The Government of Manipur has significantly expanded policing powers under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, even as protests and a statewide shutdown continue to disrupt daily life across several districts. According to a Home Department notification issued on April 22, the Administrative Secretary (Home) has been designated as the “Designated Authority” under Section 43A…

Manipur paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the Battle of Anglo Manipur War (1891) during the observance of “Khongjom Day” at the Khongjom War Memorial, Khebaching in Thoubal district on Thursday.The tribute-paying ceremony was graced by Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla and Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh among other dignitaries.The Governor and the Chief…

The second day of the ongoing shutdown passed off largely peacefully in T. Khullen and adjoining areas, with normalcy reported on the ground despite heightened security concerns a day earlier.The three-day total shutdown in all Naga-inhabited areas, was called by the United Naga Council (UNC) in response to the killing of two Naga individuals in…

A Village Defence Force (VDF) personnel was critically injured after being brutally attacked by an unidentified mob, suspected to be shutdown supporters, at Wangjing Tekcham Leikai in Thoubal district on the night of April 20. The injured personnel, identified as Takhelchangbam Romesh Sharma (32), was on duty guarding the Wangjing CD Block office, which was…

Tensions escalated in parts of Manipur following a three-day shutdown called by the United Naga Council (UNC), supported by the All Naga Students’ Association Manipur, which came into effect from midnight of April 20. Clashes were reported between residents of Changoubung Kuki village and T. Khullen after attempts were made to enforce the shutdown in…

The Council of Higher Secondary Education Manipur has announced the Class 12 examination results, recording an overall pass percentage of 92.23%. Out of 31,530 enrolled students, 31,259 appeared for the exams, and 28,829 successfully passed. This marks a slight decline compared to last year’s 94%. Despite ongoing challenges in Manipur, the timely declaration of results…

Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Monday appealed for the withdrawal of the ongoing five-day total shutdown, stating that it has severely disrupted normal life and affected common people the most. He said that discussions are already in progress with the Joint Action Committee (JAC) regarding the Bishnupur incident, where two minor children were killed…

A soldier of the Naga Regiment and a civilian were killed in a deadly ambush by suspected militants in Ukhrul district on Saturday afternoon, raising fresh concerns over security in the hill district. The incident occurred barely a day after Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh visited the region and formally reopened the Ukhrul highway, a…

Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Wednesday said the recent clash at Thinungei in Bishnupur district was triggered by a misunderstanding between civilians and security forces.Addressing mediapersons at the New Secretariat Complex, Mantripukhri, the Minister clarified that the situation escalated after a rumour spread, reportedly initiated by a woman, leading to clashes that left around…

Fresh clashes broke out between security forces and protesters in the Thinungei area of Bishnupur district on Tuesday, leaving at least six people injured and escalating tensions in the region.The situation deteriorated around noon, with locals reporting the use of tear gas shells and alleged firing during the confrontation, though there was no official confirmation…