit Kanto Sabal in Imphal West, vows stronger security
Jul 15, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh visited Kanto Sabal after the recent arson attack and met residents over their security concerns. The visit underscored the government's push to restore normalcy, free movement and communal harmony.
Women's group steps in to rescue Kuki man in Manipur's Senapati, hands him over safely to village
Jul 15, 2026In a humanitarian intervention amid the continuing ethnic tensions in Manipur, the Senapati District Women's Association (SDWA) rescued a Kuki villager who was allegedly intercepted by Naga youth volunteers in Senapati town and safely escorted him back to his village on July 15.
Manipur CM felicitates MPSC 2022 toppers, says transparent recruitment government's top priority
Jul 15, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh felicitated MPSC 2022 successful candidates in Imphal and said the recruitment process was transparent and merit-based. He said the government kept external influence away and announced scholarships for 200 civil services aspirants.
Tangkhul Naga Long demands release of four villagers, warns of civil unrest in Manipur
Jul 15, 2026The Tangkhul Naga Long has demanded the immediate release of four villagers detained during a joint operation in Ukhrul district. It has warned that their continued detention could deepen resentment and spark civil unrest in Manipur.
Manipur: Assam Rifles truck overturned, vehicles torched as Oklong protest escalates
Jul 15, 2026Tension gripped Manipur's Senapati town on the night of July 14 following reports of a confrontation between the Assam Rifles and the Naga Army near the Huthrong Brigade Headquarters, a designated Naga Army camp under the jurisdiction of Oklong village.
Manipur Cabinet reviews key policies; CM Khemchand Singh reiterates 'people-centric governance'
Jul 14, 2026Y Khemchand Singh chaired Cabinet and Home Department review meetings in Manipur. The exercise cleared key governance proposals and underscored public safety and disaster preparedness.
Manipur: DMCC condemns Kanto Sabal arson, seeks probe into security response
Jul 14, 2026The Delhi Meetei Coordinating Committee (DMCC) has strongly condemned the arson attack at Kanto Sabal in Manipur's Imphal West district, where at least six houses belonging to Meitei families were allegedly set ablaze on July 11.
Manipur Police arrest KCP cadre, recover arms and explosives in multiple operations
Jul 14, 2026Manipur Police arrested two men and recovered arms, explosives and radio equipment in separate operations across three districts. The seizures included rifles, IEDs, grenades and protective gear as investigators continued to probe the cases.
Manipur: Three detained over ambush that killed two Assam Rifles personnel
Jul 14, 2026Security forces detained three people during search operations after the July 6 ambush in Ukhrul. The action has also drawn a protest from Tangkhul Naga Long over four alleged civilian detentions.
Kuki Christian forum condemns Church leader's killing, calls for dialogue and lasting peace in Manipur
Jul 14, 2026The Kuki Christian Leaders' Forum (KCLF) has strongly condemned the killing of Govajang Baptist Church Secretary Haokholal Singsit, describing it as a brutal murder that reflects the deteriorating security situation in Manipur. The organisation also appealed to Christian communities across the state to reject ethnic violence and work towards dialogue, reconciliation and lasting peace.
Mass rally in Manipur's Kangpokpi seeks release of three Kuki leaders, alleges security excesses
Jul 14, 2026Hundreds of members of the Kuki community on Tuesday, July 14, staged a protest rally across Manipur's Kangpokpi district, demanding the immediate release of three community leaders arrested in connection with the July 11 Leimakhong incident and alleging selective action by security forces against Kuki civil society leaders.
Manipur: Churachandpur DC reviews development schemes, directs officers for faster project execution
Jul 14, 2026Deputy Commissioner Krishna Kumar on Monday, July 14 chaired a district-level review meeting at the Conference Hall of the Deputy Commissioner's Office in Churachandpur to assess the progress and implementation of ongoing schemes and programmes of the Central and State governments across various departments.
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