Security forces in Manipur arrested seven militants from the banned Kangleipak Communist Party (Nongdrenkhomba) in connection with extortion cases in Imphal West district on Monday, police confirmed. Superintendent of Police Ksh Shivakanta Singh revealed that based on credible intelligence, a search operation was carried out in Langol Game village, leading to the arrest of the…
For the first time since ethnic violence erupted in Manipur last year, MLAs from the Meitei, Kuki, and Naga communities are set to meet in a joint session in New Delhi on Tuesday. The meeting, organized under the supervision of the Union Home Ministry, aims to foster dialogue and seek a resolution to the ongoing…
The Meetei community observed the annual ritual festival of “Mera Kwak Tanba” or the Crow Freeing Festival with traditional fervor today, aimed at bringing prosperity to the region. The festival, which has been celebrated since time immemorial, takes place on the 10th lunar day of the Mera Month according to the Meitei calendar. The titular…
K. Meghachandra Singh, the President of the Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee, reportedly failed to appear before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday as part of an ongoing investigation under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act 2002 (PMLA). According to a senior Congress official, the summons was issued a few days prior, but Meghachandra only became…
The Meetei (Meitei) Tribe Union (MMTU) has escalated its ongoing dispute with the Kuki-Zo community, threatening to approach the Supreme Court over what they allege is the illegal granting of Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the latter. The MMTU claims that the Kuki-Zo community entered India without valid immigration and has urged for their ST…
The Manipur Police, in collaboration with local authorities from Kuilong and Kadi IV villages, successfully destroyed approximately 10 acres of suspected poppy nursery plants in Tamenglong district. The operation, which spanned from September 27 to October 3, focused on eradicating poppy plantations in Kuilong Part 2 and Kadi IV villages, under the jurisdiction of Tamei…
Northeast India experienced a seismic jolt on Friday morning as two earthquakes struck the region, according to the National Centre of Seismology (NCS). The first tremor, measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale, was felt in Ukhrul district, Manipur, at 7:02 AM IST. The epicentre was pinpointed at latitude 25.04 N and longitude 94.20 E, with…
11 Kuki undertrial prisoners were released early this morning at the Saparmeina Police Station. Sources indicate that these prisoners were initially set for bail release a month ago but were unable to leave due to a lack of proper escort arrangements. In a related incident, two youths, Thokchom Thoithoiba and Oinam Thoithoi, who had been…
Security forces have made significant recoveries of arms and ammunition across Manipur’s hill and valley districts. The operations, conducted in the Mongbung and Kashimpur Balijuri villages of Jiribam District, led to the seizure of two submachine carbines, two magazines, 199 empty shell casings, and an improvised explosive device, locally identified as a Pompi bomb. The…
A marathon run for peace was successfully organized in Kolkata by army officers from Manipur, under the banner of Kolkata Marup. The event, aimed at promoting peace and harmony, drew enthusiastic participation from officers, their families, and supporters from various walks of life. Held in the heart of the city, the marathon transcended being just…
