The Manipur government has announced “dry days” in three districts bordering Assam ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the neighbouring state. The move aims to maintain law and order and ensure that the polling process is conducted smoothly. According to an official notice issued by the Office of the Commissioner of Excise, Manipur, the…
Fresh violence has once again disturbed peace in Manipur after a suspected militant attack killed two young children and injured their mother in Tronglaobi village of Bishnupur district early Tuesday morning. According to initial reports, a projectile believed to be a rocket was fired towards a civilian house in Moirang Tronglaobi. The explosive hit the…
In a tragic incident, a seven-year-old internally displaced girl who had gone missing over the weekend was found dead in Imphal West district, police said on Monday. The child, originally from Moreh in Tengnoupal district, had been staying with her family at a relief camp in Imphal East after being displaced during the ethnic violence…
Security forces arrested four militants linked to different banned outfits in separate operations across two districts of Manipur, police said on Monday. According to officials, two militants—Thokchom Ingocha Singh (31) and Thokchom Ragunath Meitei (48)—were apprehended on April 4 from the vicinity of Yangoubung village in Tengnoupal district, close to the India-Myanmar border. The operation…
Police have traced the IP address linked to a video titled “No Peace No Government”, which shows the killing of Mayanglambam Rishikanta, to Guwahati, officials said on Saturday. According to sources, investigators suspect the possible involvement of the United Kuki National Army (UKNA), and a detailed probe has been launched to establish the origin and…
The Thadou community is set to organise its annual Hun Festival in Imphal on April 7, marking the first time the event will be held in Manipur’s राजधानी since the outbreak of the ethnic crisis on May 3, 2023. The development comes at a sensitive time, with reports of threats issued by alleged Chin-Kuki militant…
Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh will visit Jiribam district again as part of ongoing efforts to restore peace and rebuild trust among communities in the state, sources said on Friday. The visit is scheduled from April 4 to April 6 and will be the Chief Minister’s second trip to the district since assuming office….
A large international study has identified 7,000 steps a day as a powerful and achievable target for improving health and preventing chronic illnesses. Drawing from a comprehensive review of 57 studies involving over 160,000 adults, researchers found that this lower-than-expected step count delivers impressive health benefits. Participants who consistently walked around 7,000 steps daily showed…
An endangered traditional art form from Manipur is set to gain global attention as Subika art, rooted in the Meitei community, will be showcased at an upcoming exhibition in Washington, D.C.. Titled “The Revival of the Forgotten Art of Manipur: An Exhibition of Modern Subika Art,” the event will be held from May 9 to…
Transgender activist Malem Thongam questioned the Manipur government’s claim that highways are open and movement is free, after being stopped and detained by security personnel in the state capital.Thongam was reportedly on his way to meet Chief Minister N. Biren Singh to seek a formal flag-off for his proposed peace initiative titled “Cycling for Manipur…
