Authorities in Manipur’s Kamjong district have imposed a strict curfew in the villages of Gampal and its hamlet Haiyang following a disturbing arson attack that destroyed multiple homes early Wednesday morning. The incident has triggered concerns over public safety and a possible breakdown in law and order. The curfew order was issued by District Magistrate…
In a significant development highlighting persistent security challenges in Manipur, state police arrested two members of the Arambai Tengol group for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting an Assam resident. The accused were identified as RK Khomdonsana (32) of Bhutangkhal and Lourembam Thoiba (20) from Uchathol, both affiliated with the Arambai Tengol Unit-41 Jiribam. According to police…
The Government of Manipur is making elaborate preparations to observe Khongjom Day on April 23 at the Khongjom War Memorial in Khebaching, Thoubal district. The annual event commemorates the heroic stand of Manipuri soldiers against British forces during the Anglo-Manipur War of 1891. This year’s observance will be graced by Hon’ble Governor Shri Ajay Kumar…
The Union government has appointed two tribal IAS officers from Manipur to secretary-level positions in the finance ministry, marking the first time Scheduled Tribe members from Northeast India have reached such senior roles in this crucial ministry. Vumlunmang Vualnam, a 1992 batch officer belonging to the Paite group within the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar community, has been named…
In a powerful show of unity and hope, the Christian community in Kangpokpi, Manipur celebrated Easter Sunday with full devotion, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ with prayers, hymns, and heartfelt traditions. From early morning, church bells echoed across Kangpokpi District Headquarters as worshippers dressed in white and pastels gathered at churches including Kangpokpi Christian…
A delegation of seven BJP MLAs from Manipur met Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Thursday, urging intensified recovery of illegal arms in the hill districts and faster peace talks to ease ethnic tensions in the state. Addressing media at the BJP state office, MLA Kh Ibomcha expressed concern over the slow pace of arms recovery…
Security forces arrested two militants of a banned outfit and seized 11 firearms and 10 IEDs during search operations in different parts of the state, police said on Friday. The two militants of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) were arrested from Wangjing Khabakhong area in Thoubal district on Thursday. Two hand grenades were seized from…
The Centre on Thursday informed the Supreme Court that a forensic report on the authenticity of leaked audio clips alleging the role of former Manipur chief minister N Biren Singh in the ethnic violence in the state was ready and would be filed shortly in a sealed cover. A bench headed by Chief Justice of…
The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) held a protest on Wednesday in front of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office at Chingmeirong, joining the nationwide agitation against what the party has called the “arbitrary” actions by the central agency in the National Herald case. Leading the protest, MPCC president Keisham Meghachandra alleged that the BJP-led central…
Security forces arrested 11 cadres of three proscribed outfits from Thoubal, Tengnoupal and Imphal East and Imphal West districts of restive Manipur, police said on Wednesday. These people, most of whom were picked up on Tuesday, were allegedly involved in extortion. Four cadres of the KCP (Apunba City Meitei) were arrested from Salungpham Mamang Leikai…
