In a significant development in the long-pending Jiribam killings case, the Manipur High Court on Monday gave the National Investigation Agency (NIA) a final one-month deadline to file a chargesheet. The court issued a stern warning that any further delay would not be tolerated and could attract judicial consequences. The case, which involves the abduction…
The Kuki Students’ Organisation (KSO), Delhi & NCR, has strongly condemned the Manipur Public Service Commission’s (MPSC) decision to shift the venue of its upcoming main examination to Guwahati, Assam, excluding conflict-affected regions like Churachandpur from the list of exam centres. The student body has termed the move “unjust, exclusionary, and burdensome,” especially for aspirants…
The Manipur Pradesh Congress Committee on Friday came down heavily on the Central Government’s decision to extend President’s Rule in Manipur, calling it a direct assault on democratic values and federalism. The party accused the ruling BJP of engineering a constitutional vacuum in the state while failing to provide a stable government even after months…
In response to growing concerns over the influx of undocumented foreign nationals, the Manipur Police has launched a renewed and coordinated crackdown against illegal immigrants, with a set of fresh directives and the formation of Special Task Forces (STFs) in every district. The Police Headquarters in Imphal has issued revised instructions to all District Superintendents…
In a significant development highlighting the long-standing grievances of Manipur’s tribal communities, the Tribal Youth Council of Manipur (TYCM) on Monday met with Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla at Raj Bhavan in Imphal, demanding an urgent and comprehensive reform of the outdated governance system in the state’s hill areas.The youth delegation presented a strong case for…
An indefinite bandh has been imposed across the Naga-inhabited foothill regions of Manipur by the Foothills Naga Coordination Committee (FNCC), in a strong show of protest against what it calls the unauthorized construction of a road connecting Churachandpur and Kangpokpi districts. The road, commonly referred to as the German or Tiger Road, is reportedly being…
Manipur will host a grand celebration of World Indigenous Day 2025 on August 9 at the City Convention Centre, Imphal, with participation from all eight Northeastern states. The event promises to be a vibrant showcase of indigenous pride, unity, and resilience under the theme “Defending Rights, Shaping Futures.” The announcement was made by Ashang Kasar,…
Security forces in Manipur arrested a suspected drug peddler with a large consignment of illegal drugs valued at approximately ₹24 lakh during a routine vehicle check at T. Khullen Naka Checkpoint in Senapati district on Wednesday. The arrested individual has been identified as Makakmayum Firdos Sharif, 26, a resident of Yairipok Tulihal Awang Leikai in…
Nearly 100 internally displaced persons (IDPs) from Dolaithabi village in Manipur’s Imphal East district made a bold attempt to return to their ancestral land on Tuesday. These villagers, displaced for over two years due to the ethnic conflict that erupted in May 2023, currently reside at the Sajiwa Relief Camp. Their journey back home, however,…
The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, marked World Plastic Surgery Day on July 15 with a special programme that paid tribute to India’s centuries-old contributions to the field and showcased the evolving significance of plastic surgery in modern healthcare. The event brought together doctors, medical staff, students, and patients to honor both the…
