In a moving tribute to sacrifice and service, Kuki civil society organizations and villagers in Manipur’s Mongkot Chepu held a solemn candlelight vigil for BSF Constable Mithun Mandal. The gathering aimed to honor the fallen soldier while firmly addressing narratives surrounding the incident that claimed his life. The village of Mongkot Chepu became the site…
Manipur State Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam confirmed on Saturday that a comprehensive investigation and intensive search operations are currently underway following the deadly bomb attack in Tronglaobi, Bishnupur district. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 176th death anniversary observance of Maharaja Nara Singh at Kangla Fort, the minister assured the public that…
In a decisive move to address the escalating violence in the state, Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh announced on Tuesday, April 7, that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will take over the probe into the devastating bomb explosion in Bishnupur district. The blast, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, tragically claimed the…
A devastating bomb attack in the early hours of Tuesday has claimed the lives of two young siblings and left their mother injured, reigniting tensions in Manipur’s volatile Bishnupur district. The incident, which occurred in the village of Moirang Tronglaobi, has sparked a wave of violent protests and fresh calls for accountability in the state’s…
Security forces in Manipur have intensified their crackdown on insurgent activities, reporting the arrest of four militants associated with various proscribed organizations. The arrests, carried out over the last 48 hours, spanned two separate districts and involved a high degree of coordination between state and central agencies. The operations began on April 4 in the…
In a significant escalation of anti-insurgency efforts across Manipur, a series of coordinated operations by state and central security forces has resulted in the dismantling of multiple militant facilities. On Thursday, joint teams conducted high-stakes raids across several districts, successfully neutralizing two insurgent camps, destroying three fortified bunkers, and seizing a substantial cache of sophisticated…
In a significant breakthrough for regional security, a massive cache of arms and ammunition has been recovered in Manipur’s Thoubal district. During a coordinated search operation on April 1, security forces successfully intercepted a hidden stockpile, marking a major step in the ongoing efforts to maintain peace and stability in the area. Security agencies state…
A rare and endangered artistic treasure from Northeast India is preparing for its moment on the world stage. Subika art—a traditional painting form rooted in Manipur’s Meitei community—will soon be showcased in a landmark exhibition in Washington, D.C. This marks a historic effort to rescue a fading visual language from the brink of extinction and…
In a stark demonstration of dissatisfaction with state rehabilitation efforts, internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Ekou village marched to government offices on Monday to return ₹24 lakh in financial assistance. The residents, who have been living in relief camps since the outbreak of ethnic violence in Manipur, characterized the government’s housing aid as a “trivial”…
In a significant move to bridge the developmental gap in India’s rugged terrains, the Central Government has announced a massive ₹25,000 crore allocation under the new ‘Pride of Hills’ component. This initiative, part of the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) for the 2026–27 fiscal year, aims to transform the infrastructure landscape of…
