The Committee on Tribal Unity (CoTU) of Sadar Hills has announced the temporary suspension of its planned 48-hour economic blockade along National Highway-2 (NH-2), which was scheduled to begin at midnight on October 7. The decision comes after the Government of India, through the district administrator, provided assurances to take swift action regarding the recent…
Congress MP from Outer Manipur, Alfred K. Arthur, sharply criticized the BJP-led central government on Saturday, accusing it of neglecting the plight of the people in Manipur and the Northeast. Speaking during a two-day Lok Sabha debate on the “Glorious Journey of 75 Years of the Constitution of India,” Arthur demanded answers from Prime Minister…
Three members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party were arrested on December 5 in Phayeng, Imphal West, as a result of a combined operation by the Manipur police and the Central Reserve Police Force. One country-made 9mm pistol with four live bullets was taken from them by the security guards. Additional damning materials, including a…
In the Imphal East area of Manipur, three people were taken into custody on Tuesday carrying firearms and ammunition, according to police. According to a police statement, they were taken into custody from Kshetrigao Sabal Leikai as they were lingering around the neighborhood to “commit prejudicial activities” such as extorting money from the public. Ningombam…
After days of rising tension and general unrest, the crucial road between Churachandpur and Sadar Hills is set to reopen on Monday, December 2, 2024. The decision comes after the Kuki-Jo village in Leimakhong strongly protested the sudden closure of the facility by the army after an MES employee went missing. The road was closed…
On November 28, the Mizo National Front issued a press statement demanding the resignation of Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, to which the Manipur government has responded forcefully. In addition to criticizing the MNF for its alleged anti-national actions and historical role in sowing strife, the response emphasizes Manipur’s strong position against outside meddling…
According to AFP, which cited the Lebanese Ministry of Health, Israeli airstrikes in the Tyre region of Lebanon resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 48 injuries. These latest strikes, which come weeks after earlier Israeli military operations in the same region that had already sparked concerns owing to damage done to multiple heritage sites…
Security forces in Manipur have successfully retrieved a sizable stockpile of weapons, ammunition, and explosives through a series of well-coordinated search operations throughout the hill and valley regions. These operations were conducted in the outskirts of the Dampi Reserve Forest in the Churachandpur district with the goal of strengthening area dominance in susceptible areas. Five…
According to officials, the situation in Manipur’s Jiribam district remained peaceful but tense Tuesday morning, with policemen patrolling at critical areas, one day after eleven suspected militants were killed in a battle with security forces. While an operation was started to find the missing, the district administration enforced prohibitory orders to prevent any unfortunate incidents…
A vast cache of guns and ammunition was recovered as a result of security personnel conducting area domination exercises and search operations in the vulnerable and outlying areas of Manipur’s hill and valley districts. The potential armament concealed in the area was further highlighted by the discovery of 40 live rounds of ammunition and two…
