The All Manipur Working Journalists’ Union (AMWJU) and Editors Guild of Manipur (EGM) have strongly condemned remarks made by Lt. General P.C. Nair, former Director General of Assam Rifles, regarding media coverage during the ongoing Manipur crisis. In a recent interview, Lt. Gen. Nair questioned the accuracy of both national and local media reporting on…
Manipur Police on September 10, issued a press note addressing the violent protests in the state capital, urging citizens to demonstrate peacefully. According to the police, a large group, mostly consisting of students, violated curfew orders and marched towards Raj Bhavan, leading to clashes with law enforcement. The police, along with an Executive Magistrate, attempted…
In a call for peace and unity, the Meira Paibis of Thangmeiband and neighboring areas organized a peaceful torch rally on September 9, demanding a resolution to the ongoing conflict in Manipur. The state has been mired in unrest for over 16 months, with little progress toward a peaceful solution. The protest, which started at…
Amid ongoing unrest in Manipur, security forces recovered a significant cache of arms and ammunition during search operations across hill and valley districts. On September 9, 2024, protests by student groups erupted outside the Raj Bhavan and the Thoubal District Police Headquarters, resulting in violent clashes with law enforcement. In Imphal, defying prohibitory orders, several…
Kuki militants launched long-range rockets into civilian areas in two locations of Bishnupur district, resulting in the death of an elderly man and injuries to six others, according to Manipur Police. In a statement released late on September 6, police reported that 78-year-old RK Rabei of Moirang Phiwangbam Leikai was killed, while six civilians sustained…
The Kuki Students’ Organization (KSO) has made an urgent appeal to Rakesh Ranjan, Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), to reconsider the removal of SSC Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Tier-1 exam centres in Manipur’s Churachandpur and Ukhrul districts. The centres are set to be abolished from September 8, causing widespread concern among aspirants. In…
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat lauded the unwavering commitment of the organisation’s volunteers stationed in conflict-torn Manipur, despite the state’s volatile and unsafe environment. Bhagwat made these remarks during an event commemorating the centenary of Shankar Dinkar Kane, popularly known as Bhaiyyaji, who significantly contributed to children’s education in Manipur until 1971. Addressing…
Manipur Police recovered two unexploded mortar bombs in the Haraothel area of Kangpokpi district during their ongoing search and area domination exercises in the state’s vulnerable hill and valley regions. The discovery comes amid heightened security measures aimed at ensuring the safe movement of vehicles and maintaining law and order. During similar operations conducted across…
A torch rally was staged at Khurai Lamlong in Imphal East district today, where protesters vehemently condemned a recent drone attack allegedly carried out by Kuki militants. The rally was organized in response to drone bombings in Koutruk and other areas of Imphal West, which resulted in the death of one woman and injuries to…
Manipur witnessed a fresh wave of violence as reports of gunfire emerged from the volatile regions bordering Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts. According to sources, over 20 live rounds were fired towards Phougakchao Ikhai near Kangvai, situated in the Bishnupur district. The gunfire is believed to have originated from the hillside, escalating tension in the area….
