The Manipur Public Service Commission has rescheduled two papers of the Civil Services Combined Competitive (Mains) Examination, 2022, after discovering a printing error just moments before candidates were due to begin writing. Paper-IV (General Studies-III) and Paper-V (General Studies-IV), originally scheduled for November 9, will now be held on November 22, 2025 (Saturday). The error…
Manipur BJP MLA L Rameshwor Meetei said that if the Central leadership fails to facilitate the formation of a government in the state soon, fresh elections should be held. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a programme, the Keirao legislator warned that the BJP’s position in Manipur could weaken if the political impasse continues….
Air travellers from Manipur are set to get some long-awaited relief as the Centre has approved two new flight services — one each on the Imphal–Guwahati and Imphal–Kolkata routes — to address limited connectivity and skyrocketing fares. Former Chief Minister N Biren Singh shared the development on X, noting that the decision followed discussions between…
At least four militants, belonging to a banned outfit, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Manipur’s Churachandpur district on Tuesday morning, police said. Based on inputs about the presence of armed cadres belonging to the proscribed United Kuki National Army (UKNA), an operation was launched around 5.30 am at Khanpi village under…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and former chief minister N Biren Singh have congratulated the Indian women’s cricket team for winning their maiden World Cup. In a post on X, the Raj Bhavan quoted Governor Bhalla as saying, “India creates history! Heartiest congratulations to the Indian Women’s Cricket Team on winning the ICC Women’s ODI…
In a major crackdown against insurgent activities, Manipur Police arrested six militants belonging to banned outfits in a series of coordinated operations carried out across Thoubal, Imphal West, Bishnupur, and Kakching districts on October 26. The raids were part of an ongoing effort to dismantle insurgent networks and curb extortion activities that have been troubling…
Manipur police have arrested three individuals in a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, seizing large quantities of narcotics and psychotropic substances across multiple districts. Authorities are investigating further and have urged public cooperation in curbing illegal drug activities. In the most notable operation, 51-year-old Md Muhammad Iboyai from Borayangbi Mayai Leikai in Moirang sub-division, Bishnupur…
NSCN (IM) supremo Th Muivah arrived in Manipur’s Ukhrul district on October 22 to visit his native village of Somdal, marking his first return in more than 50 years, officials said. The 91-year-old Naga leader landed at Bakshi ground in the district headquarters by helicopter.Thousands of Naga women in traditional attire and men holding spears…
In a significant security operation, Assam Rifles personnel apprehended two militants from Myanmar who were attempting to infiltrate India through Manipur’s Chandel district. The operation, conducted on October 18 near Sajik Tampak, prevented a potentially organised cross-border militant incursion into Indian territory. Authorities identified the detained individuals as members of the United Tribal Volunteers Group,…
Assam Rifles personnel have detained two members of an armed group operating from Myanmar whilst they attempted to cross into India through Manipur’s Chandel district, the paramilitary force announced on October 22. The operation, conducted on October 18 near Sajik Tampak in the border district, prevented what authorities describe as an organised militant infiltration across…
