Ibobi Singh Slams Centre, State Over Kamjong Violence; Questions Border Security Lapses
Manipur Congress leader and former Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh launched a sharp attack on both the Central and State governments over the recent violence in Manipur’s Kamjong district, questioning how armed attacks could take place in sensitive Indo-Myanmar border villages despite the presence of security forces in the region. Addressing a press conference at…
Proud Moment for Manipur: CM Congratulates Wheelchair Basketball Star Ritu Chanu
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday, May 9, extended his heartiest congratulations to wheelchair basketball player Irengbam Ritu Chanu following her selection for the Indian national team. Chanu is set to represent the country in the women’s wheelchair basketball event at the prestigious 2026 Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland….
One KNA-B Cadre Arrested
An alleged cadre of the Kuki National Army-Burma (KNA-B) has been arrested by Security Forces from Zoveng area in Churachandpur district, officials said yesterday.A statement issued by the Assam Rifles stated that the operation was carried out by the 5 Assam Rifles on May 7 in the general area of Zoveng.The arrested person has been…
Shubhendu Adhikari Understands People’s Emotions: PM Narendra Modi
Shubhendu Adhikari, who took oath as the first BJP Chief Minister of West Bengal, is a true leader deeply connected with the public and understanding their hopes and aspirations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made this remark while participating in the historic oath-taking ceremony held on Saturday at the Brigade Parade Ground in Kolkata. The Prime…
Village Chairman Dies In Accident
Duanjilung Lucas, the village Chairman of Lungreizang Village, was killed due to road accident on National Highway -37 in Jiribam district.Reports stated that the incident occurred on April 28 at around 6:30 PM, when the Chairman was riding his Scooty along National Highway -37 and collided with a piled-up land obstruction on the roadway at…
CIRCA alleges cross-border militant attack in Manipur, seeks action against KNA-B and PDF
The Coalition of Indigenes’ Rights Campaign has alleged that recent attacks on border villages in Manipur’s Kamjong district were part of a coordinated cross-border militant operation involving foreign-based armed groups. In a statement issued on Thursday, CIRCA strongly condemned the violence that took place on May 7 in villages located along the India-Myanmar border and…
Manipur Police seize over 1 kg suspected brown sugar, one arrested in Churachandpur
Manipur Police arrested one person and seized more than one kilogram of suspected brown sugar during an anti-drug operation carried out in Churachandpur district. Police said the operation was conducted on May 8 near Hiltown under the jurisdiction of Churachandpur Police Station. The arrested person has been identified as Nehkholun Hangshing, 45, a resident of…
Fragile Gulf truce holds as Islamabad to host historic US-Iran security summit
High-stakes talks between the United States and Iran are expected to resume as early as next week in Islamabad to formalize a 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) on ending the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The two countries are using Pakistani mediators to try to set up a month-long framework for de-escalation after weeks of…
BJP Leader Elangbam Johnson Steps Down from Party Post in Manipur
Manipur BJP leader Elangbam Johnson quit the saffron party today, citing the state government’s “failure” to honour the aspirations of the people.Addressing a press conference, Elangbam, who fought the 2022 assembly elections on a BJP ticket, said he gave up the party’s state spokesperson post.“Since May 3, 2023, we have been unable to go in…
NPP Condemns Drone Attacks on Manipur Border Villages
The National People’s Party (NPP) has issued a strong condemnation following a series of violent attacks on border villages in Manipur, allegedly carried out by suspected cadres of the Kuki National Army (B) from across the Myanmar border. In a press statement released on May 8, the party expressed grave concern over the use of…
