Vehicular movement along Imphal-Jiribam Road (NH-37) has been completely cut off due to landslides and landslip in three locations, triggered by torrential rainfall. According to police, a major landslide occured at Shantikhunou near the CRPF camp between Sibilong and Kaimai village under Kaimai Police Station in Tamenglong district. Another landslide occured at Oinamlong Zero point…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday attended the International Olympic Day Run with a tree plantation programme organised by the Manipur Olympic Association at the courtyard of the Olympic Bhavan, Khuman Lampak Sports Complex in Imphal.Speaking at the programme, the Chief Minister said Manipur is a land where 36 communities have lived together…
Manipur Home Minister Govindas Konthoujam on Tuesday said efforts are being made to prevent further crackdowns and arrests involving members of Arambai Tengol while maintaining that the state government remains committed to recovering illegally held weapons and restoring normalcy in the violence-affected state. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the International Olympic Day…
Women activists from Keishamthong constituency on Monday strongly condemned the recent arrests of former members of Arambai Tenggol and submitted a memorandum to Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla demanding their immediate and unconditional release. The memorandum was submitted by the Apunba Meira Paibi Lup, which warned that it would launch various forms of agitation if…
Chief Minister Shri Yumnam Khemchand Singh today attended the Jan Kalyan Shivir (Public Welfare Camp) organised by the District Administration, Imphal West at Chingamathak Young Learners’ Club, Hao Ground, Chingamathak (Pishum Lampak) in Imphal.Addressing the gathering, Shri Khemchand Singh stated that the camp is being organised to ensure the doorstep delivery of various government welfare…
The National Investigation Agency (NIA), Manipur Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have arrested ten persons in connection with multiple cases under investigation, including the 5th India Reserve Battalion (IRB) arms loot case, the killing of a Hmar woman in Jiribam, the Ukhrul Punjab National Bank robbery, the abduction and killing of four…
Amid continued counter-insurgency operations, Manipur Police and security forces have arrested nine alleged insurgent cadres belonging to different proscribed outfits over three days since June 16.Four alleged members of the Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) [KCP-PWG] were arrested on Thursday for their suspected involvement in planting hand grenades at multiple locations in Imphal East…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has alleged that certain elements are working against efforts to restore peace, making it difficult for the government to focus on development activities.Addressing a programme in Imphal West district, Singh recurring incidents of unrest have forced the administration to concentrate largely on maintaining law and order.“There has been unrest…
The Kuki Inpi Manipur (KIM) has accused security forces of carrying out what it described as a “military-style lockdown” in Leilon Vaiphei village and adjoining areas. In a statement issued on Wednesday, KIM alleged that security personnel conducted house-to-house searches and intimidated villagers, including women, children, students and elderly residents. The organisation claimed that the…
Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on Tuesday chaired a meeting of the Narco Coordination Centre (NCORD) at the Secretariat in Imphal to review measures aimed at combating drug trafficking and substance abuse in the state.The meeting was attended by Manipur Home Minister K. Govindas Singh, Manipur DGP Mukesh Singh, senior police officials, security adviser,…
