Security forces in Manipur have stepped up operations in Ukhrul district, dismantling several bunkers after fresh incidents of firing left three people injured. The action comes as tensions continue between the Kuki and Tangkhul Naga communities in parts of the district. Officials said the operation was carried out around the Litan police station area, covering…

In a major security operation amid ongoing tensions in Manipur’s hill districts, state police and security forces carried out coordinated actions on March 24, leading to the arrest of a wanted individual and the recovery of a large cache of illegal arms and ammunition. According to official sources, Manipur Police arrested Md Shanjit Khan (38),…

In a fresh effort to improve the situation in Manipur, the Chief Minister has sought a meeting with the Kuki Zo Council (KZC) to discuss steps for restoring peace and normal life in the state. According to an official communication, the Office of the Chief Minister sent a letter on March 17 to Kuki Zo…

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…