Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced a significant success in the state’s war on drugs, with 8.6 acres of illicit poppy fields eradicated in the Senapati district. The joint operation underscores the government’s commitment to combating drug-related activities and preserving environmental and social stability. A coordinated team comprising the Senapati Forest Department, Executive Magistrate,…
The Kuki-Zo community in Manipur has intensified its opposition to recent state transport policies, threatening an indefinite shutdown if the measures are not withdrawn. A 48-hour total shutdown, organized by civil society organizations in Kangpokpi District, began on December 3, paralyzing the region. Essential services, including schools and vehicular movement, were exempted. The protest stems…
The Manipur government has announced plans to restart inter-district public transport services from Wednesday, marking the second attempt in 19 months to connect Imphal with hill districts under heightened security. The decision comes amidst a temporary lull in ethnic violence that has plagued the state since May 2023. Chief Secretary Vineet Joshi issued an official…
The Indian Army has deployed more than 2,000 personnel, along with tracker dogs and drones, to locate a missing Meitei man, Laishram Kamalbabu Singh, who disappeared over a week ago. The 56-year-old works supervisor, originally from Assam’s Cachar district, resided in Khukrul, Imphal West, and was employed by the Military Engineering Services (MES) at Leimakhong…
In a timely and compassionate move, the Indian Army organized a medical camp at Lamlai, Imphal East, providing essential healthcare services to families displaced by ongoing unrest in the region. The camp, aimed at Internally Displaced People (IDPs), was set up as part of the Army’s continued efforts to support the well-being of those affected…
In a significant operation on November 28, Manipur Police apprehended three active members of the proscribed group KCP (PWG) for alleged involvement in extortion and possession of illegal arms. The suspects were identified as Chongtham Shyamchandra Singh (23) from Imphal West, and Maibam Suraj Khan (32) and Boghimayum Sahid Khan (30) from Imphal East. Recovered…
Manipur Police have successfully rescued a kidnapped medical officer, Dr. Kh. Nabakeshore, and arrested five suspects involved in the crime. Dr. Nabakeshore was abducted on November 22 from Langthabal Kunja Awang Leikai, with the kidnappers demanding ransom and issuing death threats. Acting on intelligence inputs, the police launched a rescue operation on November 24, tracking…
The Manipur government has extended the suspension of mobile internet and data services in seven districts for two more days as a precautionary measure, despite no recent incidents of violence reported, officials confirmed on Saturday. The suspension, effective until 5:15 p.m. on November 25, impacts Imphal West, Imphal East, Bishnupur, Thoubal, Kakching, Kangpokpi, and Churachandpur…
Ten Kuki legislators in the Manipur Assembly, including seven from the ruling BJP-led alliance, have called for the extension of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) across the entire state. The move aims to facilitate the recovery of over 6,000 looted sophisticated weapons reportedly stolen by Meitei groups during ongoing ethnic clashes. The Union…
Security forces in Manipur have intensified operations across the state’s hill and valley districts to uphold law and order amid ongoing tensions. The measures aim to ensure the safe movement of essential goods and bolster public safety. Key efforts included escorting 51 and 355 vehicles carrying essential supplies along National Highways 37 and 2, respectively….
