Manipur News

Manipur CM Khemchand Singh condoles death of Rongmei Naga villager, appeals for peace

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has strongly condemned the killing of Chunjanglung Panmei (58), a resident of Pongringlong Part-I, a Rongmei Naga village in Kangpokpi district, who was killed on Monday, June 8 morning.

NVG-EC condemns killing of village guard in Manipur’s Noney District, mourns victim’s death

The Naga Village Guard, Eastern Command (NVG-EC), has strongly condemned the killing of a village guard from Pongringlong Part-I village in Manipur’s Noney district and expressed deep concern over what it described as a targeted attack on Rongmei Naga villagers.

Tangkhul Naga Long announces 24 hour shutdown in Manipur's Ukhrul over Assam Rifles outpost issue

The Tangkhul Naga Long has called a 24-hour shutdown from 7 pm on June 8 over the Assam Rifles outpost at New Heaven. The move deepens tensions around the outpost and alleged force on women demonstrators, while essential services remain exempt.

Media advisories aim to preserve peace, not restrict press freedom: Manipur Home Department

The Manipur Government has stated that media advisories issued by the Home Department are intended to promote responsible journalism, encourage factual reporting and help maintain peace during sensitive situations, rather than impose restrictions on the press.

Former Manipur CM Biren Singh says government taking all measures to contain violence in hill areas

Former Manipur Chief Minister and senior BJP leader N. Biren Singh on Monday, June 8, expressed concern over the recent incidents of violence and killings reported from the state's hill districts, stating that both the state and central governments are making concerted efforts to restore peace and bring the situation under control.

Manipur: Families of 14 Kuki hostages renew appeal for safe release as protest enters fourth week

Families of 14 Kuki hostages renewed their appeal for the safe and unconditional release of their loved ones on Monday as Kuki women from Kangpokpi town joined an ongoing peaceful sit-in protest at Taphou Kuki village, expressing solidarity with relatives who have been awaiting the captives' return for nearly a month.

Man killed in suspected militant firing in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, investigation underway

A 58-year-old villager was killed in a suspected militant attack after unidentified armed assailants allegedly opened fire on a group of residents collecting firewood and carrying out maintenance work in a forested area of Manipur's Kangpokpi district on Monday, June 8 officials said.

Women's issues, Manipur's integrity top priorities: BJP Rajya Sabha nominee Sarda Devi

Manipur gets first exclusive NIA court; CM inaugurates seminar on communal harmony and responsible journalism

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated the state's first exclusive NIA court in Thoubal and later opened a seminar on communal harmony. The two events highlighted efforts to improve in-state justice access and encourage responsible journalism.

Thousands rally in Manipur's Imphal, demand NRC update before census

BJP fields former state president Sarda Devi for Manipur Rajya Sabha poll

Manipur police arrest KCP (MFL) cadre in Imphal East, seize pistol and live rounds

Manipur Police arrested an alleged KCP (MFL) cadre in Imphal East during an operation on 6 June. Officials said he was linked to extortion and was found with a 9 mm pistol and four live rounds.

Seven held in Manipur anti-drug and liquor operations; 28 kg opium seized

Manipur Police and security forces arrested seven people in separate operations across three districts. The seizures of suspected brown sugar, opium and illicit liquor add to the state's ongoing anti-trafficking drive.

Tangkhul body accuses Assam Rifles of excesses during demonstration in Manipur’s Ukhrul district

The Working Committee of the Tangkhul Naga Long (TNL) has strongly condemned what it described as excesses committed by personnel of the Assam Rifles during a series of confrontations with civilians in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on Sunday, June 7.

Tension escalates in Manipur’s Ukhrul over Assam Rifles outpost, 20 injured in clashes

Tension escalated in Manipur's Ukhrul district after protests against the establishment of a temporary Assam Rifles outpost at New Heaven turned violent, leaving at least 20 people injured, according to local sources.

Manipur’s Kimkim Khongsai wins All India U-15 badminton ranking title in Hyderabad

In a proud moment for Manipur’s Kangpokpi district and the Kuki-Zo community, young badminton star Kimkim Khongsai has emerged as the champion in the Under-15 category at the prestigious Yonex-Sunrise All India Sub-Junior National Ranking Badminton Tournament 2026 held at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy.

Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh visits Kangpokpi, holds security review and civil society consultations

Newly appointed Director General of Police (DGP) Mukesh Singh on Sunday, June 7, undertook his maiden visit to Kangpokpi district, holding a series of meetings with district police officials, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and representatives of Kuki-Zo civil society organisations amid the continuing security and ethnic challenges in Manipur.

Ex-Manipur CM Biren Singh claims data shows ‘anomaly’ in village growth across hill districts

In an infographic shared, Singh compared village statistics from 1972 and 2023 for four hill districts, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur, Senapati and Ukhrul, and argued that the pattern of growth warrants closer examination.

Two RPF/PLA cadres arrested in Manipur's Thoubal, arms and IED remnants recovered near Indo-Myanmar border

Security forces conducted successful counter-insurgency operations in Manipur on June 5, leading to the arrest of two active cadres of the proscribed Revolutionary People's Front/People's Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) and the recovery of weapons, communication equipment and improvised explosive device (IED) remnants from the Indo-Myanmar border region

Security forces conduct joint combing operations to prevent spillover of violence from Kotlen

In an effort to prevent any spillover of the recent violence reported in Kotlen, Security Forces (SF) on Saturday, June 6 carried out surprise joint combing operations in areas surrounding Litan, Mahadev and Sinakeithel along National Highways 202 and 102A.

Manipur: Thousands join 35 km coffin rally as slain Loibol villagers laid to rest, CoTU seeks urgent Central intervention

Thousands of mourners on Saturday, June 6 participated in a 35-kilometre coffin rally from the Kangpokpi District Headquarters to the Martyrs' Cemetery at Phaijang, Manipur, where three villagers killed in the recent attack at Loibol were laid to rest amid emotional scenes, a district-wide shutdown and renewed demands for justice and enhanced security measures.