The ambitious Imphal Ring Road project, a cornerstone of Manipur’s “Vision 2042” master plan, is facing a significant roadblock. Despite a fast-approaching 2026 deadline, the project has been hit by delays in fund disbursement. Reports indicate that the state government owes nearly 200 crore rupees to executing agencies, sparking fears that the vital infrastructure meant…
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….
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…
Tensions in Manipur’s volatile border regions reached a breaking point in the early hours of May 7, following reports of a sophisticated drone attack targeting villages in Kamjong district. The assault, which occurred near the international border with Myanmar, marks a significant escalation in the use of advanced aerial tactics within the ongoing conflict that…
In a significant ceremony recognizing valor and dedication, the Governor of Manipur, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, presented the Governor’s Unit Citation 2026 to several distinguished units of the armed forces, paramilitary forces, and state police on Wednesday. The investiture ceremony, held at the Manipur State Film Development Society (MSFDS) in Imphal, honored those who have provided…
A wave of shock and grief has gripped the Charhajare area of Manipur’s Kangpokpi district following the brutal murder of a 63-year-old woman during a robbery in the early hours of Monday. The deceased, identified as Puspa Devi, wife of Nakul Poudel, was found dead at her residence under the jurisdiction of the Gamnom Sapermeina…
Tensions in Manipur remain at a focal point as Kuki civil society organizations observed the third anniversary of what they term “Separation Day.” Marking three years since the onset of the ethnic conflict that reshaped the state’s demography, Kuki leadership has once again placed the demand for a separate Union Territory at the center of…
Manipur police confirmed the demolition of 23 illegally constructed bunkers during a sweeping operation in Ukhrul district. These fortifications were located in the hill villages of Mongkot Chepu, Shongphel, Mullam, Sirarakhong, and Ringue. The tactical move follows a surge in recurring violence in Ukhrul since February, fueled by clashes between the Tangkhul Naga and Kuki…
During a high-stakes operation in Chandel district on April 29, security forces in Manipur found a large cache of weapons, ammunition, and explosives. This was a big step forward in the fight against insurgent activities and the illegal spread of weapons. After the recovery, a different operation in the Bishnupur district led to the arrest…
Over the past 48 hours, security forces in Manipur have worked together to destroy 12 illegal bunkers built by armed groups in the Kangpokpi and Ukhrul districts. The crackdown, which was reported on April 29, shows that the government is working harder to stop the ongoing unrest and bring order back to the unstable area….
