The Kuki National Front (KNF) has strongly denied any involvement in the disappearance of six Naga civilians, who reportedly went missing on May 13. In an official statement, the outfit dismissed a viral social media poster accusing them of the abduction, labeling it as “AI-generated propaganda” and “malicious disinformation.” The KNF categorically rejected the online…
In a significant blow to the illicit liquor trade in Manipur, state police forces intercepted a major smuggling attempt in the Lamsang Bazar area on Wednesday. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 250 litres of Distilled Indigenous Country (DIC) liquor and the arrest of one individual suspected of illegal transportation. Acting on specific…
Security forces in Manipur have intensified counter-insurgency operations, resulting in the arrest of several active militants and the recovery of a massive cache of “war-like stores” across the state. The operations, conducted on May 11 and 12, targeted vulnerable zones in both hill and valley districts to curb rising instability. In a series of coordinated…
In a significant political development, the Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and the Zomi Re-unification Organisation (ZRO) have officially resolved to boycott the upcoming visit of Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh to Churachandpur, scheduled for May 15. The decision was finalized during a high-level joint meeting held on May 11 at the residence of the…
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…
