Amid the worsening flood situation in Upper Assam, particularly in Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat districts, the Indian Army has launched ‘Operation Jal Rahat’ to assist civil authorities in rescue and relief operations.Official sources said that multiple columns of the Army and the Assam Rifles have been deployed for search and rescue operations, while the Indian…
In a significant breakthrough in the investigation into the abduction and murder of six Naga civilians in Manipur, a joint team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), Manipur Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has arrested two more accused. The arrested persons have been identified as Lungoulal Vaiphei, a resident of Leilon Vaiphei…
Kang Chingba, Manipur’s traditional Rath Yatra festival, was celebrated across the valley districts of the State on Thursday with religious fervour and vibrant cultural splendour.Thousands of devotees gathered to participate in the sacred chariot procession in Imphal.The main sacred procession began from the historic Shri Shri Govindajee Temple in Imphal, where the idols of Lord…
Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh inaugurated a two-day training programme on the implementation of the e-Office system at the Police Headquarters on Wednesday.In his inaugural address, the DGP highlighted the importance of digital governance and stated that the adoption of the e-Office system would enhance efficiency, transparency, accountability and paperless functioning within the organisation.He emphasised that…
Tension prevailed after protests erupted in Manipur following the detention of three persons in Ukhrul district in connection with the ambush that killed two Assam Rifles personnel.The detentions were made during search operations in TM Kasom, Litan and Sikibung areas.Claiming that the trio were innocent, the residents staged protests demanding their release and even pelted…
Security forces in Manipur apprehended an active cadre of the proscribed People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) during an operation in Imphal East district and recovered eight hand grenades from his possession, a statement from state police force said.The apprehended cadre has been identified as Ningombam Amuthoi Meitei (30), a resident of Chingnungkok Maning Leikai…
Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Sunday underscored the significance of district-level sporting events, which he said were crucial for identifying and nurturing future champions.Addressing the concluding day of the 1st Bishnupur District Olympic Games 2026 at Chengei Lampak, Moirang, Bhalla hoped that the District Olympic Games model would be replicated across all districts of…
Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee president and former three-term Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh said the fate of the strife-torn State would be decided by the Assembly elections which are scheduled in early 2027.Alleging that law and order has “totally collapsed” under the current administration, Singh addressed mediapersons in Imphal and condemned Saturday’s arson at Kanto…
Tensions flared up after at least three abandoned houses belonging to people from the Meitei community were set on fire by miscreants at the Kanto Sabal area in Manipur on Saturday.The blaze was later brought under control, and no loss of life was reported.As the situation escalated, security forces had to fired tear gas shells and…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Saturday assured that the state government is taking all necessary steps to ensure justice in the Leilon Vaiphei abduction and killing case, stating that two of the five suspects identified by the victims’ families have already been arrested. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the launch of…
