Security forces carried out a series of coordinated operations across Manipur and recovered a large number of weapons and explosive materials, officials said on Friday. The action is part of ongoing efforts to control insurgent activities and improve the overall security situation in the state. According to officials, the operations conducted on March 20 led…
Manipur Police have arrested an active member of a banned insurgent group and recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in two separate operations, officials said on Friday.The arrested individual has been identified as Chungkham Kiran Meitei, also known as Lepshinba (23). He is a resident of Khumbong Mayai Leikai under Patsoi police station…
Fresh reports of firing from hilltops have emerged from Manipur’s Imphal East district, raising fresh concerns over security in sensitive areas of the state.According to local inputs, suspected militants opened fire from elevated positions targeting Meitei villagers and farmers in Pukhao on Friday. The area has witnessed similar incidents in the past. Residents said the…
Nearly three decades after a young girl from Manipur appeared on the popular music show Sa Re Ga Ma, her performance has once again come into public discussion. This time, it is singer Sonu Nigam who has brought her back into the spotlight.Nigam recently shared an old photograph on Facebook and wrote about Pushparani Huidrom,…
Security forces and Manipur Police have arrested five cadres linked to valley-based insurgent groups and also apprehended a key accused in a recent arson case along National Highway-2, officials said on Tuesday.According to official sources, the arrests were made during an operation carried out on March 16 in the border belt under Moreh Police Station…
Noted Manipuri writer Haobam Nalini has been awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025 in the Manipuri language category for her short story collection Kanglamdriba Eephut. The announcement was made as part of the Akademi’s annual recognition of outstanding literary works across Indian languages.The Sahitya Akademi Award is considered one of the country’s most respected…
Simple adjustments to your daily routine—like getting a bit more sleep, moving your body regularly, and making healthier food choices—can have a surprisingly strong impact on both lifespan and overall well-being, according to recent long-term studies.One major study following nearly 60,000 individuals over eight years found that even modest improvements can add up. Just five…
The Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum (ITLF) has issued a warning over reports that a Meitei cyclist, Malem Thongam, is planning to visit Churachandpur on March 17, cautioning that such a move would violate the existing buffer zone between Meitei and Kuki-Zo inhabited areas. In a press statement issued on Monday, the organisation said any attempt…
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has strongly condemned the killing of two Kuki-Zo villagers whose bodies were found under disturbing circumstances on March 13, 2026. In a statement issued from its headquarters in Churachandpur , the council described the incident as a brutal and inhumane act and called for justice for the victims.According to the statement,…
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) on Friday held its 4th Governing Council Meeting at the VTI Auditorium in Rengkai, Churachandpur bringing together leaders from different Kuki-Zo tribes and Inpis from several districts. The meeting served as an important platform for discussion and collective deliberation on issues affecting the Kuki-Zo community. According to information shared by the…
