Manipur News

Still no lead regarding six missing Naga civilians: Manipur home minister

Amid continuing ethnic tensions in Manipur, State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on May 22 appealed to all communities to ensure the safe release of civilians allegedly being held captive, stressing the importance of humanity, peace and reconciliation.

Manipur CM urges dialogue over bandhs after violence-linked disruptions

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh asked people to avoid bandhs and blockades and opt for talks. He said shutdowns deepen economic hardship, especially for daily wage earners, amid the unrest.

Manipur University scholar meets President after Kauna craft venture turns Rs 3,000 into Rs 3 crore business

Manipur University scholar Sanju Akoijam met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan after showcasing Kauna grass crafts. The interaction highlighted her rise from a Rs 3,000 start-up to a venture projecting Rs 3 crore turnover.

Kuki body alleges ‘strategic assault’ on Mongkot Chepu, warns against misinformation campaign

The Kuki CSO Working Committee has alleged that Mongkot Chepu village in the Litan-Sareikhong belt of Ukhrul came under a 'strategic and unprovoked attack' on May 21, while also accusing certain groups of spreading “weaponised misinformation” through AI-generated content following the incident.

RING 2026 begins in Manipur, showcasing indigenous games and traditional sports

A five-day indigenous games and traditional sporting event, titled “Revival of Indigenous Native Game (RING) 2026,” began in Imphal with a focus on preserving and promoting Manipur’s indigenous sporting heritage and cultural traditions.

Kuki Inpi Manipur extends shutdown by 48 hours, demands release of Kuki-Zo individuals

Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM), the apex body of Kuki tribes in Manipur, has announced a 48-hour extension of the ongoing shutdown, effective from midnight of May 21.

Former JD(U) leader Nimaichand Luwang joins BJP in Manipur

Former Janata Dal (United) spokesperson and senior politician Nimaichand Luwang joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on May 21 during a function held at the party headquarters in Manipur.

Brief tension at Kangpokpi’s Saparmeina amid hostage crisis; community leaders cite misunderstanding

A brief confrontation involving a group of Kuki-Zo women and a CRPF convoy at Saparmeina in Manipur’s Kangpokpi district on May 21 was triggered by a misunderstanding amid heightened tensions over people being held captive in Senapati district, community representatives said.

Arms smuggling bid foiled in Manipur, 67 weapons recovered in major security crackdown

Manipur Police and joint security forces have recovered a massive cache of arms and ammunition following a special operation launched in Lamdeng under Lamshang Police Station area, leading to the arrest of four cadres linked to the UNLF (P).

Kuki-Zo Council lifts boycott on MLAs who participated in Manipur government formation

The Kuki-Zo Council has withdrawn the social boycott on Kuki-Zo MLAs who joined the formation of the Manipur government. The move ends a February decision after a review of the situation and a call for unity.

Manipur: Six Naga men still missing as families plead for release after Kangpokpi abduction

Families of six Naga men allegedly abducted in Kangpokpi have appealed for their immediate release. Released captives' accounts and the continued uncertainty have deepened fear among relatives.

PM Modi gifts Manipur's Shirui Lily silk stole to Italy PM Meloni, highlighting cultural link

PM Narendra Modi presented Shirui Lily and Eri silk stoles to PM Giorgia Meloni during their interaction. The gifts highlighted Manipur and Assam traditions while underscoring shared cultural symbolism with Italy.

Manipur CM condemns Rahul Gandhi’s ‘traitor’ remark against PM Modi

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh has condemned Rahul Gandhi’s ‘traitor’ remark against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The comments have intensified a political row, with BJP leaders accusing Gandhi of insulting democratic institutions.

Man allegedly abducted and beaten in Manipur's Kanglatongbi; family say identity was motive

Manipur police arrest two UNLF(P) operatives with light machine gun in Imphal West district

Manipur Police on Wednesday, May 20 arrested two cadres of the proscribed outfit UNLF (P) from Lamdeng in Imphal West district and recovered an InSAS light machine gun along with ammunition from their possession.

Manipur police seize over 2 kg suspected brown sugar, arrest Myanmar national

In two separate anti-narcotics operations conducted on May 20, Manipur Police arrested four persons, including a Myanmar national, and seized suspected cannabis and brown sugar from different parts of the state.

Security forces recover arms, IEDs near Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur

Security forces recovered a cache of arms, communication equipment and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) during an operation conducted in the general area between Border Pillar No. 72 and 73 under Moreh Police Station in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district on May 20.

Manipur police arrest 26-year-old sexual assault accused in Imphal East

The Manipur Police arrested a 26-year-old man in connection with a sexual assault case registered at the Women Police Station in Imphal East district.

KSO Ukhrul stages mass protest, demands release of allegedly abducted Kuki-Zo civilians

Hundreds of people under the banner of the Kuki Students Organisation (KSO), Ukhrul District, staged a sit-in demonstration at Shangkai Village on May 20, demanding the release of allegedly abducted Kuki-Zo civilians and raising concerns over what the organisation termed administrative inaction and continued insecurity in parts of Manipur.

Disarming people with firearms across Manipur is of urgent need: CM

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on May 20 said that disarming people with firearms in all parts of the state was of urgent need, an official statement said.

‘Bring our people home alive’: Protest erupts in Manipur districts over six abducted Naga men