Sonakshi Sarkar

Top militant arrested with cash and evidence in Imphal West

In a sweeping security drive across Manipur on July 4, state police intensified their crackdown on criminal and insurgent activities, arresting a militant, recovering illegal arms and explosives, seizing stolen vehicles, and enforcing traffic regulations in various districts. The most high-profile arrest of the day came from Imphal West district, where an active cadre of…

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Illegal arms crackdown intensifies in Manipur; one arrested in Imphal East, weapons cache found in Churachandpur forest

In Manipur, state security forces have intensified search and seizure operations across sensitive regions, leading to a series of significant recoveries. In separate incidents, one man was arrested in Imphal East with illegal weapons, while a large cache of arms and ammunition was unearthed in the forested interior of Churachandpur district. On July 2, Manipur…

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Sadar Hills Chiefs impose ban on state government activities amid unrest in Kangpokpi

The Sadar Hills Chiefs’ Association (SAHILCA) has announced a complete ban on all government activities carried out by the Manipur state administration, including the Forest Department, within Sadar Hills in Kangpokpi district. The decision comes amid continuing ethnic unrest and strained relations between the tribal communities and the state government. The ban, effective immediately, prohibits…

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Manipur CSOs press centre for NRC, IDP resettlement and end to SoO in crucial MHA meet

In a major move to address the ongoing crisis in Manipur, a 19-member delegation of key Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from the state held a high-level meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in the national capital today. The delegation, which included representatives from COCOMI, AMUCO, and FOCS, presented a detailed…

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Major tragedy averted as security forces defuse IED in Manipur’s Bishnupur district

A potentially devastating incident was narrowly avoided in Manipur’s Bishnupur district on Sunday, after security forces successfully neutralised a 51mm ILLG bomb discovered in the Terakhongshangbi Maning Laithel area under Moirang Police Station. The explosive device, suspected to have been planted with harmful intent, was safely defused by a specialised bomb disposal unit. Local residents…

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KCP (PWG) cadres held; arms cache seized across districts in Manipur

Manipur Police and allied security forces have launched intensified operations across sensitive zones of the state, resulting in the arrest of multiple cadres of the proscribed Kangleipak Communist Party (People’s War Group) [KCP (PWG)] and the recovery of a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and explosives. The coordinated crackdown, aimed at dismantling insurgent networks and…

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‘Of’ vs ‘Or’: N Biren Singh flags distortion in assembly order, seeks Governor’s intervention

Former Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh has raised the alarm over what he terms a “deliberate distortion” in the official records of a foundational legal order governing tribal administration in Manipur’s hill areas. In a letter to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday, Singh urged immediate intervention to investigate a potentially unauthorized alteration in…

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Height clearance now mandatory within 56 km of Imphal airport; district authorities issue strict warning

The District Magistrate of Imphal West has issued a crucial public notice mandating all residents, landowners, and builders to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for height clearance before constructing any buildings or structures within a 56-kilometre radius of Imphal International Airport. This regulation has been enforced to ensure the safety of air navigation and…

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Women take the lead in Nambol tree plantation drive under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign

The town of Nambol witnessed a women-led tree plantation drive on Monday under the theme “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam / Upal ama Emagi Mingda”. The event, part of the ongoing “Women For Trees” campaign, was held at Kabowakching Makha Leikai Pukhri Achouba, a site currently undergoing rejuvenation under the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and…

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Do not travel to Manipur: US issues stricter advisory for India’s northeast

The United States has issued an updated travel advisory for India, placing the country under Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution, while issuing stronger warnings for several Northeastern states, particularly Manipur, due to the ongoing unrest, ethnic violence, and safety concerns.In its revised guidance, the US Department of State explicitly advises American citizens against traveling to…

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