Manipur Police have issued a stern warning against the circulation of videos showing panicked students during a recent protest in Imphal East. This announcement follows a rally on August 1 that turned violent, prompting police to use tear gas to control the crowd. The incident occurred at Akampat in Imphal East district, where the crowd…
The sixth session of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly began today, with Chief Minister N Biren Singh, who also holds the finance portfolio, presenting the budget estimates for the fiscal year 2024-2025. The proposed budget outlines a gross expenditure of Rs 34,899 crore. In his budget speech, Singh acknowledged the adverse impact of unrest on…
Rajya Sabha MP Leishemba Sanajaoba today addressed the house, drawing attention to the ongoing crisis in Manipur. In his speech, Sanajaoba called for a comprehensive rehabilitation package and a long-term solution to ensure peaceful co-existence in the state. Sanajaoba noted that the tension in Manipur is gradually subsiding and normalcy is slowly returning, expressing optimism…
Manipur police successfully conducted multiple operations on July 29, leading to the arrest of four insurgents and the rescue of an abducted individual. In a decisive move, two members of the proscribed Revolutionary People’s Front/People’s Liberation Army (RPF/PLA) were apprehended in Imphal West District. The suspects, Wahengbam Tombi Singh (47) and Thoudam Hemchandra Singh (42),…
Four members of the United National Liberation Front – Pambei (UNLF-P) were apprehended in Imphal West district on Sunday, facing serious charges of rape and firing. According to Manipur police, the accused are also charged with assaulting civilians. The arrested individuals have been identified as Thounaojam Gopen Singh (34), Naorem Ningthouremba (25), Arambam Tom Meitei…
Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh is set to participate in the NITI Aayog meeting in New Delhi today, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The meeting will be followed by a chief ministers’ conclave with the PM in attendance. Before departing for the national capital on Thursday, Singh remarked, “My visit to Delhi is…
A two-day sit-in protest under the “Disturbance-Free Education Zone” campaign began today at various schools and colleges. The demonstration, organized by the Coordinating Committee on Disturbance-Free Educational Zone Demand, took place at both government and private educational institutions. The protest saw participation from teachers and students across several institutions, including TG Higher Secondary School, Johnstone…
The Manipur Cabinet has revised the minimum wages across various categories of employees, a move aimed at improving the livelihoods of the state’s workforce. Minister of Information and Public Relations, Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, addressed the media late this evening, announcing that the cabinet meeting held today discussed 16 agendas, most of which pertain to…
Chief Minister N Biren Singh is set to depart for New Delhi on Thursday to attend the Chief Ministers’ meeting and the NITI Aayog session, starting July 26 in the national capital. Sources indicate that CM Biren will attempt to secure a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit. However, the formal process…
Manipur Police have arrested a key member of the banned outfit PREPAK(Pro) in a major crackdown on insurgent activities. The arrested individual, identified as Sapam Priyojit Singh, 43, was apprehended from Okram Chuthek in Imphal East on July 22. Singh was reportedly involved in extorting government employees, and a mobile phone was recovered from his…
