The Tangkhul Aze Katamnao Long (TAKL) has strongly criticised the state and Central governments for what it described as their failure to ensure the safety of Naga-inhabited villages along Manipur’s Indo-Myanmar border, warning that prolonged neglect could push border communities to seek support from neighbouring countries, including China. Addressing a press conference at the Manipur…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two more accused, Jangminlun Singson alias Franky (44), resident of Bethel, Churachandpur, and Thangjoel Haokip alias Thangboi (21), resident of Gamphajang Tuibong, Churachandpur, in connection with the armed ambush on the convoy of the Chief Minister of Manipur. They were produced before the Special Court, Manipur (for NIA Cases),…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested Thangmang Haokip, aged about 48 years, of Churachandpur, Manipur, in a case related to the improvised explosive device attack at a residential house in Tronglaobi Awang Leikai, Moirang in Manipur’sBishnupur district on April 7, 2026.Two children had died and another person was injured in the attack. Haokip is…
The Naga People’s Organisation (NPO) has called for a 12-hour shutdown across Senapati district of Manipur on September 28 in protest against the killing of three Naga civilians at Kailenjang village and demanding justice for the victims.According to the NPO, the shutdown will begin at 6 pm on September 28 and continue until 6 pm…
Two persons were killed and two others sustained injuries in an incident reported from Kalengjang in Kangpokpi Tehsil under Manipur’s Senapati district on Saturday. According to reports, the deceased have been identified as Rocky Mao of Chowainamei village and Kumar Poumai of Laii Shirafii. Both victims reportedly died on the spot. The exact time of…
The United Naga Council (UNC) has announced the suspension of its ongoing economic blockade in Manipur from 6 pm today, following an agreement reached during tripartite talks involving the Government of Manipur, the Government of India and the UNC.In a statement, the UNC said the decision was taken following an agreement reached during the tripartite…
The Ministry of Home Affairs has classified most of Manipur as a ‘disturbed area’ under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, as violence continue to rage in the state.The gazette notification issued by the ministry stated that the decision followed a “further review of the law and order situation” in three states, including specified…
The Congress on Friday intensified its nationwide campaign against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, staging protests in several states, including Manipur and Assam, and demanding his removal and arrest over alleged irregularities linked to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In Manipur, the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) organised a protest march…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Thursday congratulated wushu athlete from the State, Naorem Roshibina Devi, on winning the silver medal in Women’s Sanda 60 kg category at the 20th Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. “Heartiest congratulations to Naorem Roshibina Devi on winning the Silver Medal in Women’s Sanda 60 kg at the…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on September 23 congratulated India’s star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu after she won a silver medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games 2026 in Japan. The Chief Minister interacted with Mirabai through a video conference from the Civil Secretariat in Imphal and praised her achievement, describing it as a matter…
