Former Chief Minister of Manipur, N Biren Singh, along with a Rajya Sabha MP Sanajaoba, returned to Imphal from Delhi this afternoon after a two-day emergency meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The two leaders apprised the Union Minister about the demand for the formation of a popular government, which the people of the…
Manipur police, on June 10, detained 19 individuals for their involvement in incidents of street violence in Imphal East district. The individuals were reportedly blocking roads, harassing commuters, and disturbing public peace – many of them under the influence of alcohol. Their actions caused significant inconvenience to the public and disrupted normalcy in the area….
Manipur continued to witness protests as demonstrators defied prohibitory orders and clashed with security forces across several districts of Imphal valley demanding the unconditional release of the arrested Arambai Tenggol leader Kanan Singh and four others, police said on Tuesday. Clashes erupted in Khurai Lamlong area of Imphal East district on Monday night, prompting security…
The flood situation in Manipur has shown significant improvement as water levels in the major rivers have receded following a decrease in rainfall. This development comes as a relief to the state, which has been grappling with heavy rains since 31 May. The reduction in water levels is expected to ease the strain on affected…
More than 19,000 people have been affected by floods in Manipur caused by overflowing rivers and breaches in embankments, officials said on Monday. They said 3,365 houses have been damaged and 19,811 people affected by floods triggered by incessant torrential rains during the last four days. Thirty-one relief camps have been opened mostly in Imphal…
Security forces have arrested nine militants belonging to various proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Saturday. Three active cadres of the banned Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were apprehended from Leimapokpam in Bishnupur district on Thursday for allegedly being involved in extortion activities, a senior officer said. Two firearms and ammunition were recovered from…
The Committee on Protection of Indigenous People’s Ancestral Land (COPIPAL), formed during the People’s Consultative Meeting convened by the Joint Tribe Council (JTC) on April 14, 2025, at Konsaram village, has announced a complete restriction on the movement of Kukis within the territories of the Inpui, Liangmai, Rongmei, and Zeme tribes in Manipur, effective from…
A delegation of 10 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), comprising 8 from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), one from the National People’s Party (NPP), and one Independent, met Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal on May 28 to formally stake claim to form the government in the state. Independent MLA…
Security forces have arrested five active militants across three districts in a coordinated crackdown on extortion rackets operating in the state. The arrests were made during intelligence-driven operations conducted on May 26. The most significant breakthrough came with the capture of two KCP (PWG) cadres along National Highway 102 near Samaram Lamkhai under Khongjom Police…
The Assam Rifles on Monday said the paramilitary force and the Manipur Police have seized “illegally transported” timber worth Rs 3.10 crore in Tengnoupal district. Sixty-one vehicles, carrying 610 tonnes of timber, were confiscated during the operation on May 23. “Assam Rifles, along with @manipur_police, on May 23 2025, seized approximately 610 tonne of illegally…
