Khangabok Village in Thoubal District has been inundated due to persistent rainfall over the past week, marking the third flood event this year for the area. The flooding, which has persisted for the last three days, has led to significant damage, with the local river remaining at high levels. In response to the crisis, local…
Security forces in Manipur have made significant strides in controlling the flow of illegal arms and ammunition with recent successful operations in the hill and valley districts. Extensive search operations and area domination exercises led to the recovery of a substantial arsenal, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region. In the Tekcham Maning Ching area…
The Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI) has strongly condemned the inclusion of the term “Chin State of Manipur” in the North Eastern Council’s (NEC) Draft Vision Document 2047, calling it a grave and intentional error. The organization has demanded immediate legal action against those responsible, warning of widespread agitation if no visible steps are…
Security forces in Manipur rescued an abducted individual and arrested two suspects linked to the Kangleipak Communist Party (KCP) on Monday. The operation took place at the Joint Sawombung Naka Post under the jurisdiction of Lamlai Police Station in Imphal East District. The suspects, identified as Konjengbam Narendra alias Naoton Singh (31) and Maibam Priya…
The Supreme Court was informed on Tuesday that a panel led by former Jammu and Kashmir High Court Chief Justice Gita Mittal is currently reviewing transfer appeals from students of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur, who seek relocation to universities outside the conflict-ridden state.The court, comprising Justices JB Pardiwala, Manoj Misra, and Chief…
In a major security operation, forces recovered a significant cache of weaponry from S. Nabil Village in Churachandpur District. The extensive search and area domination exercises led to the seizure of 67 improvised mortar shells, 25 fuse primers, and nine miscellaneous items. To enhance security across Manipur, authorities have set up 106 Nakas and checkpoints…
The Zou Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have intensified their opposition to the ongoing India-Myanmar border fencing project, calling for an immediate halt to the construction work. Today, a delegation from the Zou CSOs visited Behiang Village in Churachandpur District to voice their strong objections against the border infrastructure development. The delegation engaged with representatives from…
Chief Minister N. Biren Singh announced a landmark development package valued at approximately Rs 5276 crore on Thursday, under the ‘Viksit Bharat Viksit Manipur’ initiative. This ambitious plan is set to significantly bolster infrastructure and disaster recovery across Manipur, targeting critical sectors such as transportation, disaster management, and healthcare. A key highlight of the package…
At least eight proscribed underground outfits in Manipur have declared a boycott of Independence Day celebrations on August 15, calling for a complete shutdown across the state. The announcement has been made by the Coordinating Committee on Manipur (CorCom), an apex body of six banned groups. In a press release, CorCom urged the people of…
The opposition Congress party staged a dramatic walkout from the Manipur Assembly today, announcing a boycott of the remaining sessions. The decision came after the Speaker refused to entertain a private members’ resolution to discuss the ongoing crisis in the state. Addressing the media, Congress Legislature leader Okram Ibobi Singh expressed his frustration over the…
