Amidst the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur, a team of 21 multidisciplinary medical professionals from Saveetha Medical College undertook a crucial three-day humanitarian mission recently, delivering critical medical care and psychological support to over 1,800 internally displaced persons struggling with severe health crises, trauma, and inadequate access to healthcare. The team had also delivered 180…

Security forces arrested four militants belonging to two proscribed outfits from Manipur’s Bishnupur, Thoubal and Imphal East districts, police said on Saturday. Two members of the proscribed United National Liberation Front (Pambei) were arrested on Friday from Nambol in Bishnupur district for their alleged involvement in the abduction of a 47-year-old man. Police said on…

Security forces have arrested at least 11 militants belonging to various valley-based proscribed outfits in Manipur, police said on Friday. Two active members of the banned PREPAK were apprehended from Langthabal Kunja in Imphal West district on Thursday, while another member of Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL) was held from Awanf Potsangbam in the same…

The Lok Sabha on Thursday formally adopted a Statutory Resolution confirming the imposition of President’s Rule in Manipur, with members across party lines acknowledging the necessity of the decision while criticizing the central government for its handling of the prolonged crisis in the state. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, in his response to the discussion,…

The Manipur government has transferred 14 police officers including superintendent of police of two districts, an official order said. Superintendent of Police of Jiribam Shaikh Mohd Zakir was transferred as SP of Kakching district, an order issued by the Personnel and Administrative Reforms department said on Tuesday. SP Kakching Priyadarshini Laishram will be the new…

In a significant security operation, the Assam Rifles recovered two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and 19 gelatine sticks in Churachandpur district, Manipur. Officials confirmed that the explosives were discovered in two separate locations, raising fresh concerns over security in the violence-hit region. According to police sources, the first cache of explosives, including gelatine sticks, was…

Five suspected members of the banned Kangleipak Communist Party – Noyon were arrested from various parts of the Imphal East and Imphal West districts on charges of extortion, police said on Tuesday. A loaded 9 mm pistol was among the items seized from them. Those arrested were identified as Khoisnam Sanajaoba Singh (27), Khoinaijam Robertson…

The Union Government has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in Manipur, Nagaland, and parts of Arunachal Pradesh for another six months, effective from April 1, 2025. The decision follows a security assessment in these regions, a statement from the Union Home Ministry confirmed on Sunday. In violence-hit Manipur, AFSPA will continue to…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said the situation in Manipur is now relatively peaceful and the government is holding discussions with the Meitei and the Kuki communities, who are also talking among themselves, for establishing lasting peace. He also said the President’s rule was imposed in Manipur at an appropriate time to restore normalcy…

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla emphasized the significance of cultural exchange and national unity at the National Integration Tour – 2025 Experience Sharing Program, held at Raj Bhavan’s Durbar Hall in Imphal. The event brought together students from various districts of Manipur, who shared their experiences from visits to different cities across India. Addressing the…