Four Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) from Manipur met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan on Monday to discuss urgent issues related to the state’s border areas.The delegation included Naga People’s Front MLAs Awangbou Newmai, Khashim Vashum, and Leishiyo Keishing, along with Independent MLA J. Kumo Sha. The legislators expressed concerns about the…

Marking the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, the Kuki Organization for Human Rights Trust (KOHUR) has urged urgent national and international action to address the worsening humanitarian crisis faced by the Indigenous Kuki-Zo people in Manipur. While celebrating the resilience and cultural heritage of Indigenous communities worldwide, KOHUR said the day must also…

Security forces in Manipur have stepped up their fight against extortion and militant-linked criminal activities, carrying out a series of intelligence-based combing and cordon operations that have led to multiple arrests in recent days. On August 8, police teams from Imphal East district apprehended four suspects near Hanuman Mandir in Telipati under Porompat police station….

Manipur joined the nation in celebrating National Handloom Day with a vibrant programme at the City Convention Centre, showcasing the state’s deep-rooted weaving traditions while outlining new initiatives to strengthen the sector. This year’s theme, “Threads of Tradition: Weaving Culture Through Handlooms,” honoured the legacy of weavers and underscored their growing role in economic growth….

The Manipur Police have intensified surveillance under the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system, leading to the verification of over 2,400 individuals in a major operation carried out across Senapati district. The special drive, conducted in recent days, has revealed over 300 cases of permit violations, underscoring growing concerns over undocumented entries in the region. According…

Manipur Police have intensified operations across the state over the past few days, leading to several key arrests of insurgents, arms traffickers, and vehicle thieves. Security forces have adopted intelligence-led strategies to target underground networks and criminal groups, with special emphasis on Imphal West, Imphal East, and Thoubal districts.On August 5, an active member of…

The Manipur State Rural Livelihoods Mission (MSRLM), under the Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, launched the state’s first-ever ‘Rural Roots Market’ on Monday at the Leimapokpam Makha Leikai Community Hall in Nambol, Bishnupur district.Organised by the Senmitlon Sinnai Village Level Federation (VLF), the event drew large crowds from surrounding communities and marked a…

Authorities in Imphal have seized more than 4.4 tonnes of banned single-use plastic carry bags during a coordinated crackdown that began in April this year. A total of 4,464.64 kilograms of plastic items have been confiscated from markets across the city since April 19, 2025.The crackdown was carried out by a joint enforcement team consisting…

Manipur Congress Vice President Dr. Lamtinthang Haokip has made a heartfelt appeal to Naga civil society groups to lift the ongoing bandh along the Kangpokpi-Churachandpur route, citing its severe impact on humanitarian relief efforts in the violence-affected region.In a letter addressed to the President and Secretary of the Foot Hills Naga Co-ordinating Committee (FNC), Dr….

The Manipur Forest Department has issued a complete ban on camping, trekking, and expeditions in the Langol Reserve Forest, with immediate effect. The order comes in response to a sharp increase in unauthorised human presence, particularly in the Punshilok area, which has become a hotspot for recreational intrusion without official approval.The order, dated July 29,…