A major counter-insurgency sweep led to the seizure of an improvised long-range rocket packed with nearly 40 kilograms of explosive in Manipur’s Churachandpur district, police confirmed on November 26. The device, found on November 11 in Gelmol village, was accompanied by a launching stand and a battery, indicating it was ready for use. The discovery…
The National People’s Party’s (NPP) sweeping restructuring of its Manipur State Unit has sparked serious dissent, with senior leaders accusing the national leadership of bypassing long-serving state functionaries and making abrupt appointments without consultation. The notification issued on November 22 by NPP President Conrad K. Sangma appointed Dr. Lorho S. Pfoze as the new State…
At least five persons were injured as fresh tension erupted in Bishnupur district on Friday evening after a group of people displaced from areas in Churachandpur district attempted to march towards their abandoned villages. Meanwhile during the tension some Police Vehicles were also got damaged when the displaced persons started pelting stones against Police firing…
Violent confrontations broke out between security forces and internally displaced persons at Khurai Lamlong in Imphal East on November 21, as protesters demonstrated against the staging of the Sangai Festival amid the state’s ongoing humanitarian crisis.The clash intensified when demonstrators attempted to march towards the festival venue, leading security personnel to deploy tear gas shells…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Manipur on Thursday, November 20, marking his first visit to the state since ethnic violence broke out two years ago. His three-day trip is part of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) centenary celebrations, and will include a series of closed-door meetings. According to RSS officials, Bhagwat’s engagements during the…
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will arrive in Manipur on November 20, marking his first visit to the state since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023. During his stay, the RSS chief will hold a series of interactions with citizens, entrepreneurs, youth leaders and representatives of the Janajati (tribal) community. On the day of his arrival,…
Security forces destroyed 15 acres of poppy in Manipur.Operation dismantled infrastructure supporting poppy farming.Authorities aim to disrupt narcotics networks in Tengnoupal. Security forces carried out a major anti-narcotics operation on Monday, November 17, in the Khudei Khullen hill range under Tengnoupal Police Station in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, destroying extensive illegal poppy plantations spread across nearly…
China has announced a landmark $50 billion investment plan, the Global Clean Water Infrastructure Initiative, aimed at improving water security and sanitation in developing nations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The plan focuses on financing and building large-scale water treatment plants, modern irrigation systems, and smart water-management grids. The initiative, managed by China’s State…
Senior BJP leaders, BL Santosh, General Secretary (Organisation), and Dr Sambit Patra, BJP National Spokesperson and North East In-Charge, arrived in Imphal on a three-day visit to assess the political situation in Manipur and hold key meetings with party members and stakeholders. The leaders were received at Imphal International Airport by BJP Manipur Unit President…
Security forces on November 9 arrested an active cadre of the proscribed outfit United National Liberation Front (K) [UNLF (K)] from Lamjao Makha Leikai near Pukhri Achouba under Waikhong Police Station in Kakching district. The arrested individual has been identified as Ningthoujam Inaocha alias Palor alias Pandamba (40), a resident of Heirok Part-II, Chingdompok in…
