Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has announced an ambitious plan to restore the historic Langthabal Palace, a 250-year-old landmark that once served as the capital of the erstwhile Manipur kingdom. The restoration project, estimated to cost ₹25 crore, was revealed during a program commemorating the death anniversary of Maharaja Gambhir Singh, a pivotal figure…

Manipur Governor, Ajay Kumar Bhalla, reached out to displaced communities affected by ongoing ethnic tensions in the state during a visit to relief camps in Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts on Tuesday. This marked his first major engagement with those suffering due to the violence that has plagued the region. At the Sadhbhavna Mandap camp in…

Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has called on the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) to expedite ongoing highway projects across the state, underscoring the critical need to adhere to deadlines for their timely completion. In a statement issued by Raj Bhavan, MS Deval, Executive Director of NHIDCL, briefed the Governor on the…

In a major breakthrough, the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Manipur Police and other security agencies, has successfully recovered a cache of arms, ammunition, and warlike stores during a series of joint operations across the state. The operations, carried out across both the hill and valley regions, led to the seizure of 42 weapons,…

A rifleman from the 1st Manipur Rifles, attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and stationed at the Khongjom Post, was apprehended in Kakching district on January 2 with a large consignment of drugs. The arrest was confirmed by Chief Minister N. Biren Singh, who highlighted the gravity of the incident. The arrest was made…

The Kadangband area of Imphal West district during the early hours of January 1. Suspected militants, positioned in the hills of neighboring Kangpokpi district, launched an attack, triggering panic among residents. According to police reports, the assailants fired multiple rounds from sophisticated firearms and lobbed explosives toward the low-lying Kadangband area around 1 a.m. Village…

In a major security operation, Manipur Police recovered a significant cache of illegal arms and ammunition during targeted searches in the Imphal West district. The operation, conducted along the Sagaishabi Road (Konchak Yangbi Road), underscores growing concerns about the proliferation of sophisticated weaponry in the region. The seized arsenal includes: A modified .303 rifle equipped…

In a significant breakthrough against insurgent activities, Manipur Police apprehended two active cadres of the banned People’s Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (PREPAK) from Sangaiprou Mamang Leikai in Imphal West district. The duo, identified as Leishangthem Napoleon Meitei (35) and Thokchom Amujao Singh (33), were reportedly involved in extortion targeting elected officials and other individuals. The…

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh announced on Thursday that the Indian government is actively working to regulate the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the India-Myanmar border. The initiative seeks to align cross-border movement with international norms while addressing concerns raised by neighboring states. Speaking to the media, Singh outlined the Ministry of Home Affairs’…

The physical assault on executives of the Senapati District Students’ Association (SDSA) at the Gamgiphai check post on December 22, allegedly by Kuki volunteers, has ignited widespread condemnation from Naga civil society organizations, who are demanding accountability and swift justice. According to the SDSA, its leaders were harassed, attacked, and subjected to unwarranted questioning by…